Jeep Commander 2009 User Manual

COMMANDER

2009 owner’s manual

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

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

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

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

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

WARNING!

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

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

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

Copyright © 2008 Chrysler LLC

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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

5

STARTING AND OPERATING

6

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

7

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

9

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

䡵 Rollover Warning ......................5

䡵 How To Use This Manual .................6

䡵 Warnings And Cautions ..................8

䡵 Vehicle Identification Number .............8

䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...........9

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INTRODUCTION

This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both
on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform
tasks for which conventional two-wheel drive enclosed
vehicles were not intended. It handles and maneuvers
differently from many passenger cars both on-road and
off-road, so take time to become familiar with your
vehicle.

The two-wheel drive utility vehicle was designed for
on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving
or use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel
drive vehicle.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s
Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis­sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills
will improve with experience. When driving off-road or

working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect
the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws
wherever you drive.

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an
accident. Refer to “On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips” in
Section 5 of this manual.

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

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

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

ROLLOVER WARNING

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

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

Rollover Warning Label

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Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided
is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.
government notes that the universal use of existing seat
belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more
each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two
million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt. Always buckle up.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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

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

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

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

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

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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

VIN Location

NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN label.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

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

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CONTENTS

䡵 A Word About Your Keys ................ 14

▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ........... 14

▫ Integrated Ignition Key ................ 15

▫ Ignition Key Removal ................. 15

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .............. 17

䡵 Sentry Key威 ......................... 17

▫ Replacement Keys ................... 18

▫ Customer Key Programming ............ 19

▫ General Information .................. 20

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䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm .................. 20

▫ Rearming The System ................. 20

▫ To Set The Alarm .................... 20

▫ To Disarm The System ................ 21

䡵 Illuminated Entry ..................... 21

䡵 Remote Keyless Entry .................. 22

▫ To Unlock The Doors ................. 22

▫ To Lock The Doors ................... 24

▫ To Release The Liftgate Flipper Glass ...... 24

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▫ Express Down Window Feature —

If Equipped ......................... 24

▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 25

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 25

▫ Transmitter Battery Service .............. 25

▫ General Information ................... 26

䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 27

▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 27

䡵 Door Locks ........................... 29

▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 29

▫ Power Door Locks .................... 29

▫ Child Protection Door Lock .............. 30

䡵 Windows ............................ 31

▫ Power Windows ...................... 31

▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 34

䡵 Liftgate ............................. 34

▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass .................. 35

▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped ............ 36

䡵 Occupant Restraints ..................... 39

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 40

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions .... 41

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

▫

... 45

▫ Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped .... 45

▫ Energy Management Feature ............. 46

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▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ................. 47

▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert威) ......................... 47

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 48

▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 48

▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint Systems (SRS) ................. 49

▫ Child Restraints ...................... 61

䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 71

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

▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 71

▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 72

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ............................. 73

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ................... 74

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
with integrated ignition key and a Wireless Ignition
Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert
the double-sided key into the ignition switch with either
side up.

Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)

The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three of
which are detented and one spring-loaded. The detented
positions are LOCK, ACC, and ON. The START position
is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When
released from the START position, the switch automati­cally returns to the detented ON position.

Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)

1 — LOCK
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3—ON
4 — START

Integrated Ignition Key

The integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch.
It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans­mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the RKE
transmitter.

The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the
battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. The
valet key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep
the valet key with you when valet parking.

To remove the valet key from the RKE transmitter, slide
the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmitter
sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out
with your other hand.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

NOTE: You can insert the double-sided valet key into

the lock cylinders with either side up.

Ignition Key Removal

Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition key to the
LOCK position, and remove the key.

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NOTE:

•

If you try to remove the key before you place the shift
lever in PARK, it may become trapped temporarily in
the ignition switch. If this occurs, rotate the key to the
right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a
malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the
ignition switch to warn you that this safety feature is
inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped, but
the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi­tion. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
The time for this feature is programmable. For details,
refer to “Key Off Power Delay,” under “Personal

Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4 of this manual.

WARNING!

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

CAUTION!

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

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Key-In-Ignition Reminder

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

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

SENTRY KEY姞

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

The system uses the factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter with integrated key and Wireless Igni­tion Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera­tion. Therefore, only RKE transmitters that are pro­grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate

the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
seconds if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to start the
engine.

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

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

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NOTE:

•

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

•

Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional RKE transmit­ters, or any other transponder-equipped components
on the same key chain will not cause a fault unless the
additional part is physically held against the RKE
transmitter being used to start the vehicle. Cell
phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause
interference with this system.

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

Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only RKE transmitters that are programmed to
the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate

the vehicle. Once an RKE transmitter is programmed to a
vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

CAUTION!

Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is
required for authorized dealer replacement of RKE trans­mitters. Duplication of RKE transmitters may be per­formed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer
Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of
programming a blank transmitter to the vehicle electron­ics. A blank transmitter is one that has never been
programmed.

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NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer
system serviced, bring all vehicle RKE transmitters with
you to the authorized dealer.

Customer Key Programming

If you have two valid RKE transmitters with integrated
keys, you can program new transmitters to the system by
performing the following procedure:

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

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

3. Insert a blank integrated key into the ignition switch
and turn the ignition switch to the ON position within
60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound
and the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing, turn on
again for three seconds, and then turn off.

The new integrated key is programmed. The RKE trans-

mitter will also be programmed during this procedure.

Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
do not have a programmed RKE transmitter with inte­grated key, contact your authorized dealer for details.

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

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General Information

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

•

This device may not cause harmful interference.

•

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

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors,
liftgate, liftgate flipper glass, and ignition for unautho­rized operation. When the alarm is activated, the Vehicle
Security Alarm provides both audible and visible signals.
The horn, headlights, and tail lights will sound/flash
repeatedly for three minutes. If disturbance is still
present (driver’s door, passenger door, other doors, igni­tion) after three minutes, the headlights and tail lights
will flash for an additional 15 minutes.

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

Rearming The System

If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the
horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals
after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will
rearm itself.

To Set the Alarm

The alarm will set when you use the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors and liftgate, or
when you use the power door lock switch while the door
is open. After all the doors are locked and closed, the
Vehicle Security Light (located in the instrument cluster)
will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the

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Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this 16 second
arming period, opening any door or the liftgate will
cancel the arming. If the Vehicle Security Alarm success­fully arms, the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a
slower rate to indicate the alarm is set.

To Disarm the System

To disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm, you will need to
press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or
turn the ignition key to the ON position. If something has
triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the
horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors.
Check the vehicle for tampering.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly. If you
remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE
transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed
(after 16 seconds), when you pull the door handle to exit,

the alarm will sound. If this occurs, press the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter to disarm the Vehicle
Security Alarm. You may also accidentally disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm by unlocking the driver’s door
with the key and then locking it. The door will be locked
but the Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

The interior lights come on when you open any door or
use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to un­lock any door. They will remain on for about 30 seconds
after all doors are closed then fade to off.

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

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

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

NOTE: Inserting the RKE transmitter into the ignition
switch disables all buttons on that RKE transmitter;
however, the buttons on the remaining RKE transmitters
will continue to work. Driving the vehicle over 5 mph
disables all RKE transmitter buttons, for all RKE trans­mitters, until the ignition is turned back to OFF/LOCK.

Three-Button RKE Transmitter

To Unlock the Doors

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

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Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
Press

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

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key
Unlock” under “Personal Settings (Customer­Programmable Features)” in the “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this
manual.

Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock

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

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lamps with
Lock” under “Personal Settings (Customer­Programmable Features)” in the ⬙Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this
manual.

Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock

This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to “Headlamp Off Delay” under
“Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”
in the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),” in
Section 4 of this manual.

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To Lock the Doors

Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit­ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock

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

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Sound Horn with
Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer­Programmable Features)” in the “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this
manual.

To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass

Press the FLIPPER GLASS/TRUNK RELEASE button
two times (the second press within 5 seconds of the first
press) to open liftgate flipper glass.

WARNING!

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

Express Down Window Feature — If Equipped

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

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Using the Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a
second time, or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h) or greater.

NOTE:

•

The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON position while the Panic
Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and
horn will remain on.

Programming Additional Transmitters

Refer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming.”
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,

contact your authorized dealer for details.

Transmitter Battery Service

The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.

NOTE:

•

Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

•

Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.

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1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of
the fob. Insert a small, flat blade screwdriver into the slot
and gently pry open the access door.

Battery Replacement

1— Battery Access Door

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

3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery
opening and snap into place.

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.

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If your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter fails to
operate from a normal distance, check for these two
conditions.

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

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

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve­niently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of

328 ft (100 m).

How to Use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:

•

Shift lever in PARK

•

Doors closed

•

Hood closed

•

Liftgate closed

•

Hazard switch off

•

Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)

•

Ignition key removed from ignition switch

•

Battery at an acceptable charge level, and

•

RKE PANIC button not pressed.

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec­onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn

will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.

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NOTE:

•

If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and
then shut down 10 seconds later.

•

The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.

•

For security, power window and power sunroof op­eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.

•

The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the
Vehicle

Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or
allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.

NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START
button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote
Start request.

To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle

Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the
doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle,
insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch
to the ON position.

•

The ignition switch must be in the ON position in
order to drive the vehicle.

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/
Turn To Run” will flash in the EVIC until you insert
the key. Once inserted, the message “Turn To Run”
will flash in the EVIC until you turn the key to run.

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DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks

Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from
inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door
is closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key
is not inside the vehicle before closing the door.

WARNING!

•

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

•

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

Power Door Locks

The power door lock switch is located on each front door
panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors.

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Power Door Lock Switch

If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door
will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is not inside the
vehicle before closing the door.

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If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in the
ignition switch, and the driver’s door is open, the doors
will not lock.

The rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle
until you pull up the lock plungers.

Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped

If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the
doors when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is
stopped and in PARK or NEUTRAL. Refer to “Auto
Unlock on Exit” under the “Electronic Vehicle Informa­tion Center (EVIC),” in section 4 of this manual or see
your authorized dealer.

Automatic Door Locks

If this feature is selected, your door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle speed is above 15 mph
(24 km/h) and all doors are closed. It will reset whenever
a door is opened.

This feature is selectable and can be turned on or off.
Refer to “Auto Door Locks” under “Customer­Programmable Features” in the “Electronic Vehicle Infor­mation Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this manual or see
your authorized dealer.

Child Protection Door Lock

The rear doors of your vehicle are equipped with Child
Protection Door Locks. If you push up on the lever on the
open edge of the door it cannot be opened from the inside
of the vehicle. Push the lever down to disengage the
Child Protection Door Locks.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the Child Protection Door
Locks are engaged.

WINDOWS

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passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window
controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON or ACC position.

2

Child Protection Door Lock

Power Windows

The power window controls are located on the driver’s
door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front
passenger door/rear doors which operate the front

Power Window Switches

The power window switches remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF.
Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature.

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Auto Down

Both the driver and front passenger window switch have
an Auto Down feature. Press the window switch past the
first detent, release, and the window will go down
automatically. To cancel the Auto Down movement,
operate the switch in either the up or down direction and
release the switch.

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

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

The power window switches remain active for 10 min­utes after the ignition has been turned off. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature.

Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection —
Driver’s and Front Passenger Door Only

Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and
the window will go up automatically.

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

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

NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during the
auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then go back
down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch
again to close the window. Any impact due to rough road
conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unex­pectedly during auto closure. If this happens, pull the
switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close the
window manually.

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WARNING!

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

Resetting the Auto Up Feature

Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window
probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up, pull the
window switch up and close the window completely,
then pull and hold the switch for one second.

Window Lockout Switch

The Window Lockout switch on the driver’s door allows
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the

Window Lockout button. To enable the window controls,
press the Window Lockout button again.

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Window Lockout Switch

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Wind Buffeting

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

LIFTGATE

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

Liftgate Release

WARNING!

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

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Liftgate Flipper Glass

The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the
liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on
the window switch located on the liftgate.

Liftgate Glass Release

WARNING!

To avoid injury, stand back when opening. Glass will
automatically rise.

Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec­tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing
activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass
is open.

WARNING!

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

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Power Liftgate — If Equipped

The power liftgate may be opened manually or
by pressing the LIFTGATE button on the Re­mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press

the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitetr
twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate.
Once the liftgate is open, pressing the button twice within
five seconds a second time will close the liftgate.

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

Rear Liftgate Switch

When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter is
pressed two times, the turn signals will flash twice to
signal that the liftgate is opening or closing.

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NOTE:

•

In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an
emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open
the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be
accessed through a snap-in cover located on the lift­gate trim panel.

WARNING!

During power operation, personal injury or cargo
damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is
clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched
before driving away.

NOTE:

•

If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is
closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position, provided it
meets sufficient resistance.

•

There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the
liftgate. Light pressure anywhere along these strips
will cause the liftgate to return to the open position.

•

The power liftgate must be in the full open position for
rear liftgate close button or overhead console close
button to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press
the Liftgate button on the Fob with Integrated Key
(FOBIK) to fully open the liftgate, and then press it
again to close.

•

If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate
is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the full open
position.

•

If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate
is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow
manual operation.

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•

The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the
vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph
(0 km/h).

•

The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures
below ⫺22°F (⫺30°C) or temperatures above 150°F
(65°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice
from the liftgate before pressing any of the power
liftgate switches.

•

If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions
within the same cycle, the system will automatically
stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manu­ally.

•

If your liftgate is power closing and you put the
vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power
close. However, vehicle movement may result in a
detection of an obstruction.

WARNING!

•

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

•

If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera­ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front
airbags for both the driver and right front passenger, and,
window bags for the driver and passengers seated next to
a window. If you will be carrying children too small for
adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold
infant and child restraint systems.

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

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

WARNING!

•

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

•

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

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WARNING! (Continued)

•

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

Lap/Shoulder Belts

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

WARNING!

•

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

•

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

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat.
Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch
plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt
go around your lap.

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Latch Plate

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

Latch Plate to Buckle

WARNING!

•

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

•

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

(Continued)

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WARNING! (Continued)

•

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

•

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

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

WARNING!

•

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

•

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

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

Removing Slack from Belt

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

WARNING!

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

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

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

Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt

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

Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped

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

When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode

The Automatic Locking mode should be used anytime a
child safety seat is installed in a second or third row
seating position. Children 12 years old and younger
should be properly restrained in a rear seat whenever
possible.

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How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

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

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

How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode

Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow
it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic
Locking mode and activate the Vehicle Sensitive (Emer­gency) Locking mode.

Energy Management Feature

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

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

WARNING!

•

The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced
if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re­tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func­tion is not working properly when checked ac­cording to the procedures in the Service Manual.

•

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

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Seat Belt Pretensioners

The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped
with a pretensioning device that is designed to remove
any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a
collision. This device improves the performance of the
seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the
occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all
size occupants, including those in child restraints.

NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat
belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt must still be
worn snugly and positioned properly.

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

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert姞)

If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within
60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed
is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Seat Belt
Use Reminder System (BeltAlert威) will alert the driver to
buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all
other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the
warning is triggered, BeltAlert威 will continue to chime
and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or
until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. BeltAlert威 will be
reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more
than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than
5 mph (8 km/h).

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BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized
dealer or by following these steps:

NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON
or START position. Chrysler LLC does not recommend
deactivating BeltAlert威.

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

2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC/ON position (engine
does not need to be running), and wait for the Seat Belt
Reminder Light to turn off.

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

4. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. A single
chime will sound to signify that you have successfully
completed the programming.

BeltAlert威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure.
NOTE: Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated, the

Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate
while the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened.

Seat Belts and Pregnant Women

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

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

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and
when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if
equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized

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dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex­tender and store it.

WARNING!

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

Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

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

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

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1 — Driver Airbag
2 — Passenger Airbag
3 — Knee Bolster

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

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The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This
may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation
that are based on collision severity and occupant size.

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

Window Airbag Location

NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior

trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment.

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WARNING!

•

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

•

Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high
enough to block the location of the window bag.
The area where the window bag is located should
remain free from any obstructions.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

•

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

•

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

NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat

hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the
proper performance of the window bags.

The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This
allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that
are based on collision severity. Along with the seat belts,

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING!

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Do not lean against the door or window, airbags will
inflate forcefully into the space between you and the
door.

5. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be
modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the
Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under “If
You Need Assistance” in Section 9 of this manual.

WARNING!

•

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

•

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

•

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

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Airbag System Components

The airbag system consists of the following:

•

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

•

Airbag Warning Light

•

Driver Airbag

•

Passenger Airbag

•

Side Curtain Airbags above Side Windows

•

Side Remote Acceleration Sensors

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Driver Side Seat Track Position Sensor

•

Steering Wheel and Column

•

Instrument Panel

•

Interconnecting Wiring

•

Knee Impact Bolsters

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Front Acceleration Sensors

•

Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners

How the Airbag System Works

•

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
if a frontal, side, or rollover collision is severe enough
to require the front and/or side airbags to inflate. The
front airbag inflators are designed to provide different
rates of airbag inflation from direction provided by the
ORC. The ORC will detect roll overs, not rear impacts.

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

•

The ORC also turns on the Airbag Warning
Light for six to eight seconds for a self-check
when the ignition is first turned on.After the
self-check, the Airbag Warning Light will

turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part
of the system, it turns on the Airbag Warning Light
either momentarily or continuously. A single chime
will sound if the light comes on again after initial start
up.

WARNING!

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

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•

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

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

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The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbags are de­signed to activate only in certain side or rollover
collisions. When the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) detects a collision requiring the window bags to
inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the
vehicle, and both sides of the vehicle when rollover is
sensed. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to
inflate the window bag. The inflating window bag
pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the
way and covers the window. The airbag inflates in
about 30 milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time it
takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure
you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if
items are positioned in the area where the window bag
inflates. This especially applies to children. The win­dow bag is only about 3 in (8 cm) thick when it is
inflated.

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

If a Deployment Occurs

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

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

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

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The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra­sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The

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abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.

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

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

WARNING!

Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the airbags,
seat belt pretensioners, and seat belt retractor assem­bly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

Enhanced Accident Response Feature

If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, vehicles equipped with
power door locks will unlock automatically. The hazard
lights will flash and the fuel will be cut off to the engine.
In addition, after the vehicle has stopped moving, the
interior lights will illuminate to aid visibility and remain
lit until the ignition switch is turned off.

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NOTE: The interior lights can only be deactivated if the
key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is
driven.

Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

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

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

•

You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.

•

It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.

NOTE:

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

Airbag Warning Light

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

Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-

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Airbag Warning Light does not come on during the six
to eight seconds after the ignition switch is first turned
on,

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Remains on after the six to eight second interval, or

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Flickers, or comes on and remains on for any period of
time while driving.

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

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

NOTE:

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A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag
sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually in­dicative of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant
airbag deployment.

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

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

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In the event that an investigation is undertaken by
Chrysler LLC (regardless of initiative), the company or its
designated representative will first obtain permission of
the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually
the vehicle owner or lessee) before accessing the elec­tronic data stored, unless ordered to download data by a
court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant).
A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity
upon request. General data that does not identify par­ticular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorpo­ration in aggregate crash databases, such as those main­tained by the U.S. government and various states. Data of
a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a
particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confi­dentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by
Chrysler LLC to any third party except when:

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

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

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant.

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

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

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Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped)

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

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Airbag deployment level (if applicable)

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Impact acceleration and angle

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Seat belt status

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Brake status (service and parking brakes)

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Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)

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Engine control status (including engine speed)

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Transmission gear selection

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Cruise control status

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Traction/stability control status

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System status

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Child Restraints

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

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

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

WARNING!

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

Infants and Child Restraints

Safety experts recommend that children ride

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

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

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WARNING!

•

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

•

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

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

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

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

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

•

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

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The front passenger seat belt is equipped with a
cinching latch plate. The second and third row seating
positions have automatic locking retractors. Both types
of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion tight

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around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to
use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch
plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the
lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt (the cinching
latch plate will keep the belt tight, however, any seat
belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt
occasionally and pull it tight if necessary). For the
second and third row seat belts with the automatic
locking retractor, pull the belt from the retractor until
there is enough to allow you to pass through the child
restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then,
pull the belt until it is fully extracted from the retrac­tor. Allow the belt to return to the retractor, pulling on
the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the
child restraint. For additional information, refer to
⬙Automatic Locking Mode⬙ earlier in this section.

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In your vehicle’s 2nd row outboard seating positions,
you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt
on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate

is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint.
Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist
the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it.
Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release
button facing out.

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

•

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

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

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

Older Children and Child Restraints

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

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

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

Children Too Large for Booster Seats

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

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Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.

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

•

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

•

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

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

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

LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail­able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be
introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems
having attachments for those anchorages will continue to
also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat
belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for
connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail­able for some time. For some older child restraints, many
child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap

kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all
the available attachments provided with your child re­straint in any vehicle.

NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to
install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts
not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
of reach of children. Remind all children in the vehicle
that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played
with, and never leave your child unattended in the
vehicle.

The second row outboard and center seating positions
have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodat­ing LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible,
webbing-mounted lower attachments or fixed lower at­tachments. Regardless of the type of lower attachment,
NEVER install LATCH-compatible child seats such that
two seats share a common lower anchorage.

If your child seats are not LATCH-compatible, you can
only install the child seats using the vehicle’s seat belts.
For typical installation instructions, refer to “Installing
the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System”.

Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
System

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

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

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Tether Strap Mounting

Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward­facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a

hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension of the strap.

You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and
on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the
hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next
attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the
anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material.
Then, locate the tether anchorage directly behind the seat
where you are placing the child restraint and attach the
tether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route the
tether strap to provide the most direct path between the
anchor and the child restraint. Finally, tighten all three
straps as you push the child restraint rearward and
downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc­tions.

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WARNING!

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

Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belts

The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch­ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are
designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child
restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If
the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the
shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the
belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight,
however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary.

If the seat belt has an automatic locking retractor, pull the
belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you
to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch
plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is all
extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to
the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the
lap portion about the child restraint. Refer to “Automatic
Locking Mode” earlier in this section.

In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
release button facing out.

If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need
to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from

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the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch
plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the
child restraint secure, try a different seating position.

To attach a child restraint tether strap:

Tether Strap Mounting

Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the
hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.

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

WARNING!

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

Transporting Pets

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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

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

Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri­mental and should be avoided.

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

shown under “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Proce­dures” in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.

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

SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.

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WARNING!

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

•

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

•

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

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

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

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

If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.

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If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed and the climate
control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT
use the recirculation mode.

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

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

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Seat Belts

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

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

Airbag Warning Light

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

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Defroster

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

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

Tires

Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.

Lights

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

Door Latches

Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks

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

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors .............................. 80

▫ Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped ........ 83

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▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 80

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

▫

▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 81

▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature .......... 82

Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped

▫

▫ Power Mirrors ....................... 82

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............ 83

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 83

.... 80

... 82

䡵 uconnect威 phone — If Equipped ............ 84

▫ Operation .......................... 86

▫ Phone Call Features ................... 94

▫ uconnect威 phone Features ............... 96

▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 101

▫ Things You Should Know About Your

uconnect威 phone ..................... 103

▫ General Information .................. 112

76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

䡵 Voice Recognition System (VR) —

If Equipped .......................... 112

▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . 112

▫ Commands ....................... 114

▫ Voice Training ..................... 117

䡵 Seats ............................. 117

▫ Front Manual Seat Adjustment .......... 117

▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline ........ 118

▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment ..... 119

▫ Eight–Way Driver’s Power Seat ......... 119

▫ Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat —

If Equipped ........................ 120

▫ Head Restraints .................... 120

▫ Front Heated Seats — If Equipped ....... 120

▫ Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped ....... 122

▫ 40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat ...... 124

▫ 50/50 Third Row Folding Seat —

If Equipped ........................ 128

䡵 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ....... 129

▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter To

Memory ........................... 130

▫ Memory Position Recall .............. 131

▫ To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To

Memory ........................... 132

▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ................. 133

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood ........... 134

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77

䡵 Lights ............................. 135

▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 135

▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 135

▫ Automatic Headlight System —

If Equipped ........................ 136

Headlights On Automatically With Wipers

▫

▫ SmartBeams — If Equipped ............. 136

▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID

Headlights Only ..................... 137

▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 138

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 138

▫ Instrument Panel And Interior Lights ...... 139

▫ Battery Saver Feature — Exterior/Interior

Lights ............................ 140

... 136

▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 140

▫ Turn Signals ........................ 140

▫ High Beam Switch ................... 141

▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 141

▫ Headlight Off Delay .................. 141

▫ Interior Lights ...................... 142

▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 142

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 143

▫ Mist ............................. 144

▫ Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . 144

▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 145

䡵 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 146

䡵 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped .......... 147

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䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped .... 148

▫ To Activate ....................... 149

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ............. 149

▫ To Deactivate ...................... 149

▫ To Resume Speed ................... 150

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ............. 150

▫ To Accelerate For Passing ............. 151

䡵 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped .......... 151

▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors .............. 152

▫ Rear Park Assist Warning Display ....... 152

▫ Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist ..... 154

▫ Service The Rear Park Assist ........... 154

▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist .......... 155

䡵 Rear Camera — If Equipped ............. 155

▫ Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off —

With Navigation Radio ................ 156

▫ Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off —

Without Navigation Radio .............. 156

䡵 Overhead Console — If Equipped ......... 157

䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ....... 157

▫ Programming HomeLink威 ............. 159

▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . 161

▫ Using HomeLink威 .................. 162

▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威

Button ............................ 162

▫ Security .......................... 162

▫ Troubleshooting Tips ................. 163

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▫ General Information ................. 163

䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ........... 164

▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ........... 165

▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............ 165

▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................ 165

▫ Pinch Protect Override ............... 165

▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............ 165

▫ Sunshade Operation ................. 166

▫ Wind Buffeting ..................... 166

▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................ 166

▫ Ignition Off Operation ............... 166

▫ Sunroof Fully Closed ................ 166

䡵 Command-View™ Skylights — If Equipped . . 166

䡵 Power Outlets ....................... 167

▫ Front Power Outlet .................. 167

▫ Rear Power Outlet — If Equipped ....... 168

䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped ........... 169

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䡵 Cupholders ......................... 171

▫ Front Cupholders ................... 171

▫ Cupholders — Second Row Seat ........ 172

▫ Cupholders — Third Row Seat ......... 172

䡵 Cargo Area Features .................. 173

▫ Cargo Load Floor ................... 173

䡵 Rear Window Features ................. 174

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ........... 174

▫ Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped . . . 175

䡵 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ........ 176

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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror

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

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

Adjusting Rear View Mirror

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

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

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Outside Mirrors

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

Automatic Dimming Mirror

CAUTION!

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

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side
mirror.

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Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature

All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions; full forward, full rearward and
normal.

Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped

If your vehicle is equipped with outside automatic dim­ming mirrors, they will operate when the inside auto­matic dimming mirror is on. The outside mirrors operate
off the inside mirror switch and will automatically adjust
for annoying headlight glare when the inside mirror
does.

Power Mirrors

The power mirror switch is located on the drivers door
trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary
knob selects the left mirror, right mirror or off position.

After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.

Power Mirror Switches

Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by
the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver
Memory Seat” in this section for details.

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This

feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in
this Section, for further information.

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped

To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of
the visors.

Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on
automatically.

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Lighted Vanity Mirror

Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped

This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for
increased coverage.

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uconnect姞 phone — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an
integrated uconnect威 phone. Refer to your “Navigation
User’s Manual” for uconnect威 phone operating instruc­tions for these radios. Radio sales code can be located
on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate.

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

NOTE:

•

The uconnect威 phone requires a cellular phone
equipped with the Bluetooth威⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙
Version 0.96 or higher. See the uconnect威 website for
supported phones.

For uconnect威 customer support, visit the following
websites:

•

www.chrysler.com/uconnect

•

www.dodge.com/uconnect

•

www.jeep.com/uconnect

•

or call 1–877–855–8400

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

The uconnect威 phone is driven through your Bluetooth威
“Hands-Free Profile” cellular phone. uconnect威 features
Bluetooth威 technology - the global standard that enables
different electronic devices to connect to each other
without wires or a docking station, so uconnect威 phone
works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be

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it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone
is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s
uconnect威 phone. The uconnect威 phone allows up to
seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only
one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the
system at a time. The system is available in English,
Spanish, or French languages.

Phone Button

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

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

Voice Recognition Button

Actual button location may vary with the ra-

dio. The individual buttons are described in the

“Operation” section.

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

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

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

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Operation

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

•

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

•

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

•

For each feature explanation in this section, only the
combined form of the voice command is given. You
can also break the commands into parts and say each
part of the command when you are asked for it. For

example, you can use the combined form voice com­mand ⬙Phonebook New Entry,⬙ or you can break the
combined form command into two voice commands:
⬙Phonebook⬙ and ⬙New Entry.⬙ Please remember, the
uconnect威 phone works best when you talk in a
normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone
sitting a few feet/meters away from you.

Voice Command Tree

Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.

Help Command

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

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

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Cancel Command

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

Pair (Link) uconnect威 phone to a Cellular Phone

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

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

The following are general phone to uconnect威 phone
pairing instructions:

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a
priority level between one and seven, with one being
the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular
phones to your uconnect威 phone. However, at any
given time, only one cellular phone can be in use,
connected to your uconnect威 phone. The priority
allows the uconnect威 phone to know which cellular

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phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the
vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three
and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the
uconnect威 phone will use the priority three cellular
phone when you make a call. You can select to use a
lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to
⬙Advanced Phone Connectivity⬙ in this section).

Dial by Saying a Number

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

Call by Saying a Name

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

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

recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

•

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

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•

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

•

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

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

The uconnect威 phone will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to
four associated phone numbers and designations. Each
language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible
only in that language. In addition, if equipped and
supported by your phone, uconnect威 phone automati­cally downloads your cellular phone’s phonebook.

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Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook
Transfer From Cellular Phone

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

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Phonebook Download — Single Entry

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

NOTE:

•

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

•

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

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

•

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

Edit uconnect威 Phonebook Entries
NOTE:

•

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

•

Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
deleted or edited.

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

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•

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

•

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

•

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

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

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

Delete uconnect威 Phonebook Entry
NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended

when the vehicle is not in motion.

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

•

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

•

After you enter the name, the uconnect威 phone will
ask you which designation you wish to delete: home,
work, cellular, pager, or all. Say the designation you
wish to delete.

•

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

•

Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
deleted or edited.

Delete/Erase “All” uconnect威 Phonebook Entries

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

•

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

•

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

•

After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be
deleted.

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•

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

•

Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
deleted or edited.

List All Names in the uconnect威 Phonebook

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

•

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

•

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

•

To call one of the names in the list, press the VOICE
RECOGNITION button during the playing of the
desired name, and say ⬙Call.⬙

NOTE: The user can also exercise ⬙Edit⬙ or ⬙Delete⬙
operations at this point.

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•

The uconnect威 phone will then prompt you as to the
number designation you wish to call.

•

The selected number will be dialed.

Phone Call Features

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

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

When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the
uconnect威 phone will interrupt the vehicle audio system,
if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call.
Press the PHONE button to accept the call. To reject the

call, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a
single beep, indicating that the incoming call was
rejected.

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call
Currently in Progress

If a call is currently in progress and you have another
incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for
call waiting that you normally hear when using your
cellular phone. Press the PHONE button to place the
current call on hold and answer the incoming call.

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

Making a Second Call While Current Call is in
Progress

To make a second call while you are currently on a call,
press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say ⬙Dial⬙

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or ⬙Call⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook
entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while
the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call,
refer to ⬙Toggling Between Calls⬙ in this section. To
combine two calls, refer to ⬙Conference Call⬙ in this
section.

Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold

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

Toggling Between Calls

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

Conference Call

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

Three-Way Calling

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

Call Termination

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

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hold may not become active automatically. This is cell
phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press
and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep.

Redial

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

•

The uconnect威 phone will call the last number that
was dialed from your cellular phone.

NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the
uconnect威 phone.

Call Continuation

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

•

After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can
continue on the uconnect威 phone either until the call
ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates
cessation of the call on the uconnect威 phone and
transfer of the call to the cellular phone.

•

After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can
continue on the uconnect威 phone for a certain dura­tion, after which the call is automatically transferred
from the uconnect威 phone to the cellular phone.

•

An active call is automatically transferred to the
cellular phone after the ignition key is switched to
OFF.

uconnect姞 phone Features

Language Selection

To change the language that the uconnect威 phone is
using:

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

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•

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

•

Continue to follow the system prompts to complete
the language selection.

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

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

Emergency Assistance

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

•

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

If the phone is not reachable and the uconnect威 phone is
operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Emergency⬙ and the uconnect威 phone will instruct

the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num­ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and
Mexico.

NOTE:

•

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

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If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button
and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’.

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

WARNING!

Your phone must be turned on and paired to the
uconnect威 phone to allow use of this vehicle feature
in emergency situations, when the cell phone has
network coverage and stays paired to the uconnect威
phone.

Towing Assistance

If you need towing assistance:

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Press the PHONE button to begin.

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

NOTE:

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The towing assistance number dialed is based on the
country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528­2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14­3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside
Mexico City in Mexico).

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If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button
and say “Setup”, followed by “Towing Assistance”.

Paging

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