Jeep Cherokee SRT 2016, Cherokee 2016 User Manual

2016 GRAND CHEROKEE Includes SRT USER GUIDE

If you are the ﬁrst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention o the road.

Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving.

If you ﬁnd yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull o the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.

Important:

This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you ﬁnd it useful. U.S. residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC ......3

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ...............8

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .........10

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB ...................12

REMOTE START ...............13

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE

ENTRY .....................14

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION . . 16

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .......17

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ........... 18

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............19

CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 23

HEAD RESTRAINTS .............28

FRONT SEATS ................ 30

REAR SEATS ................36

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS .......37

HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........40

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING

COLUMN ...................41

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 43

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............45

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM

LEVER .....................47

AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS .... 51

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL .....51

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 54 TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR . . . 60

AUTOSTICK ................. 61

FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE ...... 62

STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . 63

SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ......66

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

(ATC) ...................... 67

PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK

ASSIST .................... 71

PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . 72

BLIND SPOT MONITORING ........ 73

POWER SUNROOF .............74

WIND BUFFETING .............77

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 78

CYBERSECURITY ..............80

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 81

UCONNECT ACCESS ............82

UCONNECT 5.0 ...............93

UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN ......... 103

UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN VOICE

RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ....... 118

UCONNECT PHONE ........... 137

VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

(VES) ..................... 149

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO

CONTROLS ................. 151

DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY

(DID) .....................152

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 153

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HomeLink) .................155

POWER INVERTER ............ 157

POWER OUTLETS .............158

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES (4WD OPERATION)

QUADRA-TRAC I FOUR-WHEEL

DRIVE .................... 160

QUADRA-TRAC II/QUADRA-DRIVE II

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ..........160

SELEC-TERRAIN .............162

QUADRA-LIFT ............... 163

HILL START ASSIST/HILL DESCENT CONTROL/SELEC SPEED CONTROL — IF

EQUIPPED .................166

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ...... 167

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ........... 172

SRT

FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE .....177

SELEC-TRACK ...............178

SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES .... 180

SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES . . . 184

DIESEL

DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ..........185

DIESEL ENGINE STARTING

PROCEDURES ...............185

DIESEL FUEL FILTERS/WATER

SEPARATOR ................ 187

EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 188

DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........189

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ......... 194

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 194

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .....202

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 203

JUMP-STARTING ............. 210

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF

EQUIPPED .................213

MANUAL PARK RELEASE ........ 214

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 216

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 218

CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL .....220

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS) .................... 220

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....220

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ...........221

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........ 222

NON-SRT FLUID CAPACITIES ......230

NON-SRT FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND

GENUINE PARTS .............230

SRT FLUID CAPACITIES ......... 232

SRT FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

PARTS ....................233

DIESEL FLUID CAPACITIES ....... 234

DIESEL FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND

GENUINE PARTS .............234

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .....236

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — GASOLINE

ENGINE ................... 236

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL

ENGINE ................... 248

FUSES ....................254

ADDING FUEL ............... 257

TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . 259

REPLACEMENT BULBS .........263

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . 264 FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ..................264

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED ................. 264

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 265

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITEDSTATES ..............266

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

MOPAR ................... 267

FAQ’s

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . 268

INDEX

..................269

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC

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

Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more than momentarily off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle. FCA US reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information

contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

FCA US is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.

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

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

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

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 a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.

• Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.

• 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 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.

• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the “OFF” mode, remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

• 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.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.

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

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Headlight Switch pg. 45

2. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (Behind Steering Wheel) pg. 47

3. AutoStick pg. 61

4. Driver Information Display (DID) Controls pg. 152

5. Instrument Cluster pg. 10

6. Speed Control pg. 51

7. Engine Start/Stop Button (Behind Steering Wheel) pg. 16

8. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 78

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

9. Glove Compartment

10. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 67

11. Switch Panel

12. Gear Selector pg. 60

13. Hood Release pg. 221

14. Emergency Brake Pedal

15. Power Mirrors

16. Power Windows

17. Power Window Locks

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Tachometer

2. Speedometer

3. Driver Information Display (DID) pg. 152

(See page 194 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

4. Engine Temperature Gauge pg. 195

5. Fuel Door Location

6. Fuel Gauge pg. 200

(See page 200 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate

Push the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate.

Push the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.

All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of the UNLOCK button. Refer to “Programmable Features” in the “Electronics” section of this guide.

Power Liftgate

Push the LIFTGATE button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds to power open/close the Power Liftgate. If the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.

Also, the power liftgate may be closed by pushing the LIFTGATE switch located on the left rear trim panel, near the liftgate opening. Pushing the switch once will only close the liftgate. This button cannot be used to open the liftgate.

Panic Alarm

1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

2. Wait approximately three seconds and push button a second time to turn the panic alarm off.

1 — Liftgate 2 — Unlock 3 — Lock 4 — Remote Start 5 — Panic

Key Fob

GETTING STARTED

REMOTE START

Push the REMOTE START button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the driver's door automatically, then push the START/STOP button.

With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.

The vehicle must be started with the ENGINE START/STOP button after two consecutive timeouts.

NOTE:

For 3.0L Diesel Engine, please refer to “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” located in your Diesel Supplement.

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.

• Keep RKE Key Fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.

GETTING STARTED

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY

The Keyless Enter-N-Go Passive Entry 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 RKE 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 Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's door handle, grab the driver's front door handle to unlock the driver's door automatically. The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked.

To Lock The Vehicle:

Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicles Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to lock all four doors and liftgate.

Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle button. This could unlock the door(s).

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab Handle When Locking

NOTE:

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect Settings” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD, or “Programmable Features” in “Electronics” in this guide for further information.

GETTING STARTED

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed only the liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect Settings” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD, or “Programmable Features” in “Electronics” in this guide for further information.

• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.

• After pushing the RKE LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling on the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.

• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go feature.

Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate

To Lock The Liftgate — With a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push 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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic release switch to open the liftgate.

NOTE:

Refer to “Liftgate” in ”Things To Know Before Starting” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.

Electronic Release Switch Location

1 — Electronic Release Switch 2 — Lock Button Location

GETTING STARTED

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION

Starting

Perform the following starting procedure with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob inside the vehicle:

1. Place the gear selector in PARK or NEUTRAL.

2. While depressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

3. To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.

Stopping

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).

3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

NOTE:

If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

Accessory Positions With Engine Off

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition

NOTE:

The following functions are with the driver’s foot off of the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK).

Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC position.

2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

GETTING STARTED

3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF position.

NOTE:

If the ignition 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 is returned to the OFF position.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and liftgate are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash.

To A r m

Cycle the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button until the button display indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF.” Push the power door lock switch while the door is open, push the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button located on the door handle.

NOTE:

After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.

To Disarm

Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles. Grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle and enter the vehicle, then push the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).

Ignition Positions

GETTING STARTED

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS

Lap/Shoulder Belts

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

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

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

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

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.

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.

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

• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.

GETTING STARTED

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

Air Bag System Components

Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

• Air Bag Warning Light

• Steering Wheel and Column

• Instrument Panel

• Knee Impact Bolsters

• Advanced Front Air Bags

• Supplemental Knee Air Bags

• Supplemental Side Air Bags

• Front and Side Impact Sensors

• Seat Belt Pretensioners

• Seat Belt Buckle Switch

Advanced Front 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 Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.

Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.

On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration.

Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.

Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.

After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.

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.

GETTING STARTED

If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.

Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

Supplemental Knee Air Bags

This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.

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.

• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.

WARNING!

GETTING STARTED

Supplemental Side Air Bags

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs) located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain rollover or side impact events.

The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.

WARNING!

• Side Air Bags 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 Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

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

• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.

• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not add an aftermarket 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.

• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.

GETTING STARTED

Enhanced Accident Response System

In the event of an impact, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions:

• Cut off fuel to the engine.

• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the hazard light button is pushed. The hazard lights can be deactivated by pushing the hazard light button.

• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power.

• Unlock the power door locks.

Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure

In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the engine.

Air Bag Warning Light

The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components.

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.

The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.

If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.

NOTE:

If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.

GETTING STARTED

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE:

EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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:

1-866-732-8243

• Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

GETTING STARTED

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.

LATCH Weight Limit

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).

Locating LATCH Anchorages

The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols 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.

Locating Tether Anchorages

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages. DO NOT USE the cargo tie down loops located on the load floor as tether anchorages.

Lower Anchors

on the seatback.

behind

Tether Strap Anchorages

GETTING STARTED

Center Seat LATCH

Do not install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH system. Use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating position.

Center Arm Rest Tether

For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position.

1. To access the center seat arm rest tether, first lower the arm rest. The tether is

located behind the armrest and hooked onto the plastic seat backing.

2. Pull down on the tether to unhook it

from the plastic seat backing.

3. Raise the armrest and attach the

tether hook to the strap located on the front of the arm rest.

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.

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 in-

stalled 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.

Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether

Center Seat Arm Rest Raised Displaying The

Tether

GETTING STARTED

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 Anchorage 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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

Tether Strap Installation

1. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat.

3. 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.

4. For the center seating position, route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest.

5. 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. DO NOT USE the cargo tie down loops located on the load floor as tether anchorages.

Top Tether Strap Mounting

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.

• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced 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.

• 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.

GETTING STARTED

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.

WARNING!

The head restraints for all occupants must be properly installed and adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.

Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front Seats

Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable components, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspection of the head restraint. The Active Head Restraints (AHR) will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.

When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.

To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.

For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.

NOTE:

• The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized dealer.

• In the event of deployment of an Active Head Restraint, refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.

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