Ram Trucks 2014 ProMaster Commercial User Manual

2014

OWNER’S MANUAL

ProMaster

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 © 2013 Chrysler Group LLC

SECTION PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3

2

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................9

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .............................69

4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................119

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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................183

6

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................273

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................313

8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................369

9

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................377

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INDEX ....................................................................387

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION ........................4

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䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........7

䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............4

䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............6

䡵 VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ............6

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 parts, and cares about your satisfac­tion.

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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6 INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owners 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 Owners Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau­tions.

VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to
body modifications or special equipment installed by van
conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. Refer
to the Warranty Information book, Section 2.1.C. Such
equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters,
stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and
service on these items, contact the applicable manufac­turer.

Operating instructions for the special equipment in­stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should
also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions
are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for
assistance in obtaining replacement documents from the
applicable manufacturer.

For information on the Body Builders Guide refer to:
www.rambodybuilder.com. This website contains di­mensional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It
is intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical
support. For service issues, contact your authorized
dealer.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle
frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor­mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your
vehicle, the vehicle registration and 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 collision resulting in serious injury or
death.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12

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

▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............14

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

䡵 STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED ....14

▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel .......14

▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock —

If Equipped ..........................15

䡵 SENTRY KEY® .........................15

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

▫ General Information ....................16

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䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..............17

▫ Rearming Of The System .................17

▫ To Arm The System .....................17

▫ To Disarm The System ...................17

▫ Security System Manual Override ...........18

䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................18

䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ............18

▫ To Unlock The Doors....................19

▫ To Lock The Doors .....................19

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters........19

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▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........20

▫ Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode .....35

▫ General Information ....................21

䡵 POWER DOOR LOCKS ...................21

▫ Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped .......23

▫ Auto Unlock Doors — If Equipped ..........23

䡵 WINDOWS ...........................24

▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ...........24

▫ Wind Buffeting .......................25

䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................26

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................29

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....33

▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage —

If Equipped ..........................34

▫ Energy Management Feature ..............36

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................36

▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert®) ..........................36

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........37

▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —

Air Bags ............................38

▫ Air Bag System Components ..............39

▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features ...........40

▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....44

▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............51

▫ Child Restraints .......................52

䡵 FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH ..................61

䡵 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....62

䡵 SAFETY TIPS ..........................63

▫ Transporting Passengers..................63

▫ Exhaust Gas .........................64

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▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle .............................65

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ....................67

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical
key simply press the mechanical key release button.

The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key
code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho­rized studio that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can
be used to order duplicate keys.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

Ignition Key Removal

1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an
automatic transmission).

2. Rotate the key to the OFF/LOCK position.

3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Ignition Switch Positions

1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK) 3 — AVV (START)
2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)

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WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK and re­move the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil­dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.

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

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WARNING! (Continued)

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

Locking Doors With A Key

You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn
the key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for maintenance procedures.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK, sounds a
signal to remove the key.

STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with­out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved
approximately a half turn in either direction, and the key
is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will lock.

To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel

With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel one­quarter revolution in either direction, turn off the engine
and remove the key. Turn the steering wheel slightly in
either direction until the lock engages.

To Release The Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped

Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine.
If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly to
the right or left to disengage the lock.

NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the
lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to
disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.

SENTRY KEY®

The Sentry Key® 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.

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The system uses ignition keys which 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.

NOTE: A key which 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.

If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned
to the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a
problem with the electronics.

CAUTION!

• Always remove the Sentry Key® from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat­tended.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not com­patible with some aftermarket 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.

Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key® has been programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a five digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).

This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an
authorized dealer.

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

General Information

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference that may be

received, including interference that may cause unde­sired operation.

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

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Ve­hicle Security Alarm is activated, interior switches for
door locks are disabled. The system provides both au­dible and visible signals, for the first three minutes the
horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash. For
an additional 15 minutes only the turn signal lights will
flash.

Rearming Of The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of turn lamps flashing, if the system
has not been disabled. If the condition which initiated the

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alarm is still present, the system will ignore that condi­tion and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.

To Arm The System

To Arm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm will set
when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit­ter to lock the doors. If a door or the hood is not properly
shut, it will be excluded from the perimetral testing by
the alarm system.

To Disarm The System

Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door and disarm
the system.

The Vehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if a pro­grammed Sentry Key® is inserted into the ignition
switch. To exit the alarming mode, press the RKE trans­mitter UNLOCK button, or insert a programmed Sentry
Key® into the ignition switch.

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The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ­ously described arming sequences has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

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:

• The front courtesy overhead console and door cour­tesy lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in
the “Dome ON” position.

Security System Manual Override

The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

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

• The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors 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.

NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with
metal objects.

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To Unlock The Doors

Press and release the UNLOCK button on RKE transmit­ter once to unlock only the front doors. Press and release
the CARGO UNLOCK button on RKE transmitter once to
unlock the cargo area (rear lateral sliding doors and rear
door). The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge
the unlock signal.

To Lock The Doors

Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit­ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the signal. If a door is ajar the turn signal
lights will flash at an increased rate and there will be no
horn chirp, this is to indicate that a door is still ajar.

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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter

Programming Additional Transmitters

Refer to Sentry Key® “Customer Key Programming”.

If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.

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Transmitter Battery Replacement

NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap­ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.

1. Press the mechanical key release button and release
the mechanical key to access the battery case screw
located on the side of the Key Fob.

2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob
using a small screwdriver.

Key Fob Screw Location

3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the
battery observing its polarity.

4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the
screw to lock it into place.

General Information

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, includ-

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

Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station

2.
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.

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POWER DOOR LOCKS

The central LOCK/UNLOCK button has an LED that
indicates whether the doors are locked or unlocked.

• LED ON: doors locked. Press central LOCK/
UNLOCK button once again to centrally unlock all
doors. The LED will switch off.

• LED OFF: doors unlocked. Press the central LOCK/
UNLOCK button again to centrally lock all doors. The
doors will be locked only if all the doors are properly
closed.

Once the doors have been locked with the RKE transmit­ter, it will no longer be possible to unlock them by
pressing central LOCK/UNLOCK button.

To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to
the first detent. If the rear doors are locked, you must pull
the door handle twice to open the door.

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The load compartment power door lock switch is located
on the driver door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or
unlock the load compartment doors.

Load Compartment Power Door Lock Switch

WARNING!

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

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

• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re­move the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

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

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

CAUTION!

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

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Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped

The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled.
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). The
auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your
authorized dealer per written request of the customer.
Please see your authorized dealer for service.

Auto Unlock Doors — If Equipped

This feature unlocks the front driver and passenger doors
when one of the front doors is open.

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WINDOWS
Power Windows — If Equipped

The control on the left front door panel has UP-DOWN
switches that give you fingertip control of all power
windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on
the front passenger door for passenger window control.

Power Window Switches

NOTE: The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the

power windows to operate for up to three minutes after
the ignition is turned OFF. This feature is cancelled when
either front door is opened.

WARNING!

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

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

Auto-Down Feature

The front window switches are equipped with an Auto­Down feature. Press the window switch for a short
period of time, release, and the window will go down
automatically.

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

The power window switches remain active for up to
three minutes (depending on the accessory delay setting)
after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening a
vehicle front door will cancel this feature.

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, in certain open or partially open posi­tions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized.
If the buffeting occurs open the front windows together
to minimize the buffeting.

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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 the driver and
all seating positions

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

• Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen­ger

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)

• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)

• An energy-absorbing steering column and steering

wheel

• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants

• Passenger seat belt systems include Automatic Lock-

ing 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

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 can be used to hold infant and
child restraint systems.

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

1. If a child from 2 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.

WARNING!

Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an

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air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air
Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12
years or younger, including a child in a rearward
facing infant seat.

• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a
vehicle with a rear seat.

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

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

2. All occupants should 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.

4. Do not lean against the door or window. Your vehicle

has side air bags, and if 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.

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WARNING!

•

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

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

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

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

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

• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and/or Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bag (SAB) during deployment could cause
you to be severely injured or killed.

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 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.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions 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. However, in a collision the
belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the
inside of the vehicle or being thrown out.

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WARNING!

• It is 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 using
a seat belt properly.

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WARNING! (Continued)

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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.

• Two people should never be belted into a single
seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
another in a collision, 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. 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.

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 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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• A belt that is worn under your arm is 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 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 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.

Removing Slack From Belt

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WARNING!

A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of

•

internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t
be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across
your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as
possible and keep it snug.

• A twisted belt may 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 a 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.

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 (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.) or if the air bag deployed.

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.

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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.

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage — If Equipped

In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be
adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt
away from your neck. Press down on the button located
on the upper belt guide, and then move it up or down to
the position that fits you best.

Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt

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

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode

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

When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode

Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety
seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with
this feature.

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.

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.

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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.

WARNING!

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

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

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Energy Management Feature

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

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

Seat Belt Pretensioners

The seat belts for all front seating positions are equipped
with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove
slack from the seat belt 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 still must 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.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)

BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and
front passenger(s) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is
active whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front
seat passenger(s) is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder
Light will turn on and remain on until the front seat belts
are fastened. When the driver is unbelted during the first
six seconds from key on, in addition to the visual signal,
an acoustic warning of maximum six seconds starts

(maximum six seconds of continuous chime). It stops
after the end of the six second period or when the driver
seatbelts becomes fastened.

The BeltAlert® warning sequence begins after the vehicle
speed is over than 6 mph (10 km/h) for more than five
seconds or 12 mph (20 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt
Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.
Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire
duration (maximum 90 seconds) or until the respective
seatbelts are fastened. After the sequence completes, the
Seat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminated until the
respective seat 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 6 mph (10 km/h) for more than five seconds
or 12 mph (20 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio
and visual notification.

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The front passenger seat BeltAlert® is not active when
both the front passenger seats are unoccupied. BeltAlert®
may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on
one or both of the front passenger seats. It is recom­mended that pets be restrained in pet harnesses or pet
carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is
properly stowed.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts
throughout their pregnancies. 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.

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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 center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
word AIRBAG is embossed on the air bag covers.

Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations

1 — Driver Advanced Front Air
Bag

2 — Passenger Advanced Front
Air Bag

3 — Knee Bolsters

NOTE: The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air
Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for
Advanced Air Bags.

This vehicle is equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver and
front passengers sitting next to a window. The vehicle
SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and
their covers are labeled: AIRBAG.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat­Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in
the outboard side of the front seats.

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NOTE:

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

• After any collision, 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 Bolsters

• Driver Advanced Front Air Bag

• Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

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• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)

• Front and Side Impact Sensors

• Seat Belt Buckle Switch

• Seat Belt Pretensioners

Advanced Front Air Bag Features

The Advanced Front Air Bag system has single stage
driver and front passenger air bags.

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.

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

• 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.

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags may provide
enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a
side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bag is marked with an air bag label sewn into the
outboard side of the front seats.

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label

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When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the
front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag
deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left
air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air
bag only.

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Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)

SABIC air bags may offer side-impact protection to front
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 curtains deploy downward, covering both
windows on the impact side.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)

Label Location

NOTE:

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

• Being too close to the SAB and SABIC 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 air bag occupant protection.

WARNING!

• 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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• 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.

• 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.

SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt
restraint system. Occupants, including children who are
up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be
seriously injured or killed. Occupants, especially chil­dren, should not lean on or sleep against the door, side
windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags
inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint.

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Always sit upright as possible with your back against the
seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the
appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or
booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the
child.

Knee Impact Bolsters

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

Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front
Air Bags work with the knee impact bolsters to provide
improved protection for the driver and front passenger.

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, SABIC air
bags, SAB air bags, and front seat belt pretensioners, as
required, depending on several factors, including 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 several factors,
including 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 side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions.
Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and
type of collision.

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

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

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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.

Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning
Light in the instrument panel for approxi­mately four to eight seconds for a self-check

when the ignition is first turned on. 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.

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.

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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.

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. 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.

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units

The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are
designed to activate only in certain side collisions.

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

Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air
bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be
triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The
inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space
between the occupant and the door. The SAB fully inflate
in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag 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 air bag inflates. This
especially applies to children.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units

During collisions where the impact is confined to a
particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may
deploy the SABIC air bags, 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.

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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 that 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
curtain air bag is only about 3.5 in (9 cm) thick when it is
inflated.

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

Front And Side Impact Sensors

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

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If A Deployment Occurs

The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.

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.

• 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
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!

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Maintaining Your Air Bag System

Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the air bags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac­tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im­mediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Con­troller (ORC) system serviced as well.

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, vehicle body structure, or
add aftermarket side steps or running boards.

• 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.

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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.

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.

• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or

remains on while driving.

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 recording time of five seconds is
designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems. 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.

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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 at all
times, including babies and children. Every state in the
United States, and every Canadian province, requires
that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This
is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

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 make sure you have the correct
seat for your child. Carefully read and follow all the
instructions and warnings in the child restraint Owner ’s
Manual and on all the labels attached to the car seat.

Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has
a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. You should also make sure that you can install
it in the vehicle where you will use it.

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/eng/roadsafety/
safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

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WARNING!

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

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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint

Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or

Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible

younger and who have not reached the

height or weight limits of their child

restraint

Small Children Children who are at least two years old

or who have out-grown the height or

five-point Harness, facing forward in the

weight limit of their rear-facing child

restraint

Larger Children Children who have out-grown their

forward-facing child restraint, but are

too small to properly fit the vehicle’s

seat belt

Children Too Large for

Child Restraints

Children 12 years old or younger, who

have out-grown the height or weight

Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in the rear seat

limit of their booster seat

Child Restraint, facing rearward in the

rear seat of the vehicle

Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a

rear seat of the vehicle

Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the

vehicle seat belt, seated in the rear seat

of the vehicle

of the vehicle

Infants And Child Restraints

Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward­facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they
reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing
child safety seat. 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 from birth until
they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier.
Convertible child seats can be used either rearward­facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child
seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward­facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be
used rearward-facing by children who have outgrown

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their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years
old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they
reach the highest weight or height allowed by their
convertible child seat.

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 12
years or younger, including a child in a rearward
facing infant seat.

• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a
vehicle with a rear seat.

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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Older Children And Child Restraints

Children who are two years old or who have outgrown
their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward­facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and
convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direc­tion are for children who are over two years old or who
have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of
their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should
remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for
as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height
allowed by the child seat.

All children whose weight or height is above the
forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a
belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts
fit 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 belt-positioning booster seat are held
in the vehicle by the seat belt.

WARNING!

•

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
child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when
installing an infant or child restraint.

• After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle, do
not move the vehicle seat forward or rearward
because it can loosen the child restraint attach­ments. Remove the child restraint before adjusting
the vehicle seat position. When the vehicle seat has
been adjusted, reinstall the child restraint.

• When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in
the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor­ages, 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.

Children Too Large For Booster Seats

Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this
simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the
vehicle’s seat belt alone:

1. Can the child sit all the way back against the back of
the vehicle seat?

2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front
of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the
way back?

3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder
between their neck and arm?

4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching
the child’s thighs and not their stomach?

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5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the
child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the
child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check belt fit peri­odically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched. A
child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of
position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck,
move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use
a booster seat to position the seat belt on the child
correctly.

WARNING!

Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an
arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt
will not protect a child properly, which may result in
serious injury or death. A child must always wear
both the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt
correctly.

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58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles

This commercial vehicle is not designed for use as a
family vehicle and is not intended for carrying children
in the front passenger seat(s). Never install rearward­facing child restraints in this vehicle. Although the seat
belt can be locked to secure a child restraint, there are no
tether anchorages to complete the proper installation of a
forward-facing child restraint. If you must carry a child
in a forward-facing child restraint, the passenger seat
should be moved to the full rearward position and the
child must be in a proper restraint system based on its
age, size and weight. Follow the instructions below to
secure the child restraint using the seat belt.

WARNING!

Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se­cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a

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WARNING! (Continued)

passenger Air Bag. In a collision, a passenger Air Bag
may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants
riding in rearward-facing infant restraints.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR). This seat belt is 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 retractor can
be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the
webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing
retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will
make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back

into the retractor. For additional information on ALR,
refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode” description un­der “Occupant Restraints.”

Front Bucket Seat Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

Location

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Front Bench Seat Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

Locations

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Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating
position. If the rear seat can be moved forward and
rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its
rear-most position to make room for the child seat.
You may also move the front seat forward to allow
more room for the car seat.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor
to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint.
Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.

out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract
back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you
will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is
now in the Automatic Locking mode.

6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is
locked, you should not be able to pull out any web­bing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5.

7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the
lap portion around the child restraint while you push
the child restraint rearward and downward into the
vehicle seat.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
“click.”

4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight
against the child seat.

5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of
the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing

8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by
pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm)
in any direction.

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH

The vehicle is fitted with a safety switch that, in the event
of an accident, comes into operation by cutting off the
fuel supply and turning off the engine as a consequence.
When the inertia switch cuts in, this cuts off the fuel
supply and also activates the hazard warning lights, side
lights and courtesy lights while releasing all the doors
and displaying a message; they are deactivated by press­ing button A.

NOTE: After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition
to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key
from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery. If
no fuel leaks or damage to vehicle electrical devices (e.g.
headlights) are detected after the impact and the vehicle,
reactivate the automatic fuel cut off following the proce­dure described below.

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WARNING!

If, after a crash, you smell fuel or see leaks from the
fuel system, do not reset the switches to avoid the
risk of fire.

Reactivating the fuel cut-off switch fig. 85:

1. Press the button A to reactivate the fuel cut off switch.

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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.

Fig. 85

WARNING!

Before reactivating the fuel cut off switch, carefully
check for fuel leaks or damage to vehicle electrical
devices (e.g. headlights).

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”.

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CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.

NOTE: 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 a problem.

SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.

WARNING!

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

• 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.

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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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 you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors 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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• 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.

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

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

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Seat Belts

Inspect the seat 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 seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.

Air Bag 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

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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.

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.

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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!

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

• 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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

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

• 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
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 brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.

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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 (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 MIRRORS .............................72

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped .....72

▫ Swivel Seat — If Equipped................82

▫ Flap On Bench — If Equipped .............83

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▫ Outside Mirrors .......................72

▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ...........73

▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped .............73

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............74

▫ Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped .......74

䡵 SEATS ...............................76

▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments ............76

▫ Air Seat — If Equipped ..................82

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ..............84

▫ Head Restraints .......................85

▫ Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped .........87

䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........88

䡵 LIGHTS ..............................90

▫ Multifunction Lever ....................90

▫ Headlights ...........................90

▫ Dimmer Controls ......................91

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▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ......91

▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............95

▫ Lights-On Reminder ....................92

▫ Battery Saver .........................92

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ................92

▫ Turn Signals ..........................92

▫ Parking Lights ........................93

▫ Lane Change Assist ....................93

▫ High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........93

▫ Flash-To-Pass .........................93

▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ..........93

▫ Map/Dome/Lights .....................94

䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......95

▫ Windshield Wipers .....................95

▫ Low Speed ...........................96

▫ High Speed ..........................96

▫ Mist Feature ..........................96

▫ Windshield Washer Operation .............96

䡵 TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ........97

䡵 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ............98

▫ To Activate ...........................99

▫ To Set A Desired Speed ..................99

▫ To Deactivate ........................100

▫ To Resume Speed .....................100

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............100

▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................101

䡵 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST —

IF EQUIPPED .........................102

▫ ParkSense® Rear Park Assist Sensors........102

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71

䡵 POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED..........111

䡵 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER —

IF EQUIPPED .........................114

▫ ParkSense® Rear Park Assist Alerts .........103

▫ ParkSense® Rear Park Assist Failure

Indications ..........................105

▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist

System .............................105

▫ ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System Usage

Precautions ..........................106

䡵 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA —

IF EQUIPPED .........................108

䡵 OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED .....110

▫ Map/Dome/Lights ....................110

䡵 CUPHOLDERS ........................114

䡵 STORAGE ............................115

▫ Glove Compartments ..................115

▫ Front Door Storage — If Equipped .........115

▫ Dash Storage ........................116

▫ Dashboard Clipboard ...................116

䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................117

▫ CargoArea..........................117

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72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped

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

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

Manual Rearview Mirror

Outside Mirrors

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

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying too much on side convex mirrors
could cause you to collide with another vehicle or
other object. Use your inside mirror when judging
the size or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex
mirror.

Outside Mirrors Folding Feature

All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions:

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Power Mirrors — If Equipped

The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side
door trim panel.

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• Full forward position

• Full rearward position

• Normal position

Power Mirror Controls

To adjust a mirror, turn the control knob toward the left
upper, left lower, right upper or right lower mirror
positions indicated by one of the four arrow’s on the

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switch. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want
the mirror to move. When you are finished adjusting the
mirror, turn the control to the center position “O” to
prevent accidentally moving a mirror.

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This

feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur­ther information.

Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped

The switch for the power folding mirrors is located on the
drivers door panel below the power mirror controls.
Press the switch to the right and the mirrors will fold in,
press the switch to the left and the mirrors will return to
the normal driving position.

Power Folding Mirror Switch

1 — Power Folding Mirror (Normal Driving Position)
2 — Power Folding Mirror (Fold In Position)

The power fold mirrors are designed to be folded and
unfolded using the power folding switch. If the mirrors
are manually folded, the mirror head may appear loose.

If the mirror head or pivot exhibits a slight amount of
play, the mirror should be power folded closed, then
power folded open (This may require multiple button
pushes).

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NOTE: The intended use of the power fold mirrors is by
pushing the buttons to fold and unfold the mirrors. Only
manually fold the mirrors when necessary.

Forward Folding

Mirrors can be folded forward manually or by accidental
impact. In this case it is possible to restore to position
both ways, manually and electrically (as described
above).

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Power/Manual Folding Mirror Positions

1 — Normal Driving Position
2 — Fold In Position
3 — Fold Forward Position

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SEATS

Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.

WARNING!

• It is 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. In a collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

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

Manual Front Seat Adjustments

The driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward,
rearward, reclined, front and rear height and lumbar
adjustments.

WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.

• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt.

Forward And Rearward Adjustment

The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor.
Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear­ward. Release the bar once the seat is in the desired
position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and
rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters
have latched.

Lumbar Support — If Equipped

This feature allows you to increase or decrease the
amount of lumbar support. The lumbar control knob is
located on the rear upper outboard side of the driver’s
seatback. Rotate the control forward to increase and
rearward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar
support.

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1 — Forward/Rearward Adjusting Bar
2 — Lumbar Knob

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Height Adjustment — Without Swivel Seat — If
Equipped

The height adjusting levers are located on the center
outboard side of the seat. Lift up on the front lever to
adjust the front of the seat up or down. Lift up on the rear
lever to adjust the rear of the seat up or down.

1 — Front Height Adjusting Lever
2 — Rear Height Adjusting Lever

Height Adjustment — With Swivel Seat — If Equipped

The height adjusting knobs are located on the center
outboard side of the seat. Rotate the front knob to adjust
the front of the seat up or down. Rotate the rear knob to
adjust the rear of the seat up or down.

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1 — Front Height Adjusting Knob
2 — Rear Height Adjusting Knob

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Recliner Adjustment — Without Swivel Seat

The recliner knob is on the rear outboard side of the seat.
To recline the seatback, lean back, rotate the knob rear­ward to position the seatback as desired. To return the
seatback to its normal upright position, lean forward,
rotate the knob forward until the seatback is in the
upright position.

Recliner Knob

Recliner Adjustment — With Swivel Seat

The recliner lever is located at the lower front outboard side
of the seat. To recline the seatback, lean forward slightly, pull
the lever outward, lean back to the desired position and
release the lever. To return the seatback to its normal upright
position, lean forward and pull the lever outward. Release
the lever once the seatback is in the upright position.

Recliner Lever

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WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

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82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Air Seat — If Equipped

The seat is equipped with a mechanical spring system
and hydraulic shock absorber to ensure maximum com­fort and safety. The system of springs also effectively
absorbs impact from uneven road surfaces.

Damper Weight Adjustment

Use the weight adjustment knob to set the required
setting based on body weight, with settings between
88 lbs (40 kg) and 286 lbs (130 kg).

Weight Adjustment Knob

Swivel Seat — If Equipped

The swivel seat lever is located at the lower front inboard
side of the seat. The seat may be turned through 180°
toward the seat on the opposite side and approximately
35° toward the door. The seat may be locked in the

driving position or at the 180° position. To swivel the
seat, pull the swivel seat lever outward, turn the seat to
the desired position and release the lever.

Swivel Seat Lever

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Flap On Bench — If Equipped

If your vehicle is equipped with a bench seat, the seat is
equipped with a fold-down flap that can be used as a
document support surface. To use the fold-down flap,
grasp the pull tab and lower the flap.

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Fold-Down Flap Pull Tab

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The fold-down flap is equipped with two cup holders
and a support surface with a paper holder clip.

Fold-Down Flap

Heated Seats — If Equipped

On some models, the front driver and passenger seats
may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions
and seatbacks. The controls for the front heated seats are
located on the lower outboard side of the seat.

Heated Seat Switch

Press the switch once to turn on the heated seats. Press
the switch a second time to shut the heating elements off.

NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus­tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface tempera­ture of the seat.

Head Restraints

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

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86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!

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

Front Head Restraints

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

Adjustment Button

NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by

qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If any of
the head restraints require removal, see your authorized
dealer.

Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped

The seat adjustable armrest can be raised and adjusted
for height. Underneath the front of the armrest is the
adjuster wheel which will adjust the height of the armrest
up or down.

Adjuster Wheel Location

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Turn the adjuster wheel to the right or left to adjust the
height of the armrest up or down.

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Adjuster Wheel

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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

To open the hood, two latches must be released.

1. Open the drivers door to gain access to the hood
release lever. Pull the hood release lever located on the
side of the instrument panel.

Hood Release

2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach into the
opening beneath the center of the hood and push the
safety latch lever to the right to release it, before
raising the hood.

Hood Safety Latch Lever Location

3. Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod in hood
slot to secure the hood in the open position.

Hood Prop Rod Slot

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CAUTION!

To prevent possible damage:

• Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod
is fully seated into its storage retaining clips.

• Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm
downward push at the center front edge of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage. Never
drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed,
with both latches engaged.

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.

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LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever

The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam
selection and the passing lights. The multifunction lever
is located on the left side of the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

Headlights

To turn on the headlights, turn the end of the
multifunction lever to the headlight position.
When the headlight switch is on, the parking

lights, taillights, license plate light, the clear­ance lights and instrument panel lights are also turned
on. To turn off the headlights, turn the end of the
multifunction lever back to the O (Off) position.

Dimmer Controls

The dimmer controls are located on the left side of the
instrument panel below the instrument cluster.

Dimmer Controls

Pressing the up or down arrow will increase or decrease
the brightness of the instrument panel lights.

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Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped

NOTE: When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.

To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to the O (Off) position.

NOTE: The low beams and side/taillights will not be on
with DRL. The DRL function may be programmed to be
ON or OFF through the Uconnect® system screen. Refer
to “ Uconnect® Settings ” in “Understanding Your In­strument Panel” for further information.

The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running
Lights (lower intensity), whenever the ignition is ON, the
engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking
brake is off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in
any position except PARK.

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Lights-On Reminder

If the headlights or parking lights are not turned OFF
when the ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound to
alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened.

Battery Saver

To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery when the
ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes the
interior lights will automatically turn off.

If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled
OFF, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after
eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on
for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior
lights will automatically turn off.

NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is
ON.

Fog Lights — If Equipped

The fog light switch is located on the center

stack of the instrument panel, just below the

climate controls. Press the switch once to turn
the fog lights on. Press the switch a second time to turn
the fog lights off.

Turn Signals

Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.

NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.

Parking Lights

These lights can only be turned on with ignition key in
the STOP position or removed, by moving the end of the
multifunction lever to O (off) position and then to the
headlight position.

The warning light telltale in the instrument panel comes
on. The lights stay on until the next ignition cycle is
performed.

Lane Change Assist

Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five
times then automatically turn off.

High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch

Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights to high beam. Pull the lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to low beam.

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Flash-To-Pass

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer­ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.

Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay

When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time.

Activation

Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK
position, and pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel, within two minutes. Each time the lever
is pulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by
30 seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to
a maximum of 210 seconds.

The warning light on the instrument panel will light up and
the corresponding message will appear in the EVIC display
for as long as the function is activated. The warning light

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comes on when the lever is operated and stays on until the
function is automatically deactivated. Each movement of the
lever only increases the amount of time the lights stay on.

Deactivation

Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.

Map/Dome/Lights

These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console. Each light is turned on by pressing the
corresponding switch.

Left Switch

• Press the left switch to the left to turn OFF the auto
dome lights. The dome lights will not automatically
turn on when a door is opened.

• Press the left switch to the right to turn ON the dome
lights.

Right Switch

• Press the right switch to the left to turn ON the left
map light.

• Press the right switch to the right to turn ON the right
map light.

Map/Dome Lights

1 — Auto/Off 3 — Left Map
2 — Dome 4 — Right Map

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield Wipers

The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the
right side of the steering column. There are five different
modes of operation for the front windshield wipers. The
windshield wiper lever can be raised or lowered to access
the modes.

NOTE: The windshield wipers/washers will only oper­ate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

Intermittent Wiper System

Push the lever downward to the first detent and rotate
the center ring to use one of the four intermittent wiper
settings when weather conditions make a single wiping
cycle, with a variable delay between cycles, desirable.

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Low Speed

Push the lever downward to the second detent. The
wipers will operate at low speed.

High Speed

Push the lever downward to the third detent. The wipers
will operate at high speed.

Mist Feature

Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make
occasional usage of the wipers necessary. Push the lever
upward to the Mist position and release for a single
wiping cycle.

NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.

Windshield Washer Operation

To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer
lever toward the steering wheel to activate the washers.
The wipers will activate automatically for three cycles
after the lever is released. and then resume the intermit­tent interval previously selected.

If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers
will operate for three cycles, then turn off.

WARNING!

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.

TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

This feature allows you to lengthen or shorten the
steering column. The telescoping control handle is lo­cated below the steering wheel at the end of the steering
column.

Telescoping Control Handle

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To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle
up. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the
steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To
lock the steering column in position, push the control
handle down until fully engaged.

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WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv­ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.

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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h) up to the maximum speed of 100 mph
(160 km/h).

The Electronic Speed Control Lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.

Electronic Speed Control Lever