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Table of Contents1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

5 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

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1INTRODUCTION

• INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4• IMPORTANT NOTICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4• HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5• WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7• VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7• VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on selecting your new FCA USLLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents pre-cision workmanship, distinctive styling, and highquality.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read theOwner’s Manual and all the Supplements. Besure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,particularly those used for braking, steering, andtransmission shifting. Learn how your vehiclehandles on different road surfaces. Your drivingskills will improve with experience, but as indriving any vehicle, take it easy as you begin.Always observe local laws wherever you drive.

Failure to operate this vehicle correctly mayresult in loss of control or a collision.

Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds mayresult in loss of control, collision with othervehicles or objects, going off the road, or over-turning; any of which may lead to serious injuryor death. Also, failure to use seat belts subjectsthe driver and passengers to a greater risk ofinjury or death.

To keep your vehicle running at its best, haveyour vehicle serviced at recommended intervals

by an authorized dealer who has the qualifiedpersonnel, special tools, and equipment to per-form all service.

The manufacturer and its distributors are vitallyinterested in your complete satisfaction with thisvehicle. If you encounter a service or warrantyproblem, which is not resolved to your satisfac-tion, discuss the matter with your authorizeddealer’s management.

Your authorized dealer will be happy to assistyou with any questions about your vehicle.

IMPORTANT NOTICEALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLI-CATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST INFOR-MATION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLICA-TION APPROVAL. THE RIGHT IS RESERVEDTO PUBLISH REVISIONS AT ANY TIME.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared withthe assistance of service and engineering spe-cialists to acquaint you with the operation andmaintenance of your new vehicle. It is supple-mented by a Warranty Information Booklet andvarious customer-oriented documents. You areurged to read these publications carefully. Fol-

lowing the instructions and recommendations inthis Owner’s Manual will help assure safe andenjoyable operation of your vehicle.

After you have read the Owner’s Manual, itshould be stored in the vehicle for convenientreference and remain with the vehicle whensold.

The manufacturer reserves the right to makechanges in design and specifications, and/or tomake additions to or improvements in its prod-ucts without imposing any obligations upon itselfto install them on products previously manufac-tured.

The Owner’s Manual illustrates and describesthe features that are standard or available asextra cost options. Therefore, some of theequipment and accessories in this publicationmay not appear on your vehicle.

NOTE:Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual first beforedriving your vehicle and before attaching orinstalling parts/accessories or making othermodifications to the vehicle.

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In view of the many replacement parts andaccessories from various manufacturers avail-able on the market, the manufacturer cannot becertain that the driving safety of your vehicle willnot be impaired by the attachment or installationof such parts. Even if such parts are officially-approved (for example, by a general operatingpermit for the part or by constructing the part inan officially approved design), or if an individualoperating permit was issued for the vehicle afterthe attachment or installation of such parts, itcannot be implicitly assumed that the drivingsafety of your vehicle is unimpaired. Therefore,neither experts nor official agencies are liable.The manufacturer only assumes responsibilitywhen parts, which are expressly authorized orrecommended by the manufacturer, are at-tached or installed at an authorized dealer. The

same applies when modifications to the originalcondition are subsequently made on the manu-facturer’s vehicles.

Your warranties do not cover any part that themanufacturer did not supply. Nor do they coverthe cost of any repairs or adjustments that mightbe caused or needed because of the installationor use of non-manufacturer parts, components,equipment, materials, or additives. Nor do yourwarranties cover the costs of repairing damageor conditions caused by any changes to yourvehicle that do not comply with the manufactur-ers specifications.

When it comes to service, remember that yourauthorized dealer knows your vehicle best, hasfactory-trained technicians and genuineMOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfac-tion.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUALConsult the Table of Contents to determinewhich section contains the information you de-sire.

Since the specification of your vehicle dependson the items of equipment ordered, certaindescriptions and illustrations may differ fromyour vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’sManual contains a complete listing of all sub-jects.

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

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGSagainst operating procedures that could result ina collision, bodily injury and/or death. It alsocontains CAUTIONS against procedures thatcould result in damage to your vehicle. If you donot read this entire Owner’s Manual, you maymiss important information. Observe all Warn-ings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONNUMBERThe Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is onthe left front corner of the instrument panel. TheVIN is visible from outside of the vehicle throughthe windshield.

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is alsolocated on the right front strut tower inside theengine compartment.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this ve-hicle could seriously affect its roadworthinessand safety and may lead to a collision result-ing in serious injury or death.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location

Stamped Vehicle Identification NumberLocation (VIN)

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2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOURVEHICLE

• A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11• Keyless Push Button Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11• Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11• Ignition Or Accessory On Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• SENTRY KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12• Replacement Key Fobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13• Customer Key Fob Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

• VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13• Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13• To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13• To Disarm The System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14• Security System Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14• Tamper Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

• ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14• REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

• To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15• To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15• To Unlatch The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15• Programming Additional Key Fobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15• Key Fob Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

• REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16• How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16• Remote Start Abort Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17• To Enter Remote Start Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17• To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .17

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• To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .17• Cancel Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

• DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17• Manual Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17• Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18• Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . .19

• KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20• WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

• Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22• Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

• TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23• TRUNK SAFETY WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

• Trunk Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24• OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

• Occupant Restraint Systems Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24• Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24• Seat Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31• Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38• Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

• ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48• SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

• Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49• Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49• Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .50• Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . .51

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSYour vehicle uses a keyless ignition system.This system includes a key fob and a KeylessPush Button Ignition.

Keyless Push Button IgnitionThis feature allows the driver to operate theignition with the push of a button as long as theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob is in thepassenger compartment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four op-erating positions, three of which are labeled andwill illuminate when in position. The three posi-tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourthposition is START. During start, ON/RUN willilluminate.

NOTE:In case the ignition does not change with thepush of a button, the key fob may have a lowor dead battery. In this situation, a back upmethod can be used to operate the ignitionswitch. Put the nose side (side opposite ofthe emergency key) of the key fob againstthe engine START/STOP button and push tooperate the ignition.

Key FobThe key fob also contains an emergency key,which stores in the rear of the key fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into thevehicle should the battery in the vehicle or thekey fob go dead. The emergency key is also forlocking/unlocking the glove compartment. Youcan keep the emergency key with you whenvalet parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the me-chanical latch on the back of the key fob side-ways with your thumb and then pull the key outwith your other hand.

NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency keyinto the lock cylinders with either side up.

Keyless Push Button Ignition

1 — OFF2 — ACC (Accessory)3 — ON/RUN

Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The Key Fob

Emergency Key Removal

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Ignition Or Accessory On MessageWhen opening the driver’s door when the igni-tion is in ACC or ON (engine not running), achime will sound to remind you to cycle theignition to OFF. In addition to the chime, theignition or accessory on message will display inthe cluster.

NOTE:With the Uconnect system, the power win-dow switches, radio, power sunroof (ifequipped), and power outlets will remainactive for up to ten minutes after the ignitionis placed in the OFF position. Opening eitherfront door will cancel this feature. The timefor this feature is programmable. Refer to“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding YourInstrument Panel” for further information.

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift theautomatic transmission into PARK or themanual transmission into FIRST gear orREVERSE, apply the parking brake, turnthe vehicle OFF, remove the key fobs fromvehicle, and lock all doors.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, orwith access to an unlocked vehicle. Leav-ing children in a vehicle unattended isdangerous for a number of reasons. A childor others could be seriously or fatally in-jured. Children should be warned not totouch the parking brake, brake pedal or thegear selector.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-tended is dangerous for a number of rea-sons. A child or others could be seriously orfatally injured. Children should be warnednot to touch the parking brake, brake pedalor the gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near thevehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-dren, and do not leave the ignition of avehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Goin the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child couldoperate power windows, other controls, ormove the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals insideparked vehicles in hot weather. Interiorheat build-up may cause serious injury ordeath.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Alwaysremove the key fobs from vehicle, place theignition in the OFF position and lock all doorswhen leaving the vehicle unattended.

SENTRY KEYThe Sentry Key Immobilizer system preventsunauthorized vehicle operation by disabling theengine. The system does not need to be armedor activated. Operation is automatic, regardlessof whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

The system uses a Remote Keyless Entry keyfob, a Keyless Push Button Ignition and a RFreceiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera-tion. Therefore, only key fobs that are pro-grammed to the vehicle can be used to start andoperate the vehicle. The system will not allowthe engine to crank if an invalid key fob is usedto start and operate the vehicle. The system willshut the engine off in two seconds if an invalidkey fob is used to start the engine.

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After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN posi-tion, the vehicle security light will turn on forthree seconds for a bulb check. If the lightremains on after the bulb check, it indicates thatthere is a problem with the electronics. In addi-tion, if the light begins to flash after the bulbcheck, it indicates that someone used an invalidkey fob to start the engine. Either of theseconditions will result in the engine being shut offafter two seconds.

If the vehicle security light turns on duringnormal vehicle operation (vehicle running forlonger than 10 seconds), it indicates that there isa fault in the electronics. Should this occur, havethe vehicle serviced as soon as possible by anauthorized dealer.

CAUTION!

• Do not make modifications or alterations tothe immobilizer system. Modifications oralterations to the immobilizer system mayresult in a loss of security protection.

• The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is notcompatible with some aftermarket remotestarting systems. Use of these systemsmay result in vehicle starting problems andloss of security protection.

All of the key fobs provided with your newvehicle have been programmed to the vehicleelectronics.

Replacement Key FobsNOTE:Only key fobs that are programmed to thevehicle electronics can be used to start andoperate the vehicle. Once an key fob isprogrammed to a vehicle, it cannot be pro-grammed to any other vehicle.

CAUTION!

• Always remove the key fobs from the ve-hicle and lock all doors when leaving thevehicle unattended.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition, always remember toplace the ignition in the OFF position.

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at anauthorized dealer. This procedure consists ofprogramming a blank key fob to the vehicleelectronics. A blank key fob is one that hasnever been programmed.

NOTE:When having the Sentry Key ImmobilizerSystem serviced, bring all vehicle key fobswith you to the authorized dealer.

Customer Key Fob ProgrammingProgramming key fobs may be performed at anauthorized dealer.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —IF EQUIPPEDThe vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicledoors for unauthorized entry and the keylesspush button ignition for unauthorized operation.While the vehicle security alarm is armed, inte-rior switches for door locks and trunk releaseare disabled. If something triggers the alarm, thevehicle security alarm will provide the followingaudible and visible signals: the horn will pulse,the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, andthe vehicle security light in the instrument clus-ter will flash.

Rearming Of The SystemIf something triggers the alarm, and no action istaken to disarm it, the vehicle security alarm willturn the horn off after 29 seconds, 5 secondsbetween cycles, up to 8 cycles if the triggerremains active and then the vehicle securityalarm will rearm itself.

To Arm The SystemFollow these steps to arm the vehicle securityalarm:

1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed inthe OFF position (refer to "Starting Proce-dures" in "Starting And Operating" for furtherinformation).

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2. Perform one of the following methods to lockthe vehicle:

• Push lock on the interior power door lockswitch with the driver and/or passenger dooropen.

• Push the lock button on the exterior PassiveEntry Door Handle with a valid key fob avail-able in the same exterior zone (refer to "Key-less Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry" in "ThingsTo Know Before Starting Your Vehicle" forfurther information).

• Push the lock button on the key fob.3. If any doors are open, close them.

To Disarm The SystemThe vehicle security alarm can be disarmedusing any of the following methods:

• Push the unlock button on the key fob.• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door

Handle, if equipped. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things To KnowBefore Starting Your Vehicle” for furtherinformation.

• Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go ignition button(requires at least one valid key fob in thevehicle).

NOTE:

• The driver’s door key cylinder and thetrunk button on the key fob cannot arm ordisarm the vehicle security alarm.

• When the vehicle security alarm is armed,the interior power door lock switches willnot unlock the doors.

The vehicle security alarm is designed to protectyour vehicle. However, you can create condi-tions where the system will give you a falsealarm. If one of the previously described armingsequences has occurred, the vehicle securityalarm will arm regardless of whether you are inthe vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicleand open a door, the alarm will sound. If thisoccurs, disarm the vehicle security alarm.

If the vehicle security alarm is armed and thebattery becomes disconnected, the vehicle se-curity alarm will remain armed when the batteryis reconnected; the exterior lights will flash, thehorn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehiclesecurity alarm.

Security System Manual OverrideThe vehicle security alarm will not arm if youlock the doors using the manual door lockplunger.

Tamper AlertIf something has triggered the vehicle securityalarm in your absence, the horn will sound threetimes and the exterior lights will blink three timeswhen you disarm the vehicle security alarm.Check the vehicle for tampering.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IFEQUIPPEDThe courtesy lights will turn on when you use thekey fob to unlock the doors or after opening anydoor.

This feature also turns on the approach lightingin the outside mirrors (if equipped).

The courtesy lights will fade to off after approxi-mately 30 seconds, or they will immediately fadeto off once the ignition is placed in the ON/RUNposition from the OFF position.

NOTE:

• The front courtesy overhead console anddoor courtesy lights will turn on if thedimmer control is in the “Dome ON” posi-tion (extreme top position).

• The Illuminated Entry system will not op-erate if the dimmer control is in the “Domedefeat” position (extreme bottom posi-tion).

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRYThe Remote Keyless Entry system allows you tolock or unlock the doors or open the trunk fromdistances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) usinga hand-held key fob. The key fob does not needto be pointed at the vehicle to activate thesystem.

NOTE:Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and abovedisables the system from responding to allkey fob buttons for all key fobs.

To Unlock The DoorsPush and release the unlock button on the keyfob once to unlock the driver’s door or twicewithin five seconds to unlock all doors.

If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry,refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry”under “Things To Know Before Starting YourVehicle” for further information.

1st Press Of Key Fob UnlocksThis feature lets you program the system tounlock either the driver’s door or all doors on thefirst push of the unlock button on the key fob. Tochange the current setting, refer to “UconnectSettings” in “Understanding Your InstrumentPanel” for further information.

Flash Lights With LockThis feature will cause the turn signal lights toflash when the doors are locked with the keyfob. This feature can be turned on or turned off.To change the current setting, refer to “UconnectSettings” in “Understanding Your InstrumentPanel” for further information.

Headlight Illumination On ApproachThis feature activates the headlights for up to90 seconds when the doors are unlocked withthe key fob. The time for this feature is program-mable on vehicles equipped through Uconnect.To change the current setting, refer to “UconnectSettings” in “Understanding Your InstrumentPanel” for further information.

To Lock The DoorsPush and release the lock button on the key fobto lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash,and the horn will chirp to acknowledge thesignal.


Sound Horn With LockThis feature will cause the horn to chirp whenthe doors are locked with the key fob. Thisfeature can be turned on or turned off. Tochange the current setting, refer to “UconnectSettings” in “Understanding Your InstrumentPanel” for further information.

To Unlatch The TrunkPush the trunk button on the key fob two timeswithin five seconds to unlatch the trunk.


Programming Additional Key FobsProgramming key fobs may be performed at anauthorized dealer.

Key Fob Battery ReplacementThe recommended replacement battery is oneCR2032 battery.

NOTE:

• Perchlorate Material — special handlingmay apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

• Do not touch the battery terminals that areon the back housing or the printed circuitboard.

Key Fob

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1. Remove the emergency key by sliding themechanical latch on the back of the key fobsideways with your thumb and then pull thekey out with your other hand.

2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a#2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot andgently pry the two halves of the key fob apart.Make sure not to damage the seal duringremoval.

3. Remove the battery by turning the backcover over (battery facing downward) andtapping it lightly on a solid surface such as atable or similar, then replace the battery.When replacing the battery, match the + signon the battery to the + sign on the inside ofthe battery clip, located on the back cover.Avoid touching the new battery with yourfingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterio-ration. If you touch a battery, clean it withrubbing alcohol.

4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the twohalves together.

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM— IF EQUIPPED

This system uses the key fob tostart the engine conveniently fromoutside the vehicle while still main-taining security. The system has arange of approximately 300 ft(91 m).

NOTE:

• The vehicle must be equipped with anautomatic transmission to be equippedwith Remote Start.

• Obstructions between the vehicle and thekey fob may reduce this range.

How To Use Remote StartAll of the following conditions must be metbefore the engine will remote start:

• Gear selector in PARK• Doors closed• Hood closed• Hazard switch off• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not

pushed)

• Battery at an acceptable charge level• System not disabled from previous remote

start event

• Vehicle security alarm not active• Ignition in OFF position (Keyless Enter-N-Go)

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closedgarage or confined area. Exhaust gas con-tains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odor-less and colorless. Carbon Monoxide ispoisonous and can cause serious injury ordeath when inhaled.

• Keep key fobs away from children. Opera-tion of the Remote Start System, windows,door locks or other controls could causeserious injury or death.

Emergency Key Removal

Separating Key Fob Case

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Remote Start Abort MessageThe following messages will display in the in-strument cluster if the vehicle fails to remotestart or exits remote start prematurely:

• Remote Start Aborted — Door Open• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open• Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Open• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To

Reset

The instrument cluster message stays activeuntil the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN posi-tion.

To Enter Remote Start ModePush and release the Remote Start button onthe key fob twice within five seconds. Thevehicle doors will lock, the parking lights willflash, and horn will chirp twice (if programmed).Then, the engine will start and the vehicle willremain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.

NOTE:

• If an engine fault is present, the vehiclewill start and then shut down 10 secondslater.

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

• For security, power window and powersunroof operation (if equipped) are dis-abled when the vehicle is in the RemoteStart mode.

• The engine can be started two consecu-tive times with the key fob. However, theignition must be activated by pushing thekeyless ignition button twice (or the igni-tion must be placed in the ON/RUN posi-tion) before you can repeat the start se-quence for a third cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode WithoutDriving The VehiclePush and release the Remote Start button onetime or allow the engine to run for the entire15-minute cycle.

NOTE:To avoid unintentional shut downs, the systemwill disable the one time push of the RemoteStart button for two seconds after receiving avalid Remote Start request.

To Exit Remote Start Mode AndDrive The VehicleBefore the end of 15-minute cycle, push andrelease the unlock button on the key fob tounlock the doors, or unlock the vehicle usingPassive Entry via the door handles, and disarmthe vehicle security alarm (if equipped). Then,prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, push andrelease the keyless ignition button.

NOTE:In vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition feature, the message “Re-mote Start Active - Push Start Button” willdisplay. This message will clear once theSTART button is pushed.

Cancel Remote StartRemote Starting will also cancel if any of thefollowing occur:

• The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds2500 rpm.

• Any engine warning lights come on.• Low Fuel Light turns on.• The hood is opened.• The hazard switch is pushed.• The gear selector is moved out of PARK.• The brake pedal is pushed.

DOOR LOCKS

Manual Door LocksTo lock each door, push the door lock knob oneach door trim panel downward. To unlock thefront doors, pull the inside door handle to thefirst detent. To unlock the rear doors, pull thedoor lock knob on the door trim panel upward.

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If the door lock knob is down when you shut thedoor, the door will lock. Therefore, make surethe key fob is not inside the vehicle beforeclosing the door.

WARNING!

• For personal security and safety in theevent of a collision, lock the vehicle doorsbefore you drive as well as when you parkand leave the vehicle.

• When leaving the vehicle, always makesure the keyless ignition node is in the“OFF” mode, remove the key fob from thevehicle and lock your vehicle.

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• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, orwith access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow-ing children to be in a vehicle unattended isdangerous for a number of reasons. A childor others could be seriously or fatally in-jured. Children should be warned not totouch the parking brake, brake pedal or thegear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near thevehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-dren, and do not leave the ignition of avehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Goin the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child couldoperate power windows, other controls, ormove the vehicle.

Power Door LocksA power door lock switch is on each front doortrim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock thedoors.

The doors can also be locked and unlocked withthe Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry sys-tem. Refer to this section under “Things ToKnow Before Starting Your Vehicle” for furtherinformation.

If you push the power door lock switch while theignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, andany front door is open, the power locks will notoperate. This prevents you from accidentallylocking the key fob in the vehicle. Placing theignition in the OFF position or closing the doorwill allow the locks to operate. If the driver dooris open, and the ignition is in the ACC orON/RUN position, a chime will sound as areminder to remove the key fob.

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Automatic Door Locks — If EquippedThe auto door lock feature default condition isenabled. When enabled, the door locks will lockautomatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock featurecan be enabled or disabled by your authorizeddealer per written request of the customer.Please see your authorized dealer for service.

Automatic Unlock Doors On ExitThe doors will unlock automatically on vehicleswith power door locks if:

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit featureis enabled.

2. The vehicle was in motion, then speed re-turned to 0 MPH (0 km/h) and the transmis-sion is placed in PARK.

3. The driver door is opened.

4. The doors were not previously unlocked.

Automatic Unlock Doors On ExitProgrammingTo change the current setting, refer to “UconnectSettings” in “Understanding Your InstrumentPanel” for further information.

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

Child-Protection Door Lock System— Rear DoorsTo provide a safer environment for small chil-dren riding in the rear seats, the rear doors areequipped with Child-Protection Door Lock sys-tem.

To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert the tip of the emergency key into thelock and rotate to the lock or unlock position.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite reardoor.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in acollision. Remember that the rear doors canonly be opened from the outside with theChild-Protection locks are engaged (locked).

NOTE:For emergency exit with the system en-gaged, move the lock knob up (unlockedposition), roll down the window and open thedoor with the outside door handle.

Child-Protection Door Lock Location

Child-Protection Door Lock Function

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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO —PASSIVE ENTRYThe Passive Entry system is an enhancement tothe vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry system anda feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go. This featureallows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’sdoor(s) without having to push the key fob lockor unlock buttons.

NOTE:

• Passive Entry may be programmed on oroff. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Un-derstanding Your Instrument Panel” forfurther information.

• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if ithas been raining/snowing on the PassiveEntry door handle, the unlock sensitivitycan be affected, resulting in a slower re-sponse time.

• If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entryand no door is opened within 60 seconds,the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped willarm the security alarm.

• The key fob may not be able to be de-tected by the vehicle Passive Entry sys-tem if it is located next to a mobile phone,laptop or other electronic device; thesedevices may block the key fob’s wirelesssignal and prevent the Passive Entryhandle from locking and unlocking thevehicle.

To Unlock From The Driver’s Side:

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft(1.5 m) of the driver door handle, grab the frontdriver door handle to unlock the driver’s doorautomatically. The interior door panel lock knobwill raise when the door is unlocked.

NOTE:If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro-grammed, all doors will unlock when yougrab hold of the front driver’s door handle.To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1stPress” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,”refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understand-ing Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-mation.

To Unlock From The Passenger Side:

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft(1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab thefront passenger door handle to unlock all four

doors automatically. The interior door panel lockknob will raise when the door is unlocked.

NOTE:All doors will unlock when the front passen-ger door handle is grabbed regardless of thedriver’s door unlock preference setting (“Un-lock Driver Door 1st Press” or “Unlock AllDoors 1st Press”).

Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of PassiveEntry Key Fob In Vehicle (FOBIK-Safe)

To minimize the possibility of unintentionallylocking a Passive Entry key fob inside yourvehicle, the Passive Entry system is equippedwith an automatic door unlock feature which willfunction if the ignition is in the OFF position.

FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with pas-sive entry. There are three situations that triggera FOBIK-Safe search in any passive entry ve-hicle.

1. A lock request is made by a valid PassiveEntry key fob while a door is open.

2. A lock request is made by the Passive Entrydoor handle while a door is open.

3. A lock request is made by the door panelswitch while the door is open.

When any of these situations occur, after allopen doors are shut, the FOBIK-Safe search willbe executed. If it finds a Passive Entry key fob

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inside the car, and it does not find any PassiveEntry key fobs outside the car, the car will unlockand alert the customer.

NOTE:The vehicle will only unlock the doors when avalid Passive Entry key fob is detected insidethe vehicle, and no valid Passive Entry key fobis detected outside the vehicle. The vehicle willnot unlock the doors when any of the followingconditions are true:

• The doors are manually locked using thedoor lock knobs.

• There is a valid Passive Entry key foboutside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m)of either Passive Entry door handle.

• Three attempts are made to lock the doorsusing the door panel switch and thenclose the doors.

To Enter The Trunk

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft(1.5 m) of the deck lid, push the button on theright side of the deck lid.

NOTE:If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Pas-sive Entry key fob in the trunk and try toclose the deck lid, the deck lid will automati-cally unlatch unless another one of the vehi-cle’s Passive Entry key fobs is outside thevehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the deck lid.

To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors

With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobswithin 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger frontdoor handles, push the door handle lock buttonto lock all four doors.

Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing thedoor handle button. This could unlock thedoor(s).

Trunk Button Push The Door Handle Button To Lock

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NOTE:

• After pushing the door handle button, youmust wait two seconds before you canlock or unlock the doors, using eitherPassive Entry door handle. This is done toallow you to check if the vehicle is lockedby pulling the door handle, without thevehicle reacting and unlocking.

• The Passive Entry system will not operateif the key fob battery is dead.

The vehicle doors can also be locked by usingthe key fob lock button or the lock button locatedon the vehicle’s interior door panel.

WINDOWS

Power WindowsThe window controls on the driver’s door controlall the door windows.

There are single window controls on each pas-senger door trim panel, which operate the pas-senger door windows. The window controls willoperate only when the ignition is in the ACC orON/RUN position.

NOTE:For vehicles equipped with the Uconnectsystem, the power window switches will re-main active for up to ten minutes after theignition is placed in the OFF position. Open-ing either front door will cancel this feature.The time is programmable. Refer to“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding YourInstrument Panel” for further information.

WARNING!

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,and do not let children play with power win-dows. Do not leave the key fob in or near thevehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-dren, and do not leave the ignition of avehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go inthe ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, par-ticularly unattended children, can becomeentrapped by the windows while operatingthe power window switches. Such entrap-ment may result in serious injury or death.

Auto-Down FeatureThe driver and, in some models, passengerpower window switches have an Auto-Down

feature. Push the window switch to the seconddetent, release, and the window will go downautomatically.

To open the window part way, push the windowswitch to the first detent and release it when youwant the window to stop.

To stop the window from going all the way downduring the Auto-Down operation, pull up on theswitch briefly.

Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch ProtectionLift the window switch to the second detent, re-lease, and the window will go up automatically.

To stop the window from going all the way upduring the AUTO operation, push down on theswitch briefly.

To close the window part way, lift the windowswitch to the first detent and release it when youwant the window to stop.

NOTE:

• If the window runs into any obstacle dur-ing auto-closure, it will reverse directionand then go back down. Remove the ob-stacle and use the window switch again toclose the window.

• Any impact due to rough road conditionsmay trigger the auto-reverse function un-expectedly during auto-closure. If thishappens, pull the switch lightly to the firstdetent and hold to close the windowmanually.

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WARNING!

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

Reset Auto-UpShould the Auto-Up feature stop working, thewindow may need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:

1. Make sure the door is fully closed.

2. Pull the window switch up to close the win-dow completely and continue to hold theswitch up for an additional two seconds afterthe window is closed.

3. Push the window switch down firmly to thesecond detent to open the window com-pletely and continue to hold the switch downfor an additional two seconds after the win-dow is fully open.

Window Lockout SwitchThe window lockout switch on the driver’s doortrim panel allows you to disable the windowcontrols on the rear passenger doors. To disablethe window controls, push and release the win-dow lockout button (setting it in the down posi-tion). To enable the window controls, push andrelease the window lockout button again (settingit in the up position).

Wind BuffetingWind buffeting can be described as the percep-tion of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-typesound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit windbuffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof(if equipped) in certain open or partially openpositions. This is a normal occurrence and canbe minimized. If the buffeting occurs with therear windows open, then open the front and rearwindows together to minimize the buffeting. Ifthe buffeting occurs with the sunroof open,adjust the sunroof opening to minimize thebuffeting.

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASEThe trunk lid can be released from inside thevehicle by pressing the trunk release buttonlocated on the instrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel.

NOTE:The transmission must be in PARK beforethe button will operate.

The trunk lid can be released from outside thevehicle by pressing the trunk button on the keyfob twice within five seconds.

With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, thetrunk open symbol will display in the instrumentcluster indicating that the trunk is open. Theodometer display will reappear once the trunk isclosed.

With the ignition in the OFF position, the trunkopen symbol will display until the trunk is closed.

Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things ToKnow Before Starting Your Vehicle” for moreinformation on trunk operation with the PassiveEntry feature.

Window Lockout Switch

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TRUNK SAFETY WARNING

WARNING!

Do not allow children to have access to thetrunk, either by climbing into the trunk fromoutside, or through the inside of the vehicle.Always close the trunk lid when your vehicleis unattended. Once in the trunk, youngchildren may not be able to escape, even ifthey entered through the rear seat. If trappedin the trunk, children can die from suffocationor heat stroke.

Trunk Emergency ReleaseAs a security measure, a trunk internal emer-gency release lever is built into the trunk latch-ing mechanism. In the event of an individualbeing locked inside the trunk, the trunk can beopened by actuating the glow-in-the-darkhandle attached to the trunk latching mecha-nism.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTSYSTEMSSome of the most important safety features inyour vehicle are the restraint systems:

Occupant Restraint SystemsFeatures• Seat Belt Systems• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air

Bags

• Child RestraintsSome of the safety features described in thissection may be standard equipment on somemodels, or may be optional equipment on oth-ers. If you are not sure, ask your authorizeddealer.

Important Safety PrecautionsPlease pay close attention to the information inthis section. It tells you how to use your restraintsystem properly, to keep you and your passen-gers as safe as possible.

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

1. Children 12 years old and under shouldalways ride buckled up in a vehicle with arear seat.

2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in arear-facing child restraint) must ride in thefront passenger seat, move the seat as farback as possible and use the proper childrestraint (refer to “Child Restraints” in thissection for further information).

Trunk Internal Emergency Release Lever

Warning Label On Front Passenger Sun Visor

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3. Children that are not big enough to wear thevehicle seat belt properly (refer to “ChildRestraints” in this section for further informa-tion) should be secured in a vehicle with arear seat in child restraints or belt-positioningbooster seats. Older children who do not usechild restraints or belt-positioning boosterseats should ride properly buckled up in avehicle with a rear seat.

4. Never allow children to slide the shoulderbelt behind them or under their arm.

5. You should read the instructions providedwith your child restraint to make sure that youare using it properly.

6. All occupants should always wear their lapand shoulder belts properly.

7. The driver and front passenger seats shouldbe moved back as far as practical to allowthe front air bags room to inflate.

8. Do not lean against the door or window. Ifyour vehicle has side air bags, and deploy-ment occurs, the side air bags will inflateforcefully into the space between occupantsand the door and occupants could be injured.

9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs tobe modified to accommodate a disabled per-son, refer to the “If You Need Consumer

Assistance” section for customer servicecontact information.

WARNING!

• NEVER use a rearward facing child re-straint on a seat protected by an ACTIVEAIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUSINJURY to the CHILD can occur.

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

• A deploying passenger front air bag cancause death or serious injury to a child12 years or younger, including a child in arear-facing child restraint.

Seat Belt SystemsBuckle up even though you are an excellentdriver, even on short trips. Someone on the roadmay be a poor driver and could cause a collisionthat includes you. This can happen far awayfrom home or on your own street.

Research has shown that seat belts save lives,and they can reduce the seriousness of injuriesin a collision. Some of the worst injuries happenwhen people are thrown from the vehicle. Seatbelts reduce the possibility of ejection and therisk of injury caused by striking the inside of thevehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should bebelted at all times.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System(BeltAlert)Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — IfEquipped

BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind thedriver and outboard front seat passenger (ifequipped with outboard front passenger seatBeltAlert) to buckle their seat belts. The BeltAlert feature is active whenever the ignitionswitch is in the START or ON/RUN position.

Initial Indication

If the driver is unbuckled when the ignitionswitch is first in the START or ON/RUN position,a chime will signal for a few seconds. If thedriver or outboard front seat passenger (ifequipped with outboard front passenger seatBeltAlert) is unbuckled when the ignition switchis first in the START or ON/RUN position theSeat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remainon until both outboard front seat belts are buck-led. The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlertis not active when an outboard front passengerseat is unoccupied.

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BeltAlert Warning Sequence

The BeltAlert warning sequence is activatedwhen the vehicle is moving above a specifiedvehicle speed range and the driver or outboardfront seat passenger is unbuckled (if equippedwith outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert)(the outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert isnot active when the outboard front passengerseat is unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning se-quence starts by blinking the Seat Belt Re-minder Light and sounding an intermittentchime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequencehas completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Lightwill remain on until the seat belts are buckled.The BeltAlert warning sequence may repeatbased on vehicle speed until the driver andoccupied outboard front seat passenger seatbelts are buckled. The driver should instruct alloccupants to buckle their seat belts.

Change Of Status

If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (ifequipped with outboard front passenger seatBeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while thevehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert warning se-quence will begin until the seat belts are buckledagain.

The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert isnot active when the outboard front passengerseat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggeredwhen an animal or other items are placed on theoutboard front passenger seat or when the seatis folded flat (if equipped). It is recommendedthat pets be restrained in the rear seat (ifequipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers thatare secured by seat belts, and cargo is properlystowed.

BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by yourauthorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not rec-ommend deactivating BeltAlert.

NOTE:If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driveror outboard front seat passenger (if equippedwith outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) isunbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turnon and remain on until the driver and outboardfront seat passenger seat belts are buckled.

Lap/Shoulder BeltsAll seating positions in your vehicle areequipped with lap/shoulder belts.

The seat belt webbing retractor will lock onlyduring very sudden stops or collisions. Thisfeature allows the shoulder part of the seat beltto move freely with you under normal conditions.However, in a collision the seat belt will lock andreduce your risk of striking the inside of thevehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.

WARNING!

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

• In a collision, you and your passengers cansuffer much greater injuries if you are notproperly buckled up. You can strike theinterior of your vehicle or other passen-gers, or you can be thrown out of thevehicle. Always be sure you and others inyour vehicle are buckled up properly.

• 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 likelyto be seriously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area ofyour vehicle that is not equipped with seatsand seat belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in aseat and using a seat belt properly. Occu-pants, including the driver, should alwayswear their seat belts whether or not an airbag is also provided at their seating posi-tion to minimize the risk of severe injury ordeath in the event of a crash.

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• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly couldmake your injuries in a collision muchworse. You might suffer internal injuries, oryou could even slide out of the seat belt.Follow these instructions to wear your seatbelt safely and to keep your passengerssafe, too.

• Two people should never be belted into asingle seat belt. People belted together cancrash into one another in a collision, hurt-ing one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more thanone person, no matter what their size.

WARNING!

• A lap belt worn too high can increase therisk of injury in a collision. The seat beltforces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvicbones, but across your abdomen. Alwayswear the lap part of your seat belt as low aspossible and keep it snug.

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• A twisted seat belt may not protect youproperly. In a collision, it could even cut intoyou. Be sure the seat belt is flat againstyour body, without twists. If you can’tstraighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take itto your authorized dealer immediately andhave it fixed.

• A seat belt that is buckled into the wrongbuckle will not protect you properly. The lapportion could ride too high on your body,possibly causing internal injuries. Alwaysbuckle your seat belt into the buckle near-est you.

• A seat belt that is too loose will not protectyou properly. In a sudden stop, you couldmove too far forward, increasing the pos-sibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.

• A seat belt that is worn under your arm isdangerous. Your body could strike the in-side surfaces of the vehicle in a collision,increasing head and neck injury. A seat beltworn under the arm can cause internalinjuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulderbones. Wear the seat belt over your shoul-der so that your strongest bones will takethe force in a collision.

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

• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart ina collision and leave you with no protec-tion. Inspect the seat belt system periodi-cally, checking for cuts, frays, or looseparts. Damaged parts must be replacedimmediately. Do not disassemble or modifythe seat belt system. Seat belt assembliesmust be replaced after a collision.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back ofthe front seat, and next to your arm in therear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rearseat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out theseat belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbingas far as necessary to allow the seat belt togo around your lap.

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

4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lieslow across your hips, below your abdomen.To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pullup on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt

if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull onthe lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the riskof sliding under the seat belt in a collision.

5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoul-der and chest with minimal, if any slack sothat it is comfortable and not resting on yourneck. The retractor will withdraw any slack inthe shoulder belt.

6. To release the seat belt, push the red buttonon the buckle. The seat belt will automaticallyretract to its stowed position. If necessary,slide the latch plate down the webbing toallow the seat belt to retract fully.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureUse the following procedure to untwist a twistedlap/shoulder belt.

1. Position the latch plate as close as possibleto the anchor point.

2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above thelatch plate, grasp and twist the seat beltwebbing 180 degrees to create a fold thatbegins immediately above the latch plate.

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

4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until itclears the folded webbing and the seat belt isno longer twisted.

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageIn the driver and front passenger seats, the topof the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward ordownward to position the seat belt away fromyour neck. Push or squeeze the anchoragebutton to release the anchorage, and move it upor down to the position that serves you best.

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

Positioning The Lap Belt

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As a guide, if you are shorter than average, youwill prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lowerposition, and if you are taller than average, youwill prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in ahigher position. After you release the anchoragebutton, try to move it up or down to make surethat it is locked in position.

NOTE:The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage isequipped with an Easy Up feature. This featureallows the shoulder belt anchorage to be ad-justed in the upward position without pushing orsqueezing the release button. To verify theshoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull down-ward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it islocked into position.

WARNING!

• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly couldmake your injuries in a collision muchworse. You might suffer internal injuries, oryou could even slide out of the seat belt.Follow these instructions to wear your seatbelt safely and to keep your passengerssafe, too.

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• Position the shoulder belt across the shoul-der and chest with minimal, if any slack sothat it is comfortable and not resting onyour neck. The retractor will withdraw anyslack in the shoulder belt.

• Misadjustment of the seat belt could re-duce the effectiveness of the safety belt ina crash.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat belts must be worn by all occupants includ-ing pregnant women: the risk of injury in theevent of an accident is reduced for the motherand the unborn child if they are wearing a seatbelt.

Position the lap belt snug and low below theabdomen and across the strong bones of the

hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chestand away from the neck. Never place the shoul-der belt behind the back or under the arm.

Seat Belt PretensionerThe front seat belt system is equipped withpretensioning devices that are designed to re-move slack from the seat belt in the event of acollision. These devices may improve the per-formance of the seat belt by removing slackfrom the seat belt early in a collision. Preten-sioners work for all size occupants, includingthose in child restraints.

NOTE:These devices are not a substitute for properseat belt placement by the occupant. The seatbelt still must be worn snugly and positionedproperly.

The pretensioners are triggered by the Occu-pant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. Adeployed pretensioner or a deployed air bagmust be replaced immediately.

Energy Management FeatureThis vehicle has a seat belt system with anEnergy Management feature in the front seatingpositions that may help further reduce the risk ofinjury in the event of a collision. The seat beltsystem has a retractor assembly that is de-signed to release webbing in a controlled man-ner.

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Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors(ALR)The seat belts in the passenger seating posi-tions are equipped with a Switchable AutomaticLocking Retractor (ALR) which is used to securea child restraint system. For additional informa-tion, refer to “Installing Child Restraints UsingThe Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Re-straints” section of this manual. The figure belowillustrates the locking feature for each seatingposition.

If the passenger seating position is equippedwith an ALR and is being used for normal usage,only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough tocomfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALRis activated, you will hear a clicking sound as theseat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retractcompletely in this case and then carefully pullout only the amount of webbing necessary to

comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle untilyou hear a "click."

In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt isautomatically pre-locked. The seat belt will stillretract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime achild restraint is installed in a seating positionthat has a seat belt with this feature. Children12 years old and under should always be prop-erly restrained in a vehicle with a rear seat.

WARNING!




How To Engage The Automatic LockingMode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulderbelt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull down-ward until the entire seat belt is extracted.

3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat beltretracts, you will hear a clicking sound. Thisindicates the seat belt is now in the Auto-matic Locking Mode.

How To Disengage The Automatic LockingMode

Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt andallow it to retract completely to disengage theAutomatic Locking Mode and activate the ve-hicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

WARNING!

• The seat belt assembly must be replaced ifthe switchable Automatic Locking Retrac-tor (ALR) feature or any other seat beltfunction is not working properly whenchecked according to the procedures in theService Manual.

• Failure to replace the seat belt assemblycould increase the risk of injury in colli-sions.

• Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode torestrain occupants who are wearing theseat belt or children who are using boosterseats. The locked mode is only used toinstall rear-facing or forward-facing childrestraints that have a harness for restrain-ing the child.

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Supplemental Restraint Systems(SRS)Some of the safety features described in thissection may be standard equipment on somemodels, or may be optional equipment on oth-ers. If you are not sure, ask your authorizeddealer.

The air bag system must be ready to protect youin a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller(ORC) monitors the internal circuits and inter-connecting wiring associated with the electricalAir Bag System Components. Your vehicle maybe equipped with the following Air Bag SystemComponents:

Air Bag System Components

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)• Air Bag Warning Light• Steering Wheel and Column• Instrument Panel• Knee Impact Bolsters• Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags• Supplemental Side Air Bags• Supplemental Knee Air Bags• Front and Side Impact Sensors• Seat Belt Pretensioners• Seat Belt Buckle Switch

Air Bag Warning LightThe ORC monitors the readiness ofthe electronic parts of the air bagsystem whenever the ignitionswitch is in the START or ON/RUNposition. If the ignition switch is in

the OFF position or in the ACC position, the airbag system is not on and the air bags will notinflate.

The ORC contains a backup power supply sys-tem that may deploy the air bag system even ifthe battery loses power or it becomes discon-nected prior to deployment.

The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light inthe instrument panel for approximately four toeight seconds for a self-check when the ignitionswitch is first in the ON/RUN position. After theself-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turnoff. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any partof the system, it turns on the Air Bag WarningLight, either momentarily or continuously. Asingle chime will sound to alert you if the lightcomes on again after initial startup.

The ORC also includes diagnostics that willilluminate the instrument panel Air Bag WarningLight if a malfunction is detected that couldaffect the air bag system. The diagnostics alsorecord the nature of the malfunction. While theair bag system is designed to be maintenancefree, if any of the following occurs, have anauthorized dealer service the air bag systemimmediately.

• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come onduring the four to eight seconds when theignition switch is first in the ON/RUN position.

• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on afterthe four to eight-second interval.

• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit-tently or remains on while driving.

NOTE:If the speedometer, tachometer, or any enginerelated gauges are not working, the OccupantRestraint Controller (ORC) may also be dis-abled. In this condition the air bags may not beready to inflate for your protection. Have anauthorized dealer service the air bag systemimmediately.

WARNING!

Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in yourinstrument panel could mean you won’t havethe air bag system to protect you in a colli-sion. If the light does not come on as a bulbcheck when the ignition is first turned on,stays on after you start the vehicle, or if itcomes on as you drive, have an authorizeddealer service the air bag system immedi-ately.

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Redundant Air Bag Warning LightIf a fault with the Air Bag WarningLight is detected, which could affectthe Supplemental Restraint System(SRS), the Redundant Air BagWarning Light will illuminate on the

instrument panel. The Redundant Air Bag Warn-ing Light will stay on until the fault is cleared. Inaddition, a single chime will sound to alert youthat the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light hascome on and a fault has been detected. If theRedundant Air Bag Warning Light comes onintermittently or remains on while driving havean authorized dealer service the vehicle imme-diately. For additional information regarding theRedundant Air Bag Warning Light, refer to the“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” sectionof this manual.

Front Air BagsThis vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulderbelts for both the driver and front passenger.The front air bags are a supplement to the seatbelt restraint systems. The driver front air bag ismounted in the center of the steering wheel. Thepassenger front air bag is mounted in the instru-ment panel, above the glove compartment. Thewords “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are em-bossed on the air bag covers.

WARNING!

• Being too close to the steering wheel orinstrument panel during front air bag de-ployment could cause serious injury, in-cluding death. Air bags need room to in-flate. Sit back, comfortably extending yourarms to reach the steering wheel or instru-ment panel.

• Never place a rear-facing child restraint infront of an air bag. A deploying passengerfront air bag can cause death or seriousinjury to a child 12 years or younger, includ-ing a child in a rear-facing child restraint.

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Driver And Passenger Front Air BagFeaturesThe Advanced Front Air Bag system has multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags. Thissystem provides output appropriate to the se-verity and type of collision as determined by theOccupant Restraint Controller (ORC), whichmay receive information from the front impactsensors (if equipped) or other system compo-nents.

The first stage inflator is triggered immediatelyduring an impact that requires air bag deploy-ment. A low energy output is used in less severecollisions. A higher energy output is used formore severe collisions.

This vehicle may be equipped with a driverand/or front passenger seat belt buckle switchthat detects whether the driver or front passen-ger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt buckleswitch may adjust the inflation rate of the Ad-vanced Front Air Bags.

Front Air Bag Locations

1 — Driver And Passenger Front Air Bags2 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster3 — Driver Knee Impact Bolster/SupplementalDriver Knee Air Bag

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WARNING!

• No objects should be placed over or nearthe air bag on the instrument panel orsteering wheel because any such objectscould cause harm if the vehicle is in acollision severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate.

• Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manu-ally. You may damage the air bags and youcould be injured because the air bags mayno longer be functional. The protectivecovers for the air bag cushions are de-signed to open only when the air bags areinflating.

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead tomore severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrainyou properly. In some collisions, air bagswon’t deploy at all. Always wear your seatbelts even though you have air bags.

Front Air Bag OperationFront Air Bags are designed to provide addi-tional protection by supplementing the seatbelts. Front air bags are not expected to reducethe risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover colli-sions. The front air bags will not deploy in allfrontal collisions, including some that may pro-duce substantial vehicle damage — for ex-

ample, some pole collisions, truck underrides,and angle offset collisions.

On the other hand, depending on the type andlocation of impact, front air bags may deploy incrashes with little vehicle front-end damage butthat produce a severe initial deceleration.

Because air bag sensors measure vehicle de-celeration over time, vehicle speed and damageby themselves are not good indicators ofwhether or not an air bag should have deployed.

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

When the ORC detects a collision requiring thefront air bags, it signals the inflator units. A largequantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflatethe front air bags.

The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upperright side of the instrument panel separate andfold out of the way as the air bags inflate to theirfull size. The front air bags fully inflate in lesstime than it takes to blink your eyes. The front airbags then quickly deflate while helping to re-strain the driver and front passenger.

Knee Impact BolstersThe Knee Impact Bolsters help protect theknees of the driver and front passenger, andposition the front occupants for improved inter-action with the front air bags.

WARNING!

• Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the kneeimpact bolsters in any way.

• Do not mount any accessories to the kneeimpact bolsters such as alarm lights, ste-reos, citizen band radios, etc.

Supplemental Driver Knee Air BagThis vehicle is equipped with a SupplementalDriver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrumentpanel below the steering column. The Supple-mental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhancedprotection during a frontal impact by workingtogether with the seat belts, pretensioners, andfront air bags.

Supplemental Side Air BagsYour vehicle is equipped with two types of sideair bags:

1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side AirBags (SABs): Located in the outboardside of the front seats. The SABs aremarked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIR-BAG” label sewn into the outboard side ofthe seats.

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The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occu-pant injury during certain side impacts and/orvehicle rollover events, in addition to the injuryreduction potential provided by the seat beltsand body structure.

When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam onthe outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover.The inflating SAB deploys through the seatseam into the space between the occupant andthe door. The SAB moves at a very high speedand with such a high force that it could injureoccupants if they are not seated properly, or ifitems are positioned in the area where the SABinflates. Children are at an even greater risk ofinjury from a deploying air bag.

WARNING!

Do not use accessory seat covers or placeobjects between you and the Side Air Bags;the performance could be adversely affectedand/or objects could be pushed into you,causing serious injury.

2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Cur-tains (SABICs): Located above the sidewindows. The trim covering the SABICs islabeled “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG.”

SABICs may help reduce the risk of head orother injuries to front and rear seat outboardoccupants in certain side impacts and/or vehiclerollover events, in addition to the injury reductionpotential provided by the seat belts and bodystructure.

The SABICs deploy downward, covering theside windows. An inflating SABIC pushes theoutside edge of the trim out of the way andcovers the window. The SABICs inflate withenough force to injure occupants if they are notbelted and seated properly, or if items arepositioned in the area where the SABICs inflate.Children are at an even greater risk of injuryfrom a deploying air bag.

WARNING!

• Do not stack luggage or other cargo uphigh enough to block the deployment of theSABICs. The trim covering above the sidewindows where the SABIC and its deploy-ment path are located should remain freefrom any obstructions.

• In order for the SABICs to work as in-tended, do not install any accessory itemsin your vehicle which could alter the roof.Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to yourvehicle. Do not add roof racks that requirepermanent attachments (bolts or screws)for installation on the vehicle roof. Do notdrill into the roof of the vehicle for anyreason.

The SABICs and SABs (Side Air Bags) aredesigned to activate in certain side impacts andcertain rollover events. The Occupant RestraintController (ORC) determines whether the de-ployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side

Front Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air BagLabel

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain(SABIC) Label Location

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impact or rollover event is appropriate, based onthe severity and type of collision. Vehicle dam-age by itself is not a good indicator of whether ornot Side Air Bags should have deployed.

Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat beltrestraint system. Side Air Bags deploy in lesstime than it takes to blink your eyes.

WARNING!

• Occupants, including children, who are upagainst or very close to Side Air Bags canbe seriously injured or killed. Occupants,including children, should never lean on orsleep against the door, side windows, orarea where the side air bags inflate, even ifthey are in an infant or child restraint.

• Seat belts (and child restraints where ap-propriate) are necessary for your protec-tion in all collisions. They also help keepyou in position, away from an inflating SideAir Bag. To get the best protection from theSide Air Bags, occupants must wear theirseat belts properly and sit upright with theirbacks against the seats. Children must beproperly restrained in a child restraint orbooster seat that is appropriate for the sizeof the child.

WARNING!

• Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do notlean against the door or window. Sit uprightin the center of the seat.

• Being too close to the Side Air Bags duringdeployment could cause you to be severelyinjured or killed.

• Relying on the Side Air Bags alone couldlead to more severe injuries in a collision.The Side Air Bags work with your seat beltto restrain you properly. In some collisions,Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Alwayswear your seat belt even though you haveSide Air Bags.

NOTE:Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interiortrim, but they will open during air bag deploy-ment.

Side Impacts

In side impacts, the side impact sensors aid theORC in determining the appropriate response toimpact events. The system is calibrated to de-ploy the Side Air Bags on the impact side of thevehicle during impacts that require Side Air Bagoccupant protection. In side impacts, the SideAir Bags deploy independently; a left side im-pact deploys the left Side Air Bags only and aright side impact deploys the right Side Air Bagsonly.

The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all sidecollisions, including some collisions at certainangles, or some side collisions that do notimpact the area of the passenger compartment.The Side Air Bags may deploy during angled oroffset frontal collisions where the front air bagsdeploy.

Rollover Events

Side Air Bags are designed to activate in certainrollover events. The ORC determines whetherthe deployment of the Side Air Bags in a par-ticular rollover event is appropriate, based onthe severity and type of collision. Vehicle dam-age by itself is not a good indicator of whether ornot Side Air Bags should have deployed.

The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all rolloverevents. The rollover sensing system determinesif a rollover event may be in progress andwhether deployment is appropriate. In the eventthe vehicle experiences a rollover or near roll-over event, and deployment of the Side Air Bagsis appropriate, the rollover sensing system willalso deploy the seat belt pretensioners on bothsides of the vehicle.

The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partialor complete ejection of vehicle occupantsthrough side windows in certain rollover or sideimpact events.

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The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) moni-tors the internal circuits and interconnectingwiring associated with electrical Air Bag SystemComponents listed below:

Air Bag System Components

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)• Air Bag Warning Light• Steering Wheel and Column• Instrument Panel• Knee Impact Bolsters• Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags• Supplemental Side Air Bags• Supplemental Knee Air Bags• Front and Side Impact Sensors• Seat Belt Pretensioners• Seat Belt Buckle SwitchIf A Deployment OccursThe front air bags are designed to deflate im-mediately after deployment.

NOTE:Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in allcollisions. This does not mean something iswrong with the air bag system.

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

• The air bag material may sometimes causeabrasions and/or skin reddening to the occu-

pants as the air bags deploy and unfold. Theabrasions are similar to friction rope burns orthose you might get sliding along a carpet orgymnasium floor. They are not caused bycontact with chemicals. They are not perma-nent and normally heal quickly. However, ifyou haven’t healed significantly within a fewdays, or if you have any blistering, see yourdoctor immediately.

• As the air bags deflate, you may see somesmoke-like particles. The particles are a nor-mal by-product of the process that generatesthe non-toxic gas used for air bag inflation.These airborne particles may irritate the skin,eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eyeirritation, rinse the area with cool water. Fornose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. Ifthe irritation continues, see your doctor. Ifthese particles settle on your clothing, followthe garment manufacturer’s instructions forcleaning.

Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags havedeployed. If you are involved in another colli-sion, the air bags will not be in place to protectyou.

WARNING!

Deployed air bags and seat belt pretension-ers cannot protect you in another collision.Have the air bags, seat belt pretensioners,and the seat belt retractor assemblies re-

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placed by an authorized dealer immediately.Also, have the Occupant Restraint ControllerSystem serviced as well.

NOTE:

• Air bag covers may not be obvious in theinterior trim, but they will open during airbag deployment.

• After any collision, the vehicle should betaken to an authorized dealer immediately.

Enhanced Accident Response SystemIn the event of an impact, if the communicationnetwork remains intact, and the power remainsintact, depending on the nature of the event, theORC will determine whether to have the En-hanced Accident Response System perform thefollowing functions:

• Cut off fuel to the engine.• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has

power or until the hazard light button ispressed. The hazard lights can be deacti-vated by pressing the hazard light button.

• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on aslong as the battery has power.

• Unlock the power door locks.

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Enhanced Accident Response SystemReset ProcedureIn order to reset the Enhanced Accident Re-sponse System functions after an event, theignition switch must be changed from ignitionSTART or ON/RUN to ignition OFF. Carefullycheck the vehicle for fuel leaks in the enginecompartment and on the ground near the enginecompartment and fuel tank before resetting thesystem and starting the engine.

Maintaining Your Air Bag System

WARNING!

• Modifications to any part of the air bagsystem could cause it to fail when you needit. You could be injured if the air bag systemis not there to protect you. Do not modifythe components or wiring, including addingany kind of badges or stickers to the steer-ing wheel hub trim cover or the upper rightside of the instrument panel. Do not modifythe front bumper, vehicle body structure, oradd aftermarket side steps or runningboards.

• It is dangerous to try to repair any part ofthe air bag system yourself. Be sure to tellanyone who works on your vehicle that ithas an air bag system.

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• Do not attempt to modify any part of yourair bag system. The air bag may inflateaccidentally or may not function properly ifmodifications are made. Take your vehicleto an authorized dealer for any air bagsystem service. If your seat, including yourtrim cover and cushion, needs to be ser-viced in any way (including removal orloosening/tightening of seat attachmentbolts), take the vehicle to your authorizeddealer. Only manufacturer approved seataccessories may be used. If it is necessaryto modify the air bag system for personswith disabilities, contact your authorizeddealer.

Event Data Recorder (EDR)This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR isto record, in certain crash or near crash-likesituations, such as an air bag deployment orhitting a road obstacle, data that will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systems per-formed. The EDR is designed to record datarelated to vehicle dynamics and safety systemsfor a short period of time, typically 30 seconds orless. The EDR in this vehicle is designed torecord such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle wereoperating;

• Whether or not the driver and passengersafety belts were buckled/fastened;

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

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.• These data can help provide a better under-

standing of the circumstances in whichcrashes and injuries occur.

NOTE:EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if anon-trivial crash situation occurs; no data arerecorded by the EDR under normal driving con-ditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gen-der, age, and crash location) are recorded.However, other parties, such as law enforce-ment, could combine the EDR data with the typeof personally identifying data routinely acquiredduring a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, specialequipment is required, and access to the vehicleor the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehiclemanufacturer, other parties, such as law en-forcement, that have the special equipment, canread the information if they have access to thevehicle or the EDR.

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Child RestraintsEveryone in your vehicle needs to be buckled upat all times, including babies and children.

Children 12 years or younger should ride prop-erly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.According to crash statistics, children are saferwhen properly restrained in the rear seats ratherthan in the front.

WARNING!




• In a collision, an unrestrained child canbecome a projectile inside the vehicle. Theforce required to hold even an infant onyour lap could become so great that youcould not hold the child, no matter howstrong you are. The child and others couldbe badly injured. Any child riding in yourvehicle should be in a proper restraint forthe child’s size.

There are different sizes and types of restraintsfor children from newborn size to the childalmost large enough for an adult safety belt.Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual tomake sure you have the correct seat for yourchild. Carefully read and follow all the instruc-tions and warnings in the child restraint Owner’sManual and on all the labels attached to thechild restraint.

Before buying any restraint system, make surethat it has a label certifying that it meets allapplicable Safety Standards. You should alsomake sure that you can install it in the vehiclewhere you will use it.

Warning Label On Front Passenger Sun Visor

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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

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

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