Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2015 User Manual
2015
Grand Cherokee
Includes SRT
USER GUIDE
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in
a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends
that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature
that may take their attention o the road. Use of any electrical devices,
such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle
navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is
also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving.
If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle
operation, pull o the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle.
Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or
texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply
with all local laws.
Important:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC ..................3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........8
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
REMOTE START ...............10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ......... 11
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....... 15
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ........... 15
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............16
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............19
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 24
FRONT SEATS ................ 26
REAR SEATS ................. 30
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS .......31
HEATED STEERING WHEEL .......33
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ................... 34
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...........36
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............37
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM
LEVER ..................... 38
AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS ....40
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ..... 40
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 42
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
WITH MITIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ELECTRONIC SHIFTER ...........49
PADDL E S HI FT MODE ........... 50
FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE ...... 50
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
PARKS EN SE
ASSIST .................... 54
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
BLIND SPOT MONITORING ........ 55
POWER SUNROOF .............56
WIND BUFFETING ............. 59
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FRONT AND REAR PARK
..55
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 60
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 62
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Uconnect
Uconnect
Uconnect
ACCESS ............. 63
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5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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8.4A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Uconnect®8.4AN . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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Uconnect
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
(VES™) ...................146
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ................. 148
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY
(DID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 150
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
POWER INVERTER ............155
POWER OUTLETS .............156
PHONE ............136
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)................152
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
(4WD OPERATION)
QUADRA-TRAC I®FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
QUADRA-TRAC II
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE .......... 158
SELEC-TERRAIN™ ............ 160
QUADRA-LIFT™ .............. 161
HILL START ASSIST/HILL DESCENT
CONTROL/SELEC SPEED CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED .................163
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/QUADRA-DRIVE II
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UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ...... 164
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...........169
SRT
PADDL E S HI FT MODE .......... 173
FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE ..... 174
SELEC-TRACK™ .............. 175
SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES .... 177
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES . . . 179
DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ..........180
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ...............180
DIESEL FUEL FILTERS/WATER
SEPARATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 183
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........ 184
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .........188
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ................... 188
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ................... 194
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .....196
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 197
BATTERY LOCATION ...........204
JUMP-STARTING ..............204
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS ....... 206
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ........207
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 209
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 210
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL .....210
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ........... 211
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........ 212
NON-SRT FLUID CAPACITIES ......220
NON-SRT FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND
GENUINE PARTS ............. 220
SRT FLUID CAPACITIES ......... 222
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PART S — SRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 22
DIESEL FLUID CAPACITIES ....... 223
DIESEL FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND
GENUINE PARTS ............. 224
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .....225
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — GASOLINE
ENGINE ................... 225
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL
ENGINE ................... 236
FUSES ....................242
TIRE PRESSURES .............245
ADDING FUEL ...............246
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED .....247
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 249
REPLACEMENT BULBS ......... 250
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................251
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................251
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 251
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
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MOPAR
...................253
FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 254
INDEX
..................256
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's
control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a
substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive
carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description
of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this
vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are
not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes
in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its
products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect
DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user
information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based
products and lessen the stress on our environment.
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Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution
(excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/
transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Never use the “PARK” position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Rollover Warning
• Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity
than many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of
off-road applications.
• Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the
higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some
other vehicles may not.
• Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that
can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.
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• Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of
severe or fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of
your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the
situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks
of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 37
2. Driver Information Display (DID) Controls pg. 149
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 38
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
5. Driver Information Display (DID) pg. 8
6. Speed Control pg. 40
7. Engine Start/Stop Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 13
8. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 60
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9. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 51
10. Switch Panel
• ParkSense
• Forward Collision Warning pg. 47
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 194
11. Electronic Shifter pg. 49
12. Emergency Brake Pedal
13. Hood Release pg. 211
14. Fuel Door Release Button pg. 246
15. Power Mirrors
16. Power Windows
17. Power Window Locks
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pg. 54
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Driver Information Display (DID) pg. 149
(See page 188 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)
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4. Engine Temperature Gauge pg. 188
5. Fuel Door Location
6. Fuel Gauge pg. 194
(See page 194 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)
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GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate
• Push the LOCK button once to lock all
the doors and the liftgate.
• Push the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice
within five seconds to unlock all the
doors and liftgate.
All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first push of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to “Programmable Features” in the
“Electronics” section of this guide.
Power Liftgate
• Push the LIFTGATE button on the Key
Fob twice within five seconds to power
open/close the Power Liftgate. If the
button is pushed while the liftgate is
being power closed, the liftgate will
reverse to the full open position.
• Also, the power liftgate may be closed
by pushing the LIFTGATE switch located on the left rear trim panel, near the
liftgate opening. Pushing the switch once will only close the liftgate. This button
cannot be used to open the liftgate.
1 — Liftgate
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic
Panic Alarm
• Push the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and push button a second time to turn the panic
alarm off.
Key Fob
REMOTE START
x
• Push the REMOTE START button
Pushing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5m)
of the driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the
driver's door automatically, then push the START/STOP button.
With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
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on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
GETTING STARTED
The vehicle must be started with the ENGINE START/STOP button after two
consecutive timeouts.
NOTE:
For 3.0L Diesel Engine, please refer to “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” located in your Diesel Supplement.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's
door(s) and liftgate without having to push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well
as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.
To U n l o c k F r o m T h e D r i v e r O r P a s s e n g e r S i d e :
With a Passive Entry RKE transmitter
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's door
handle, grab the driver's front door
handle to unlock the driver's door automatically. The interior door panel lock
knob will raise when the door is unlocked.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
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To Lock The Vehicle:
Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one
of the vehicles Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door
handle button to lock all four doors and liftgate.
Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle button. This could
unlock the door(s).
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab Handle When Locking
NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab
hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect
settings in your vehicles Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features”
in this guide for further information.
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock
when you push the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed only the liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. To select
between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to
the “Uconnect
“Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.
• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power
door lock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock and the horn will chirp three
times. On the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pushing the RKE LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can
lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check
if the vehicle is locked by pulling on the door handle without the vehicle reacting
and unlocking.
• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front
door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.
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System” settings in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or
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System”
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Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate
• To Lock The Liftgate — With a Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter within
3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the
passive entry lock button located to the
right of electronic liftgate handle.
• To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate — The
liftgate passive entry unlock feature is
built into the electronic liftgate
handle. With a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m)
of the liftgate, push the electronic release switch to open the liftgate.
NOTE:
Refer to “Liftgate” in ”Things To Know
Before Starting” in the Owner's Manual
on the DVD for further information.
Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
Perform the following starting procedure
with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter inside the vehicle:
1. Place the shift lever in PARK or NEU-
TRAL.
2. While pushing the brake pedal, push
the ENGINE START/STOP button
once. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically
after 10 seconds.
3. To stop the cranking of the engine
prior to the engine starting, push the
button again.
Electronic Release Switch Location
1 — Electronic Release Switch
2 — Lock Button Location
Start/Stop Button
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Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the
OFF position.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE
START/STOP button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above
5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot off of the Brake Pedal (transmission
in PARK or NEUTRAL).
Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC
position.
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position.
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the
OFF position.
NOTE:
If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/
RUN (engine not running) position and
the transmission is in PARK, the system
will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity, and the ignition is returned to the OFF position.
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Ignition Positions
GETTING STARTED
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the
Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release
are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide
the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or
turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
To A r m
Cycle the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button until the button display indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF.” Push the power door lock switch while the
door is open, push the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located
outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door
handles, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.
NOTE:
After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds
before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To Disarm
Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles. Grab
the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then push the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the
vehicle).
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
• All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To
loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A
snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack
so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw
any slack in the shoulder belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
• The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are
designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
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WARNING!
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you
are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and
others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear
your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you
could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.
• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays,
or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
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Advanced Front Air Bags
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger
as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags
will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by
supplementing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce
the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including
some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole
collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
• On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front
Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that
produce a severe initial deceleration.
• Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed
and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag
should have deployed.
• Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed
to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
• The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components.
• The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for
approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning
Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it
turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single
chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.
• The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system
whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition
switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on
and the air bags will not inflate.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to
eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position,
stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized
service center immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air
bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer
service the air bag system immediately.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
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• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact
your authorized dealer.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the
seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced
Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags
need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel
or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is
in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS
AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABICs) located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled
SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or
complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side
impact events.
• The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side
impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”)
determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side
impact or rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision.
Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags
should have deployed.
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WARNING!
• Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit
upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be
severely injured or killed.
• Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a
collision. The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt
even though you have Side Air Bags.
• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high
enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the
side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should
remain free from any obstructions.
• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as
intended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter
the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof
racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on
the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air
Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be
pushed into you, causing serious injury.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if
available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted
for ignoring it.
NOTE:
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For additional information, refer to
•
Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
www.Seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK.
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LATCH – Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
Your vehicle is equipped with the child
restraint anchorage system called LATCH,
which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
The rear outboard seating positions have
lower anchors and top tether anchors.
The rear center seating position has a top
tether anchor only.
Lower Anchors
LATCH Weight Limit
You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and
the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of
the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Locating LATCH Anchorages
The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat
cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols on the seatback.
They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You
will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and
seat cushion.
Locating Tether Anchorages
In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position
located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the
rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the
top tether strap anchorages. DO NOT USE the cargo tie down loops located on the
load floor as tether anchorages.
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Tether Strap Anchorages
GETTING STARTED
Center Seat LATCH
Do not install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH system. Use the
seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating position.
Center Arm Rest Tether
For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat position with the vehicle
seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm
rest in the upward position.
1. To access the center seat arm rest tether, first lower the arm rest. The tether is
located behind the armrest and hooked onto the plastic seat backing.
2. Pull down on the tether to unhook it
from the plastic seat backing.
Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether
3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the strap located on the front of
the arm rest.
Center Seat Arm Rest Raised Displaying The
Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors
NOTE:
Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat
so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle
anchorages.
2. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages
in the selected seating position.
3. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
Tether
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4. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward
into the seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the
child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any
direction.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the
seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time,
so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Tether Anchorage Weight Limit
Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt
path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have
pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to
retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able
to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
vehicle seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap.
See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8.
Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any
direction.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap,
up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the
lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
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Tether Strap Installation
1. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted
floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap
anchorages.
2. Route the tether strap to provide the
most direct path for the strap between
the anchor and the child seat.
3. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the
head restraint, and where possible,
route the tether strap under the head
restraint and between the two posts. If
not possible, lower the head restraint
and pass the tether strap around the
outboard side of the head restraint.
4. For the center seating position, route the tether strap over the seatback and
headrest.
5. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and
remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions. DO NOT USE the cargo tie down loops located on the load floor as
tether anchorages.
Top Tether Strap Mounting
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile
inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you
are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in
your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle
with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury
or death to infants in this position.
• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to
failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the
child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap
does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in
the strap.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head
movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that
the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly installed and adjusted prior
to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be
adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints
improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of
a collision.
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable components, and vehicles with this
equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual
inspection of the head restraint. The Active Head Restraints (AHR) will be split in two
halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative
plastic.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends
forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR.
This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver
and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further
information.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head
restraint, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint.
For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the
head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head
restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head
restraint away from your head.
NOTE:
• The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service
purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized
dealer.
• In the event of deployment of an Active Head Restraint, refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the
DVD for further information.
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WARNING!
• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats,
seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could
result in serious injury or death.
• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as
a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Active Head
Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the
Active Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could
cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed.
Head Restraints — Rear Seats
The head restraints on the outboard seats are not adjustable. They automatically fold
forward when the rear seat is folded to a load floor position but do not return to their
normal position when the rear seat is raised. After returning either seat to its upright
position, raise the head restraint until it locks in place. The outboard head restraints
are not removable.
The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift upward on the head restraint
to raise it, or push downward on the head restraint to lower it.
WARNING!
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in
serious injury or death in a collision. Always make sure the outboard head
restraints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied.
NOTE:
For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To
Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
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FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
The power seat switch controls forward/back, up/down and tilt adjustment.
The recline switch, located on the outboard side of the seat, controls seatback
adjustment.
Power Seat Switches
1 — Power Seat Switch
2 — Recline Switch
Power Lumbar
• Push the switch forward to increase
the lumbar support. Push the switch
rearward to decrease the lumbar support.
• Pushing upward or downward on the
switch will raise and lower the position
of the support.
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Power Lumbar Switch
GETTING STARTED
Memory Seat
The memory seat feature allows you to set two different driver seating positions
(excluding lumbar position), outside mirrors, radio station preset settings and
tilt/telescoping steering column position (if equipped). The memory seat buttons are
located on the driver's door panel.
To set a memory position:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the ON
position.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings.
3. Press and release the S (SET) button.
4. Press and release the 1 or 2 button
within five seconds.
NOTE:
Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the “Personal Settings
Linked To Key Fob” feature through the
Uconnect
Settings ” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for further details.
To program a Key Fob to the memory position:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF position.
2. Select the desired memory profile 1 or 2.
3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release the SET (S) button on the
4. Within five seconds, press and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory
5. Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
To recall the saved positions, press 1 or 2 on the memory switch or press UNLOCK on
the programmed RKE transmitter.
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system. Refer to “Uconnect
memory switch.
Profile Set” (1 or 2) will display in the instrument cluster.
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Memory Seat Buttons
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Easy Entry/Exit Feature
The memory seat has an Easy Entry/Exit feature. This feature provides automatic
driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle.
NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the
factory. To enable (or later disable) this feature you must select “Easy Exit Seats” in
“Engine Off Options” through the programmable features in the Uconnect
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• Refer to “Uconnect
User Guide.
• For further details refer to “Uconnect
ment Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
Customer Programmable Features” in “Electronics” of this
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Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-
Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at
the front of the seat near the floor and
release it when the seat is at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on
the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
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system.
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Adjusting Bar Location
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