Jeep Wrangler 2010 User Manual

SECTION PAGE

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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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INDEX

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

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

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INTRODUCTION

This booklet is a supplement to the Owner’s Manual. It
contains information relative to the right-hand-drive
Postal Model. You will find illustrations and instructions
regarding operation of interior controls unique to this
vehicle. The Maintenance Schedule and general care and
handling of your vehicle are common with the left-hand­drive model and can be found in the accompanying
Owner’s Manual. You are urged to read these publica­tions carefully.

Following the instructions and recommendations pro­vided will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of
your vehicle. After you have read the manual, it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and
remain with the vehicle when sold.

Copyright © 2009 Chrysler Group LLC

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CONTENTS

䡵 Occupant Restraints ...................... 6

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................7

▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 12

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ................. 12

▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert威) ......................... 13

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▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 14

▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 14

▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 15

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers,
Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and front
passenger, and side airbags (if equipped) for both the
driver and front passenger. If you will be carrying
children too small for adult-sized belts, your seat belts
can also be used to hold infant and child restraint
systems.

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

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

WARNING!

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

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

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that
they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.
Some of the worst injuries happen when people are
thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility
of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the

inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should
be belted at all times to reduce or prevent injuries.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

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

WARNING!

•

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.

(Continued)

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WARNING! (Continued)

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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 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 take the forces of a collision the best.
Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make
your injuries in a collision much worse. You might
suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out
of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to
wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas­sengers safe, too.

(Continued)

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WARNING! (Continued)

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

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front
seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch
plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the
webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around
your lap.

Pulling Out the Lap/Shoulder Belt Latch Plate

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

Inserting Latch Plate into Buckle

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WARNING!

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

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

(Continued)

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WARNING! (Continued)

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

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

NOTE: The Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on
until the driver’s seat belt is buckled.

Removing Slack from Belt

WARNING!

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

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

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.

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

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the front seat positions, the shoulder belt anchorage
can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt
away from your neck. Push in on the anchorage near
your outside shoulder and slide it up or down to reach
the position that serves you best.

Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt

WARNING!

Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the
belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure
to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the
effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of
injury in a collision.

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. When you release the
anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
it is locked in position.

Seat Belt Pretensioners

The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped
with a pretensioning device that is designed to remove
any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a
collision. This device improves the performance of the
seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the

occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all
size occupants, including those in child restraints.

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

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

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert姞)

If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within
60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed
is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Seat Belt
Use Reminder System (BeltAlert威) will alert the driver to
buckle the seat belt. The driver should also instruct all
other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the

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warning is triggered, BeltAlert威 will continue to chime
and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or
until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. BeltAlert威 will be
reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more
than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than
5 mph (8 km/h).

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

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

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

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

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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.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

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

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

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and
when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if
equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized
dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex­tender and store it.

WARNING!

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

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right
front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint
systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the
steering wheel. The front passenger airbag is mounted in
the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
letters SRS are embossed on the airbag covers.

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

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NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal
regulations for Advanced Airbags.

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

If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they are
located inside the driver and front passenger seats, and
their covers are also labeled SRS.

Side Airbag Location

NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior

trim; but they will open during airbag deployment.

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WARNING!

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

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If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do
not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the side airbags; the performance
could be adversely affected and/or objects could
be pushed into you, causing serious injury.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

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If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do
not attach cupholders or any other objects on or
around the door. The inflating side airbag could
drive the objects into occupants, causing serious
injury.

•

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

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Do not store or place items under the front seats.
You may damage the airbag wiring harnesses.

The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of
inflation that are based on severity and type of collision.
Along with the seat belts, Advanced Front Airbags work
with the instrument panel knee bolsters to provide

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improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occu­pant protection.

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

1. All occupants should ALWAYS use their lap and
shoulder belts properly.

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

3. Do not lean against the door. If your vehicle has side
airbags, the side airbags will inflate forcefully into the
space between you and the door.

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

WARNING!

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

•

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

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If the vehicle has side airbags, they also need room
to inflate. Do not lean against the door. Sit upright
in the center of the seat.

Airbag System Components

The airbag system consists of the following:

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Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

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Airbag Warning Light

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Driver Front Airbag

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Front Passenger Airbag

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Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (If Equipped)

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Steering Wheel and Column

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Instrument Panel

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Knee Impact Bolsters

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Front and Side Impact Sensors

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Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner

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How the Airbag System Works

Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module

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 airbags is required in a frontal or side collision.
Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic
ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, side airbags,
and front seat belt, as required, depending on each type
of impact.

Advanced Front Airbags 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 Airbags are not ex­pected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover
collisions.

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The Advanced Front Airbags 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 Airbags may deploy in crashes with
little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe
initial deceleration.

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

Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over
time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not
good indicators of whether or not an airbag 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 airbag.

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

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

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

WARNING!

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

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The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are
located in the center of the steering wheel and the right
side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a
collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator
units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to
inflate the Advanced Front Airbags. Different airbag
inflation rates are possible, based on the collision type
and severity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and
the upper right side of the instrument panel separate
and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full

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size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 millisec­onds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink
your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate while helping
to restrain the driver and front passenger.

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

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The Side Impact (SRS) Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
(If Equipped) are designed to activate only in certain

side collisions.

The ORC determines if a side collision requires the
side airbags to inflate based on the severity and type of
collision.

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The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of
the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START
or ON positions. These include all of the items previously
mentioned.

based on the severity and type of collision, the side airbag
inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered,
releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The inflating side
airbag exits through the seat seam into the space between
the occupant and the door. The side airbags fully inflate
in about 10 milliseconds. The side airbag moves at a very
high speed and with such a high force, that it could injure
you if you are not seated properly, or if items are
positioned in the area where the side airbag inflates. This
especially applies to children.

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

If a Deployment Occurs

The airbags are designed to deflate immediately after
deployment.

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

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

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The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra­sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The
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 have not healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.

•

As the airbags 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
airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate
the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye
irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or
throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on
your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in­structions for cleaning.

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

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WARNING!

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

Enhanced Accident Response System

In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, the
vehicle communication network intact, and the power
intact, the ORC will determine if the event is severe
enough for the Enhanced Accident Response System to
perform the following functions:

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Cuts off fuel to the engine.

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

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

•

Unlocks the doors automatically.

Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

•

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

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

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

•

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

Airbag Warning Light

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

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Does not come on during the six to eight seconds after
the ignition switch is first turned on.

•

Remains on after the six to eight second interval.

•

Comes on for any period of time while driving.

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

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

NOTE:

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

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

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

In the event that an investigation is undertaken by
Chrysler Group LLC (regardless of initiative), the com­pany or its designated representative will first obtain
permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the
vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before
accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to
download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e.,
pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be

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provided to the custodial entity upon request. General
data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes
may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash
databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. govern­ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive
nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve­hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential
data will not be disclosed by Chrysler Group LLC to any
third party except when:

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

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

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant.

4. Otherwise required by law.

Data parameters that are recorded:

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

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Vehicle speed

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Engine RPM

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Brake switch status

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Pedal position

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And other parameters depending on vehicle
configuration

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CONTENTS

䡵 Instrument Panel Features ................ 28

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

1 — Air Outlet 6 — Climate Controls
2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Power Outlet
3 — Horn 8 — Lower Switch Bank
4 — Radio 9 — Auxiliary Power Outlet
5 — Glove Compartment

STARTING AND OPERATING

CONTENTS

䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ......... 30

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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED

The engine block heater warms engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three wire extension cord. The engine block
heater cord is found under the hood near the brake fluid
reservoir.

WARNING!

Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could
cause electrocution.

Use the heater when temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) are
expected to last for several days.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.8L .............. 32 䡵 Maintenance Procedures .................. 33

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.8L

1 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Air Cleaner Filter
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Battery 11 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
6 — Integrated Power Module

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

The Scheduled Maintenance appearing in the Owner’s
Manual also applies to this vehicle. The time and mileage
intervals should be followed to assure proper operation
of your vehicle.

Failure to perform maintenance services at the specified
intervals as outlined in the “Maintenance Schedule” may
void provisions of your vehicle warranty.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 33

The right-hand-drive configuration requires different
placement of some serviceable components. Refer to
“Engine Compartment” in this section for component
locations.

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INDEX

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36 INDEX

Airbag ................................ 15

Airbag Deployment .......................22

Airbag Light ............................24

Airbag Maintenance .......................24

Airbag, Side ............................ 21

Belts, Seat ...............................7

Diagrams, Engine ........................32

Engine

Block Heater .......................... 30

Compartment .........................32

Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 23

Extender, Seat Belt ........................14

Introduction ............................. 4

Lap Belts ............................... 7

Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................7

Lights

Airbag ..............................24

Occupant Restraints ....................... 6

Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ..............14

Pretensioners

Seat Belts ............................ 12

Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 13

Restraints, Occupant .......................6

Heater, Engine Block ...................... 30

Instrument Panel and Controls ............... 28

Scheduled Maintenance ....................33

Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 13

Seat Belts ............................... 7

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 12

And Pregnant Women ................... 14

Extender ............................. 14

Front Seat .............................7

Pretensioners ..........................12

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Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ..............12

Shoulder Belts ........................... 7

Side Airbag .............................21

Starting

Engine Block Heater .....................30

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 15

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