Jeep Cherokee 2014 User Manual

User Guide
2014
Jeep
Cherokee
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC ..................3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ..............6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ...................10
REMOTE START ...............12
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .......13
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........14
SEATBELT ..................18
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............ 19
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............20
FRONT SEATS ................ 25
REAR SEATS ................27
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 28
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ....... 29
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................30
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...........31
TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER . . . 31
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............32
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........33
SPEED CONTROL ..............34
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 36 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
WITHMITIGATION .............39
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITHOUT
TOUCHSCREEN ...............41
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH
TOUCHSCREEN ...............42
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) .............. 43
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE .......... 45
PARKSENSE
LANESENSE .................48
PARKVIEW
CAMERA ................... 49
POWER SUNROOF .............50
WIND BUFFETING ............. 53
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 54
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........56
Uconnect
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REAR BACK-UP
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ACCESS .............57
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Uconnect Uconnect
Uconnect®8.4AN .............100
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS .................120
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .............. 121
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 122
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink
POWER INVERTER ............125
POWER OUTLET .............126
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD .......128
5.0 ................73
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8.4A ............... 81
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OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 131
SELEC-TERRAIN™ ............134
UTILITY
CARGO AREA FEATURES ........ 135
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ...... 135
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...........136
WHATTODOIN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ......... 141
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ................... 141
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ................... 148
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .....151
TIREFIT KIT ................151
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 158
JUMP-STARTING .............163
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 166
RECOVERY STRAP ............167
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........ 167
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....168
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 169
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ..........170
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........ 171
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ........ 173
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......175
FUSES .................... 179
TIRE PRESSURES .............184
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 185
REPLACEMENT BULBS ......... 185
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER .................. 186
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER .................. 186
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED .................186
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 186
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ..............187
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
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MOPAR
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ’S ....................189
INDEX
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essen­tials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural re­sources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.
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Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter­ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/gear selector.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

Rollover Warning

WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter­ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, SRT, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trade­marks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Driver Memory Seat pg. 25
2. Headlight Switch pg. 32
3. Liftgate Button
4. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 121
5. Turn Signal/Light Lever pg. 31
6. Tachometer pg. 8
7. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 8
8. Speedometer pg. 9
9. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 33
10. Your Vehicle’s Sound System pg. 54
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11. Switch Panel
• ParkSense
• Hazard Switch
• Lane Sense pg. 48
• Forward Collision Warning pg. 39
12. Climate Controls pg. 43
13. Shifter
14. Engine Start/Stop pg. 16
15. Speed Control pg. 34
16. Opening The Hood pg. 170
17. Power Door Locks
18. Power Windows
19. Power Mirror Switch
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Tachometer
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
3. Temperature Gauge

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
(See page 141 for more information.)
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BRAKE
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
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Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light*
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
4. Fuel Filler Door Location
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Speedometer
Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator*
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- TOW/HAUL Indicator*
- 4WD LOW Indicator
- Loose Gas Cap Indicator
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Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator
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Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator
* If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On
ON Indicator*
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET Indicator*
- Hill Descent Control Indicator*
- Park/Headlight ON Indicator*
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator*
- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF Indicator*
- Liftgate Ajar Indicator*
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GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

• This feature allows the driver to oper­ate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Key­less Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.
• The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start, RUN will illuminate.
1 — Liftgate 2 — Unlock 3 — Lock 4 — Remote Start 5 — Panic
Key Fob
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NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
• The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) op­erates similar to an ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position is a spring-loaded momentary contact po­sition. When released from the START position, the switch automatically re­turns to the ON/RUN position.

Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate

• Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and the liftgate.
• All doors can be programmed to un­lock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Fea­tures in this guide.
1 — Liftgate 2 — Lock 3 — Unlock 4 — Remote Start 5 — Emergency Key Release 6 — Emergency Key
Key Fob
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Panic Alarm

• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children), and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

REMOTE START

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• Press the REMOTE START button Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.
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on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

To Arm:

• Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be open or closed), and close all doors.
The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
NOTE:
• The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers.
• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver door trim panel and passenger door trim panel.

To Disarm The System:

• Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm 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.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™

The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without having to push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.

To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side:

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab ei­ther front door handle to unlock the door automatically.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
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To Lock The Vehicle:

• Both front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicle’s Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and liftgate.
• DO NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).
NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock
• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power
• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds
Press The Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the “Uconnect vehicle’s Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.
when you press the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is pro­grammed only the liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the “Uconnect “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.
door lock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
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Settings” in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or
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Settings” in your
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Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate

• To Lock The Liftgate — With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate handle.
• To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate — The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate handle. With a valid passive entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, press the electronic release switch to open the liftgate.
NOTE:
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.

ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING

Starting
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob inside the vehicle.
• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEU­TRAL.
While pressing the brake pedal, press
• the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 sec­onds.
• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
Engine Start/Stop Button
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Stopping
• Place the shift lever in PARK.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

Accessory Positions With Engine Off

NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.
• In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
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SEAT BELT

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• 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.
• 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.
A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column and a Supplemental Passenger Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the glove compartment.
NOTE:
The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags.
• The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
• This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position.
If the Air Bag Warning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
• driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service dealer immediately.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC air bags, are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact. The Supple­mental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in the outboard side of the front and rear seats.
• This vehicle may be equipped with a front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon occupant weight.
NOTE:
• Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during
air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer
immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
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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 belts even though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) and Supplemental Side Air Bag (SAB) need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and Supplemental Side Air Bag (SAB) during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK
(1–866–732–8243).
Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informa-
tion: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
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LATCH— Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren

• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
• The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. The rear center seating position has a top tether anchor only.
• You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
The lower anchorages are round
• bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat­back. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating
position located on the back of the seat.
Lower Seat Anchors
Lower Tether Anchors
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• The center seating position in this vehicle has a single dedicated anchorage. Use anchorages 3 and 4 to install a child seat in the center position. Do not use anchorages 2 and 3 to install a child seat. If you are installing three child restraints, you must use the seatbelt to install the center child restraint and you must use the LATCH anchors for the outboard position on the left side. You can use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installing the child seat in the outboard position on the right side. See the vehicle owner’s manual for more information about center LATCH.
Lower Child Seat Anchors

Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors

NOTE: Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat
so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages
in the selected seating position.
3. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
4. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward
into the seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the
child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
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Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Tether Weight Limit

Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.

To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:

1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
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Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):

When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
1. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat.
2. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.
• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
• 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.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
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FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the front seat cush­ions.
The power seat switch controls forward, rearward, up and down adjustments.
The recline switch controls the angle of the seatback.
• Press the switch forward or rearward and the seatback will move in either direction.
The power lumbar switch controls the amount of lumbar support needed.
• Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support.
• Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.
• Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support.
1 — Power Seat Switch 2 — Recline Switch 3 — Power Lumbar Switch
Power Seat Switches

Memory Seat

• The memory seat feature allows you to save two different driver seating posi­tions, driver's outside mirror, and radio station preset settings. The memory seat buttons are located on the driver's door panel.
Turn the ignition ON. Adjust all memory
• profile settings, press the S (SET) but­ton then press 1 or 2 within five sec­onds. The Electronic Vehicle Informa­tion Center (EVIC), will display which memory position is being set.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF position and remove the Key Fob, press and release the LOCK button on the Key Fob to be programmed within five seconds of pressing button 1 or 2.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Memory Seat Buttons
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Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward
Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
Recliner
• Lean forward in the seat and lift the recliner lever, then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.
• Lift the lever to return the seatback to an upright position.
Height Adjustment
• Ratchet the front lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, upward to raise the seat height.
• Ratchet the lever downward to lower the seat height.
1 — Adjusting Bar 2 — Height Adjustment 3 — Recliner Lever
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Manual Seat Levers
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
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REAR SEATS

60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature

• Each rear seatback can be folded flat or reclined.
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the de­sired position. Then, using body pres­sure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjust­ers have latched.
To Lower Rear Seatback
• With the front seats fully upright and positioned forward, pull up on the re­lease lever located on the upper outer edge of the seat or pull the pull strap located on the middle outer edge of the seat and fold the rear seatback com­pletely forward.
To Raise Rear Seatback
• Raise the seatback and lock it into place.
Recliner Adjustment
• The rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger comfort. Pull on the pull strap while sitting in the rear seat to recline the seatback.
1 — Lift Lever To Fold 2 — Pull Strap To Recline 3 — Lift Bar To Adjust Forward/ Rearward
60/40 Rear Seat
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
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HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS

Front Ventilated Seats

Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compartment and pull air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures.
There are two ventilated seat soft-keys that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The ventilated seat soft-keys are located in the touchscreen controls. The ventilated seat switches are used to control the speed of the fans located in the seat.
• Press the soft-key once to choose HIGH.
• Press the soft-key a second time to choose LOW.
• Press the soft-key a third time to turn the ventilated seat OFF.

Front Heated Seats

• The controls for front heated seats are located in the touchscreen.
• Press the soft-key once to turn the High setting on. Press the soft-key a second time to turn the low setting on. Press the soft-key a third time to shut the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 60 min­utes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
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