Jeep Liberty 2011 User Manual

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O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

Liberty

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
therefore.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

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

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated 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 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.

Copyright © 2010 Chrysler Group LLC

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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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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 ....................... 4

䡵 How To Use This Manual .................. 5

䡵 Warnings And Cautions ................... 7

䡵 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 7

䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

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.

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

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

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech­nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts, and cares about
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 a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.

Rollover Warning Label

Failure to use the 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

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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.

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

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

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

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

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

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is
visible from outside of the vehicle through the wind­shield. This number also is stamped into the right front
door sill (under the molding) and appears on the Auto­mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window
on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title.

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Vehicle Identification Number

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

8 INTRODUCTION

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

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

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CONTENTS

䡵 A Word About Your Keys ................. 12

▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 14

䡵 Sentry Key威 .......................... 14

▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 16

▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 16

▫ General Information ................... 17

䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 18

▫ Rearming Of The System ................ 18

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▫ To Arm The System ................... 18

▫ To Disarm The System ................. 19

䡵 Illuminated Entry ...................... 20

䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 20

▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ......... 21

▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 22

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

▫ Remote Open Window Feature —

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

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▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 24

▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 39

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 25

▫ Battery Replacement ................... 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 .................... 30

▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors .......................... 33

䡵 Windows ............................ 35

▫ Power Windows ...................... 35

䡵 Liftgate ............................. 39

▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass .................. 40

䡵 Occupant Restraints ..................... 41

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 44

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 50

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioner .................. 50

▫ Seat Belt Lock Out .................... 51

▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ..... 51

▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —

If Equipped ......................... 51

▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . 52

▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert威) ......................... 56

▫ Energy Management Feature ............. 58

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䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 87

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 58

▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 58

▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —

Air Bags ............................ 59

▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 64

▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 76

▫ Child Restraints ...................... 77

䡵 Safety Tips ........................... 87

▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 87

▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 88

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ............................. 89

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ................... 91

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with
either side up.

Vehicle Key

The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has
the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your
authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these
numbers and keep them in a safe place.

Ignition Key Removal

Automatic Transmission

Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the ACC
position and then push the key and cylinder inward
slightly and rotate the key to the LOCK position. Then
remove the key.

Ignition Switch Positions

1 — Lock 3 — On
2 — Acc 4 — Start

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NOTE:

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For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), features such as the power
window switches, radio, power sunroof or Sky Slider威
(if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for
45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature.

•

For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, features such as
the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or
Sky Slider威 (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. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand­ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

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WARNING!

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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. Don’t leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power win­dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

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

CAUTION!

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

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

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

NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the 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 ignition keys that have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro­grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the
engine.

NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.

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someone used an invalid key to try 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 by an authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

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During normal operation, after turning on the ignition
switch, 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 Vehicle Security Light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that

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

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

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Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a Sentry Key威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle.

CAUTION!

Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat­tended.

procedure. This procedure consists of programming a
blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one
that has never been programmed.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.

Customer Key Programming

If you have two valid Sentry Keys威, you can program
new Sentry Keys威 to the system by performing the
following procedure:

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 keys. Du­plication of keys may be performed at an authorized
dealer or by following the customer key programming

1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s)
to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.

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

3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within
15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In
addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
remove the second key.

4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within
60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound.
In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing.
To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle
Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and
then turn off.

The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro­grammed during this procedure.

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Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your
authorized dealer for details.

NOTE:

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.

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:

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If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized

This device may not cause harmful interference.

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

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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors,
liftgate, and liftgate flipper glass for unauthorized entry
and ignition for unauthorized operation. While the Ve­hicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door
locks and flipper glass are disabled.

If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will sound the horn intermittently, the headlights,
park lamps and/or turn signals and the Vehicle Security
Light in the instrument cluster will flash for three min­utes. If the disturbance is still present (driver’s door,
passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three minutes,
the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals 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 Of The System

If something triggers the Vehicle Security 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 Arm The System

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and exit the
vehicle.

2. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing the power door
LOCK switch or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.

NOTE: The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you
lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers or the
driver’s door lock cylinder.

3. Close all doors. The Vehicle Security Light in the
instrument cluster will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds
to signal that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming.
During this period, opening any door or the liftgate will
cancel the arming process. If the Vehicle Security Alarm is
set successfully, the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a
slower rate to indicate the alarm is armed.

NOTE: For added security, whenever the Security
Alarm is armed, the HomeLink威/Garage Door Opener
(if equipped) is disabled as well.

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When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If the
previously described arming sequence has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are inside or outside the vehicle. If you remain inside
the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

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To Disarm The System

Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
or insert a valid Sentry Key威 into the ignition lock
cylinder and turn the key to the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

•

Unlocking the doors with the manual door lock plung­ers or the driver’s door lock cylinder will not disarm
the Vehicle Security Alarm.

Tamper Alert

If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in
your absence, the horn will sound three times and
exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the
doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.

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ILLUMINATED ENTRY

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

This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur­ther information.

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

NOTE:

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The front courtesy overhead console and door cour­tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in
the ⬙Dome ON⬙ position (extreme top position).

•

The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position
(extreme bottom position).

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate, open the liftgate flip-up window, or activate the
PANIC alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft
(20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. However,
the line of transmission must not be blocked with metal
objects when using the RKE transmitter.

NOTE: Inserting the key into the ignition switch dis­ables all buttons on the RKE transmitter.

Vehicle Key

To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to
unlock all doors and the liftgate. 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

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors and the liftgate 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 “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand­ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:

1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
(i.e., functional) RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds,
but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the
UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

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3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing
the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter.

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit­ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm
activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN­LOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm.

Illuminated Approach — If Equipped

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). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea­tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

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

Sound Horn With 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 turned off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand­ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:

1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed (i.e., func­tional) RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no
longer than 10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button
while still holding the LOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing
the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter.

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

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Flash Lights With Lock

The 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 turned off. To change
the current setting, proceed as follows:

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand­ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:

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NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit­ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm
activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN­LOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm.

1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
(i.e., functional) RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds,
but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the
LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

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3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing
the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter.

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit­ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm
activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN­LOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm.

To Unlatch The Liftgate Flipper Glass

Press the FLIPPER GLASS button twice to unlatch the
liftgate flipper glass.

WARNING!

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

Remote Open 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.

Using The Panic Alarm

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.

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 turn signal lights will flash, the
horn will pulse on and off, and the illuminated entry
system will turn on.

The PANIC Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second
time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.

During the PANIC Mode, the door locks and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) system will function normally.
PANIC mode will not disarm the Security System on
vehicles so equipped.

NOTE: You may need to be close to the vehicle when
using the RKE transmitter to turn off the PANIC Alarm
due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system.

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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.

Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.

NOTE:

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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.

1. Remove the screw from the RKE transmitter case (if
equipped).

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2. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade tool to pry the two halves of the RKE transmit­ter case apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during
removal.

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

4. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.

5. Reinstall and tighten the screw until snug (if
equipped).

General Information

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

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

Separating Case Halves

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

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

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

1. Weak battery in RKE transmitter. The expected life of
the battery is from one to two 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

approximately 300 ft (91 m).

NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto­matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.

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How To Use Remote Start

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

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Shift lever in PARK.

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Doors closed.

•

Hood closed.

•

Liftgate closed.

•

Hazard switch off.

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Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed).

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Ignition key removed from ignition switch.

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Battery at an acceptable charge level.

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RKE PANIC button not pressed.

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WARNING!

•

Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon­oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car­bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.

•

Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.

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.

NOTE:

•

For security, power window operation and sunroof or
Sky Slider威 operation (if equipped) is 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/RUN
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 shut downs, 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 the 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, insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position.

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN
position in order to drive the vehicle.

DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks

To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door
trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the door
lock knob on each door trim panel upward.

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Manual Lock Knob

If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door,
the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the
vehicle before closing the door.

NOTE: The manual door locks will not lock or unlock
the liftgate.

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WARNING!

•

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

•

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries or death.

•

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. Don’t leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power win­dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Power Door Locks

A power door lock switch is located on each of the front
door trim panels. Use this switch to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate.

Power Door Lock Switch Location

1 - Unlock 2 - Lock

If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key
is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power
locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden­tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key
or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A
chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and
a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key.

Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped

The doors will lock automatically if all of the following
conditions are met:

1. The Automatic Door Locks feature is enabled

2. The transmission is in gear

3. All doors are closed

4. The throttle is pressed

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6. The doors were not previously locked using the power
door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter

Automatic Door Locks Programming —
If Equipped

The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or
disabled as follows:

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un­derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor­mation.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following procedure:

2

5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h)

1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition
switch.

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2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between
LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to LOCK four times
ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).

Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit

The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:

3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door LOCK switch
to lock the doors.

4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.

5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

NOTE:

•

If you do not hear the chime it means that the system
did not enter the programming mode and you will
need to repeat the procedure.

•

Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accordance
with local laws.

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en­abled.

2. The transmission is in gear and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 mph (0 km/h).

3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.

4. The driver door is opened.

5. The doors were not previously unlocked.

6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).

Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming

The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled as follows:

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand­ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following procedure:

1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.

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4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.

Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its
previous setting.

NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature
in accordance with local laws.

Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors

To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a
Child-Protection Door Lock system.

2

2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON/
RUN and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the
LOCK position.

3. Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the
doors.

To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade
screwdriver (or ignition key) and rotate the dial counter­clockwise to engage the Child-Protection lock and clock­wise to disengage the Child-Protection locks. When the
system on a door is engaged, that door can only be

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opened by using the outside door handle even if the
inside door lock is in the unlocked position.

•

After disengaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.

•

After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock sys­tem, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.

•

For emergency exit with the system engaged, move
the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the
window, and open the door with the outside door
handle.

WARNING!

Child-Protection Door Lock

NOTE:

•

When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be
opened only by using the outside door handle even
though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.

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

WINDOWS
Power Windows

The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel
control all the door windows.

Power Window Switches

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There are single window controls on each passenger door
trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows.
The window controls will operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position.

WARNING!

Never leave children in a vehicle, with the key in the
ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the windows
while operating the power window switches. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

Auto-Down Feature

The driver’s and front passenger’s (if equipped for pas­senger side) power window switches have an “Auto­Down” feature. Press the window switch past the first
detent, release, and the window will go down automati­cally.

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

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

For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature.

For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window
switches 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 is
programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-rogram­mable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.

Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection —
If Equipped

On some models, the driver’s and front passenger’s (if
equipped for passenger side) power window switches
have an “Auto Up” feature. Pull the window switch fully
upward 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, pull the window switch
up to the first detent and release when you want the
window to stop.

For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature.

For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window
switches 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 is
programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Program­mable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.

NOTE:

•

If the window runs into any obstacle during auto­closure, 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 auto­closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the
first detent and hold to close 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.

Reset

It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the
Auto Up feature. To do so, perform the following proce­dure:

1. Pull the window switch up to close the window
completely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.

2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second
detent to open the window completely and continue to
hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after
the window is fully open.

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Window Lockout Button

The window lockout button on the driver’s door trim
panel allows you to disable the window control on the
other doors. To disable the window control on the other
doors, press and release the window LOCKOUT button
(setting it in the down position). To enable the window
controls, press and release the window LOCKOUT but­ton again (setting it in the up position).

Window Lockout Button

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 or Sky Slider™ (if
equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the
buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, then open
the front and rear windows together to minimize the
buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof or Sky
Slider™ open, adjust the sunroof or Sky Slider™ opening
to minimize the buffeting or open any window.

LIFTGATE

To open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and
lift.

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Liftgate Release

NOTE: Use the power door LOCK switch on either front

door trim panel or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to lock and unlock the liftgate. The manual
door locks on the doors and the driver’s door lock
cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.

40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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.

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 Flipper Glass Release

NOTE: To prevent accidental damage the Liftgate Flip-

per Glass will not open if the liftgate is ajar. Make sure the
liftgate is fully closed when attempting to open the
Flipper Glass.

WARNING!

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

NOTE: If a malfunction to the liftgate latch should

occur, 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!

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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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

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

•

Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
positions

•

Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen­ger

•

Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located
on top of the front seats (integrated into the head
restraint)

•

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC) for the driver and passengers seated next to a
window

•

An energy-absorbing steering column and steering
wheel

•

Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants

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42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

•

Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may
enhance occupant protection by managing occupant
energy during an impact event

•

All seat belt systems (except the driver’s and rear
center) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs),
which lock the seat belt webbing into position by
extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting
the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or
secure a large item in a seat — if equipped

NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage
inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different
rates of inflation based on the severity and type of
collision.

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

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride

buckled up in a rear seat.

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.

If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized
seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold
infant and child restraint systems. For more information
on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH).

WARNING!

Infants in rear facing child restraints should never
ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag. An air bag deployment can
cause severe injury or death to infants in that posi­tion.

Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat
belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be

secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt­positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use
child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should
ride properly buckled up in 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 (not in a rear facing child
seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat
as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
(Refer to “Child Restraints”)

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4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your
vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the
side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space
between you and the door.

5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be
modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact
the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided
under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ.

WARNING!

2

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

2. All occupants should always wear their lap and

shoulder belts properly.

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

•

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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

•

Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment
could cause serious injury, including death. Air
Bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably
extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.

•

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC) also need room to inflate. Do not lean
against the door or window. Sit upright in the
center of the seat.

•

In an accident, 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.

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

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they
can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident.
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.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with
lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de­signed to lock during very sudden stops or accidents.
This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move
freely with you under normal conditions. However, in an
accident, the belt will lock and reduce your risk of
striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45

WARNING!

•

It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In an accident, 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.

•

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 an accident the
best.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

•

Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make
your injuries in an accident 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 located on the B-Pillar along
the outboard side and rear of the seat cushion. The rear

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seat belt latch plates are located on the C-Pillar for the
outboard rear seating positions and next to your arm in
the center rear seating position. 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.

Latch Plate

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

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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
properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear
your seat belt snugly.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

•

A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.
Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the
vehicle in an accident, increasing head and neck
injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause
internal injuries. Ribs aren’t 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 you will not protect
you from injury during an accident. 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 belt portion, pull up
a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too

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tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug
belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an
accident.

WARNING!

•

A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of
injury in an accident. 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 will not protect you properly. In a
collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the
belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in
your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer
immediately and have it fixed.

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 on the buckle.
The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to
allow the belt to retract fully.

WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident
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 (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.).

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 fits you best.

NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is
equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows

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the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward
position without pressing the release button. To verify
the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward
on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into
position.

Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt

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As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will
prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,
you will prefer a higher position.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/
shoulder belt.

1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the
anchor point.

2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,
grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a
fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.

3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.
The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the
latch plate.

4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the
folded webbing.

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The belt for driver seating position is equipped with a
retractor pretensioning device, the belt for passenger
seating position is equipped with both retractor and
buckle pretensioning devices. These devices are designed
to remove any slack from the seat belt systems in the
event of a collision. These devices may improve 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 air bags, the preten­sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or
a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.

Seat Belt Lock Out

The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that
will not allow you to extract the center webbing unless
the rear seat upper latch is engaged.

Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
which are used to secure a child restraint system. For
additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re­straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child
Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of
feature for each seating position.

Driver Center Passenger

First Row N/A N/A ALR

Second Row ALR Cinching

Latch Plate

Third Row N/A N/A N/A

•

N/A — Not Applicable

ALR

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•

ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor

If the passenger seating position is equipped with an
ALR and is being used for normal usage:

Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably
wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not
activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a
ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing
to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull
out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort­ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the
latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙click.⬙

Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre­locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in
the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail­able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina­tion lap/shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode

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anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating
position that has a belt with this feature. Children
12 years old and under should always be properly
restrained in the rear seat.

How To Engage 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.

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.

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

Unbuckle 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.

Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)

These 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 head restraint will be split
in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and
trim, the back half being decorative plastic.

How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require
the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear
impact requires deployment, both the driver and front
passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.

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.

NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may
not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.
However if during a front impact, a secondary rear
impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever­ity and type of the impact.

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Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components

1 — Head Restraint Front Half
(Soft Foam and Trim)

2 — Seatback

3 — Head Restraint Back Half
(Decorative Plastic Rear
Cover)
4 — Head Restraint Guide
Tubes

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CAUTION!

All occupants, including the driver, should not oper­ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper positions in order
to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an
accident.

NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and

positioning the head restraint, refer to “Adjusting Active
Head Restraints” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle”.

1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat.

Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)

If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in an accident,
you must reset the head restraint on the driver ’s and
front passenger seat. You can recognize when the Active
Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they
have moved forward (as shown in step three of the
resetting procedure).

Hand Positioning Points On AHR

2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at
a comfortable position.

3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the
vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism.

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2

1 — Downward Movement
2 — Rearward Movement

3—

Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism

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4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock
into the back decorative plastic half.

AHR In Reset Position

NOTE:

•

If you have difficulties or problems resetting the
Active Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer.

•

For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints
checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized
dealer.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert姞)

BeltAlert威 is a feature intended to remind the driver and
front passenger (if equipped with front passenger
BeltAlert威) to fasten their seat belts. This feature is active
whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front seat
passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will
turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are
fastened. BeltAlert威 triggers within 60 seconds of vehicle
speed over 5 mph (8 km/h). The reminder sequence lasts
for 96 seconds or until the respective seat belts are
fastened. After the sequence completes, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light remains illuminated until front belts are
fastened. The driver should instruct all other occupants
to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat belt is unbuckled
while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h),

BeltAlert威 will chime as a single notification and illumi­nate the Seat Belt Reminder Light, then will proceed to
the 96 second reminder sequence.

The front passenger seat BeltAlert威 is not active when the
front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert威 may be
triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front
passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if
equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in
the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are
secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed.

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/RUN or START position. Chrysler Group LLC does
not recommend deactivating BeltAlert威.

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

2. Turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN position (do not
start the engine), 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 within 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.

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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
accident.

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.

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 an accident.

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 accidents.

Seat Belt Extender

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

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags

This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the steering wheel. The passenger’s
Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument
panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS/
AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.

NOTE: These air bags are certified to the new Federal
regulations for Advanced Air Bags.

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Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations

1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags
2 — Knee Bolster

The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation that are based on the severity and type of
collision.

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This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.

This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) that run the entire length of
the headliner to protect the driver and passengers in the
first and second row sitting next to a window.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains

(SABIC) Label Location

NOTE:

•

Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.

•

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

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 Bolster

•

Driver Advanced Front Air Bag

•

Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

•

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC)

•

Front and Side Impact Sensors

•

Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch,
and Seat Track Position Sensors

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•

Supplemental Active Head Restraint for Driver and
Front Passenger

•

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

•

Occupant Classification Module (OCM)

•

Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light

•

Weight Sensors

Advanced Front Air Bag Features

The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver
and front passenger air bags. This system provides output
appropriate to the severity and type of collision as deter­mined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which
may receive information from the front impact sensors.

The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output
is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is
used for more severe collisions.

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NOTE: The passenger Advanced Front Air Bag may not
deploy, even when the driver Advanced Front Air Bag
has, if the Occupant Classification System (refer to ⬙Oc­cupant Classification System⬙) has determined the pas­senger seat is empty or is occupied by someone that is
classified in the ⬙child⬙ size category. This could be a
child, teenager, or even an adult.

WARNING!

•

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

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

•

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

•

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.

•

Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.

•

Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios,
etc.

(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.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC)

SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll­over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants
in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each
air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the
head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential
for side-impact head injuries. The SABIC air bags deploy
downward, covering both windows on the impact side.

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NOTE:

•

Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners
and/or SABIC air bags on both sides of the vehicle
may deploy.

•

Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.

•

Being too close to the side air bags during deployment
could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

The system includes side impact sensors that are cali­brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that
require side air bag occupant protection.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supple­mental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not
stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block
the location of the SABIC. The area where the SABIC is
located should remain free from any obstructions.

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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

•

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.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, 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.

Knee Impact Bolsters

The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and the front passenger, and position front occu­pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front
Air Bag.

Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front
Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im­proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side
air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant
protection.

Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system
required for this vehicle.

The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or
side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required.
Based on the impact sensor’s signals, a central electronic
ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, Supplemen­tal Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), and front seat
belt pretensioners, as required, depending on the severity
and type of impact.

Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi­tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in
certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and
type of collision. 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.

The SABIC will not deploy in all side collisions. SABIC
deployment will depend on the severity and type of
collision.

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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 crashes,
and also are needed to help keep you in position, away
from an inflating air bag.

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

The ORC contains a backup power supply system that
may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or
it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.

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Also, the ORC turns on the “Air Bag Warning

Light” for four to eight seconds for a self-check

when the ignition is first turned to ON/RUN.

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 if the light comes on again after initial
startup.

WARNING!

Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru­ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the
air bag system immediately.

It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru­ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is
noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos­tics also record the nature of the malfunction.

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system
required for this vehicle. It is designed to turn off the
passenger Advanced Front Air Bag for an empty seat and
for occupants classified in a category other than an adult.
This could be a child, teenager, or even an adult.

NOTE: Children 12 years or younger should always
ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child
restraint.

•

Occupant Classification Module (OCM)

The OCM is located beneath the front passenger seat. The
OCM classifies the occupant into categories based on the
measurements made by the seat weight sensors. The
OCM communicates with the ORC. The ORC uses the
occupant category to determine whether the passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag should be turned off. It also
determines the rate of air bag inflation during a collision.

•

Weight Sensors

Your vehicle has four Weight Sensors located between the
seat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measure
applied weight and transfers that information to the
OCM.

•

Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light

The PAD Indicator Light (an amber light located in the
center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front
passenger when the passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is
turned off. The PAD Indicator light illuminates the words

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“PASS AIR BAG OFF” to show that the passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag will not inflate during a collision
requiring air bag deployment. When the right front
passenger seat is empty or when very light objects are
placed on the seat, the passenger air bag will not inflate
even though the PAD indicator light is not illuminated.

Indicator Light Location

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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

The PAD indicator light should not be illuminated when
an adult passenger is properly seated in the front passen­ger seat. In this case, the passenger Advanced Front Air
Bag is ready to be inflated if a collision requires an air bag
deployment.

For all other occupants, the PAD indicator light will be
illuminated indicating that the passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag is turned off and will not inflate.

NOTE:

Even though this vehicle is equipped with an
occupant classification system, children 12 years or
younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an
appropriate child restraint (refer to “Child Restraints”).

WARNING!

Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air
bag. A deploying passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
can cause death or serious injury to a child in a
rear-facing infant seat.

Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD) System

Front Passenger Indicator Light Air Bag Status

Adult OFF ON
Child ON OFF

Grocery Bags,

Heavy Briefcases

and Other Rela-

ON OFF

tively Light Ob-

jects

Empty or Very

Light Objects

OFF* OFF

* Since the system senses weight, some small objects

will turn the PAD Indicator Light on.

Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PAD
Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding
in the front passenger seat. If an adult occupant’s weight
is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door
or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may
not properly classify the occupant. Objects lodged under
the seat or between the seat and the center console can
prevent the occupant’s weight from being measured
properly and may result in the occupant being improp­erly classified. Ensure that the front passenger seatback
does not touch anything placed on the second row of
seats because this can also affect occupant classification.
Also, if you fold down the seats in the second row check
to be sure they don’t touch the front passenger seat.

If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way, it
should only be serviced by an authorized dealer. If the
seat is removed (or even if the seat attachment bolts are
loosened or tightened in any way), take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer.

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If there is a fault present in the air bag system, the Air Bag
Warning Light (a red light located in the center of the
instrument cluster directly in front of the driver) will be
turned on. This indicates that you should have an autho­rized dealer service the system immediately. The Air Bag
Warning Light is turned on whenever there is a fault that
can affect the operation of the air bag system. If there is a
fault present in the PAD Indicator Light, the Air Bag
Warning Light will be illuminated to show that the
passenger Advanced Front Air Bag may be turned off
until the fault is cleared. If the Air Bag Warning Light is
illuminated, have an authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately. If an object is lodged under the seat
and interferes with operation of the weight sensors, a
fault will occur which turns on both the PAD Indicator
Light and the Air Bag Warning Light. Once the lodged
object is removed, the fault will be automatically cleared
after a short period of time.

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Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
Inflator Units
The Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering

wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad­vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the
Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates
are possible based on collision severity and type. The
steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of
the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as
the air bags inflate to their full size. The air bags fully
inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of
the time it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags then
quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and
front passenger.

The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air
bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.

Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front
Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im­proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side
air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant
protection.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC)
The Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC) may deploy during rollovers and collisions

where the impact is confined to a particular area of the
side of the vehicle, depending on the severity and type of
collision. In these events, the ORC will deploy the SABIC
only on the impact side of the vehicle. Because air bag
sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed

and damage by themselves are not good indicators of
whether or not an air bag should have deployed.

A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side
curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes
the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and
covers the window. The air bag 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 side curtain air bag
inflates. This especially applies to children. The side

1

curtain air bag is only about 3

⁄2inches (9 cm) thick when

it is inflated.

The system includes side impact sensors that are cali­brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that
require air bag occupant protection.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71

WARNING!

If your vehicle is equipped with left and right
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high
enough to block the location of the SABIC. The area
where the SABIC is located should remain free from
any obstructions.

The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com­ponents that affect the front passenger air bag deploy­ment. Correctly functioning front passenger seat compo­nents are critical for the Occupant Classification System
(OCS) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu­late the proper air bag deployment. Do not make any
modifications to the front passenger seat components,
assembly, or to the seat cover.

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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

The following requirements must be strictly adhered to:

•

Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or
components in any way.

•

Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not
designated for the specific model being repaired. Al­ways use the correct seat cover specified for the
vehicle.

•

Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat
cover.

•

Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those
approved by Chrysler Group LLC/Mopar威.

•

At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) component or SRS related component or fas­tener be modified or replaced with any part except
those which are approved by Chrysler Group
LLC/Mopar威.

WARNING!

Unapproved modifications or service procedures to
the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo­nents or seat cover may inadvertently change the air
bag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This could
result in death or serious injury to the front seat
passenger if the vehicle is involved in a collision. A
modified vehicle may not comply with required
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
and/or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(CMVSS).

Front And Side Impact Sensors

In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the
ORC in determining appropriate response to impact
events.

Enhanced Accident Response System

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

•

Cut off fuel to the engine.

•

Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition key is turned off.

•

Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.

•

Unlock the doors automatically.

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NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
the air bag system.

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

•

The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause
abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and
front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The
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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If A Deployment Occurs

The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately
after deployment.

•

As the air bags deflate you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air

74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

bag 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.

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.

WARNING!

Deployed air bags cannot protect you in another
collision. Have the air bags, and seat belt retractor
assembly replaced by an authorized dealer immedi­ately.

Maintaining Your Air Bag System

WARNING!

•

Modifications to any part of the air bag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the air bag 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
or add aftermarket side steps or running boards.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

•

Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or
may not function properly if modifications are
made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer
for any air bag system service. If your seat includ­ing your trim cover and cushion needs to be
serviced in any way (including removal or
loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts),
take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only
manufacturer approved seat accessories may be
used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag system
for persons with disabilities, contact your autho­rized dealer.

•

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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75

Air Bag Warning Light

You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal

circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.

•

The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON/RUN position.

•

The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.

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The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.

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NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
fuse is good.

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

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

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How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

•

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

•

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

•

How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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

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

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is
required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.

In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special equip­ment, can read the information if they have access to the
vehicle or the EDR.

Child Restraints

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

•

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 can be
used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the
vehicle. 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
“Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.

WARNING!

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

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 “Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.

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
seat back, 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 of the seat belt should be low on the
hips and as snug as possible.

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

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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.

NOTE: For additional information, refer to
www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana­dian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s web­site for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm

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WARNING!

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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.

•

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 air bag, which may cause severe or
fatal injury to the infant.

Here are some tips on 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 Group 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.

•

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

WARNING!

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 accident, it could strike the occupants
or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)

Your vehicle’s rear 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

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

All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages
that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible
child seats having flexible webbing mounted attach­ments. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be
installed in the outboard seating positions only. The
center seating position will accommodate LATCH­compatible lower anchorages with flexible webbing
mounted attachments only. Regardless of the specific
type of lower attachment. Never install LATCH­compatible child seats such that two seats share a com­mon lower anchorage.

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If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints
in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the
LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard
position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the
center position. If your child restraints are not LATCH­compatible, you can only install the child restraints using
the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to “Installing The
LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” and “In­stalling Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” for
typical installation instructions.

Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
System

We urge you to 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.

Latch Anchorages

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each
rear seating position located on the back of the seat.

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

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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 child seat 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. For the
outboard seating positions, route the tether underneath
the head restraint and attach the hook to the tether
anchor located on the back of the seat. Finally, tighten all
three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and

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downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc­tions.

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 seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or
a cinching latch plate to secure a Child Restraint System
(CRS). These types of seat belts are designed to keep the
lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint
so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR

will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt
from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into
the retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to
“Automatic Locking Mode” description under “Seat
Belts in Passenger Seating Positions” section. The chart
below defines the seating positions with an Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate.

Driver Center Passenger

First Row N/A N/A ALR

Second Row ALR Cinching

ALR

Latch Plate

Third Row N/A N/A N/A

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N/A — Not Applicable

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ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor

To attach a child restraint tether strap:

1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough
of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it

through the belt path of the child restraint. Slide the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Next,
extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and
then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates
the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.

2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system
will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and
pull it tight if necessary.

Installing a Child Restraint with a Cinching Latch Plate:

1. To install a child restraint with a cinching latch plate,
first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to route it through the belt path of the child.
Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
“click.”

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2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system
will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and
pull it tight if necessary.

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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.

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If the belt still can’t 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 can’t make the child restraint secure,
try a different seating position.

To attach a child restraint tether strap

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Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path
for the strap between the anchor and the child seat,
preferably between the head restraint posts under­neath the head restraint.

Tether Strap Mounting

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

Air Bags 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
an accident.

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) 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. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve­hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.

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A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered 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.

WARNING!

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

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WARNING! (Continued)

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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.

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.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89

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 four 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.

Floor Mat Safety Information

Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.

WARNING!

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

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

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Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.

•

Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter­fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.

•

Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on
top of already installed floor mats. Additional
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.

•

Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al­ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

•

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

•

If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.

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.

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

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lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation 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.

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CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors .............................. 99

䡵 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped .......... 103

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▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 99

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . 100

▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... 101

▫ Power Mirrors ...................... 101

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ........... 102

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . 102

▫ Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If

Equipped .......................... 103

▫ Operation ......................... 105

▫ Phone Call Features .................. 113

▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features ............. 116

▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 120

▫ Things You Should Know About Your

Uconnect™ Phone .................... 122

▫ General Information .................. 133

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䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 133

▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 133

▫ Commands ........................ 134

▫ Voice Training ...................... 138

䡵 Seats .............................. 138

▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped ....... 139

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 140

▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments .......... 142

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

Feature ........................... 149

䡵 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 151

▫ Programming The Memory Feature ....... 152

▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless

Entry Transmitter To Memory ........... 153

▫ Memory Position Recall ................ 154

▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat

(Available With Memory Seat Only) ....... 154

▫ Front Seat — Manual Recline ............ 143

▫ Manual Lumbar Support — If Equipped .... 144

▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If

Equipped .......................... 144

▫ Head Restraints ..................... 145

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 156

䡵 Lights ............................. 158

▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 158

▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 158

▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 159

▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With

Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 160

▫ Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped ...... 160

▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 161

▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 161

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 161

▫ Turn Signals ........................ 162

▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 162

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 164

▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 165

▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 166

▫ Windshield Washers .................. 167

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▫ Mist Feature ........................ 168

▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 168

▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With

Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 170

▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 162

▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 163

▫ Map/Reading Lights .................. 163

▫ Cargo Light ........................ 164

▫ Battery Saver Feature ................. 164

䡵 Tilt Steering Column ................... 170

䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 171

▫ To Activate ......................... 172

▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 173

▫ To Deactivate ....................... 173

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▫ To Resume Speed .................... 173

䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 183

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 173

▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 174

䡵 Parksense威 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 175

▫ Parksense威 Sensors ................... 175

▫ Parksense威 Warning Display ............ 175

▫ Parksense威 Display ................... 176

▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense威 ....... 180

▫ Service The Parksense威 Rear Park Assist

System ............................ 180

▫ Cleaning The Parksense威 System ......... 181

▫ Parksense威 System Usage Precautions ...... 181

▫ Programming HomeLink威 .............. 184

▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 187

▫ Using HomeLink威 ................... 188

▫ Reprogramming A Single

HomeLink威 Button ................... 188

▫ Security ........................... 188

▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 188

▫ General Information .................. 189

䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 190

▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 191

▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 191

▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 191

▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 191

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97

▫ Opening The Sky Slider™ .............. 196

▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 191

▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 192

▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 192

▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 192

▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 192

▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 192

▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 193

䡵 Sky Slider™ Full Length Open Roof —

If Equipped .......................... 193

▫ Sky Slider™ Usage Precautions .......... 193

▫ Sky Slider™ Control .................. 195

▫ Closing The Sky Slider™ ............... 196

▫ Anti-Pinch Protect Feature .............. 197

▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 197

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▫ Sky Slider™ Maintenance .............. 198

䡵 Electrical Power Outlet ................. 198

䡵 Cupholders .......................... 201

䡵 Storage ............................. 202

▫ Glove Box Storage Compartment ......... 202

▫ Front Storage Compartment ............. 202

▫ Console Storage Compartment ........... 203

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䡵 Cargo Area Features ................... 204

䡵 Rear Window Features .................. 210

▫ Cargo Load Floor .................... 204

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 210

▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 211

䡵 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 212