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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

5 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319

9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

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1INTRODUCTION

• INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4• ROLLOVER WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4• IMPORTANT NOTICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5• HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5• WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6• 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 thisOwner’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.

NOTE:After reviewing the owner information, itshould be stored in the vehicle for conve-nient referencing and remain with the ve-hicle when sold.

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 intervalsby an authorized dealer or distributor who hasthe qualified personnel, special tools and equip-ment to perform 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 or distributor’s management.

Your authorized dealer or distributor will behappy to assist you with any questions aboutyour vehicle.

ROLLOVER WARNINGUtility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-over rate than other types of vehicles. Thisvehicle has a higher ground clearance and ahigher center of gravity than many passengervehicles. It is capable of performing better in awide variety of off-road applications. Driven inan unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out ofcontrol. Because of the higher center of gravity,if this vehicle is out of control it may roll overwhen some other vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers,or other unsafe driving actions that can causeloss of vehicle control. Failure to operate thisvehicle safely may result in a collision, rolloverof the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drivecarefully.

Failure to use the driver and passenger seatbelts provided is a major cause of severe or fatalinjury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person issignificantly more likely to die than a personwearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

Rollover Warning Label

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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 firstbefore driving your vehicle and before at-taching or installing parts/accessories ormaking other modifications to the vehicle.

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. Thesame 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.

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

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONSagainst procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe allWarnings and Cautions.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONNUMBERThe Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is foundon the left front corner of the instrument panel,visible through the windshield. This number alsois stamped into the right front body, behind theright front seat. Move the right front seat forwardand lift battery cover to view the stamped VIN.

The VIN is also stamped on either right or lefthand side of the engine block.

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

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.

VIN Location

Right Front Body VIN Location

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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• To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13• To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13• Security System Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

• ILLUMINATED ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14• REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

• To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15• To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16• To Enter Remote Start Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17• To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle . . . . . . . . .17• To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .17• Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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• 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19• WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

• Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21• Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

• LIFTGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23• Power Liftgate — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

• OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25• Occupant Restraint Systems Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25• Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25• Seat Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33• Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40• Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

• ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51• SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

• Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52• Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52• Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .52• Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . .54

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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 thekey fob is in the passenger compartment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has threeoperating positions which are labeled and willilluminate when in position. The three positionsare OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN.

Key Not Detected Feature

If the ignition position does not change with apush of the ignition button, and the instrumentcluster display message “Key Fob Not De-tected” is being displayed, the key fob may havea low or dead battery. In this situation, a back upmethod can be used to operate the keyless

push button ignition. Put the nose side (sideopposite of the emergency key) of the key fobagainst the keyless ignition push button andpush to operate the ignition. Once the starterengages and the engine starts remove the keyfob from the keyless ignition push button.

Key FobThe key fob contains an emergency key, whichstores 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 the glove compartment. You can keepthe emergency key with you when valet 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 emergencykey into the lock cylinders with either sideup.

Keyless Push Button Ignition

Low Or Dead Key Fob Battery StartingProcedure

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.

• 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-

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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 factory-mated key fob, aKeyless Push Button Ignition and a RF receiverto prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.Therefore, only key fobs that are programmed tothe vehicle can be used to start and operate thevehicle. The system will not allow the engine tocrank with an invalid key fob.

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 system. In addition, ifthe light begins to flash after the bulb check, itindicates that someone tried to use 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 system. Should this occur, have thevehicle serviced as soon as possible by anauthorized dealer.

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CAUTION!

• Do not make modifications or alterations tothe immobilizer system. Modifications oralterations to the immobilization systemmay result 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 a key fob is pro-grammed 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.

• With Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition, al-ways remember to place the ignition in theOFF position.

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at anauthorized dealer.

NOTE:When having the Sentry Key Immobilizersystem serviced, bring all vehicle ignitionkeys with you to an authorized dealer.

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

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —IF EQUIPPEDThis Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicledoors, hood, liftgate and ignition for unauthor-ized operation. When the alarm is armed, theinterior switches for door locks, and power lift-gate are disabled. If something triggers thealarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will providethe following audible and visible signals: thehorn will pulse, and the park lamps and/or turnsignals will flash.

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

1. Make sure the vehicles ignition is cycled tothe OFF position (refer to "Starting Proce-dures" in "Starting And Operating" for furtherinformation).

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry, make sure thevehicles keyless ignition system is OFF.

• For vehicles not equipped with KeylessEnter-N-Go — Passive Entry, make surethe vehicle ignition system is OFF, and thekey is physically removed from the ignition.

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

• Push the lock button on the interior powerdoor lock switch with the driver and/orpassenger door open.

• Push the lock button on the exterior Pas-sive Entry Door Handle with a valid key fobavailable in the same exterior zone (refer to"Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry" in"Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-hicle" for further 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 Know BeforeStarting Your Vehicle" for further information).

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• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of theOFF position.• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-

N-Go — Passive Entry, push the keylessignition button (requires at least one validkey fob in the vehicle).

• For vehicles not equipped with KeylessEnter-N-Go — Passive Entry, insert a validkey into the ignition and turn the key to theON position.

NOTE:

• The driver’s door key cylinder and theliftgate button on the key fob cannot armor disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

• The Vehicle Security Alarm remainsarmed during power liftgate entry. Push-ing the liftgate button will not disarm theVehicle Security Alarm. If someone entersthe vehicle through the liftgate and opensany door, the alarm will sound.

• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed,the interior power door lock switches willnot unlock the doors.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to pro-tect your vehicle. However, you can createconditions 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, andthe horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm theVehicle Security Alarm.

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

ILLUMINATED ENTRYThe courtesy lights will turn on when you use thekey fob to unlock the doors or open any door.

This feature also turns on the approach lightingin the outside mirrors.

The lights will fade to off after approximately30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to offonce the ignition is placed in the OFF position.

NOTE:

• The front courtesy overhead console anddoor courtesy lights do not turn on if thedimmer control is in the “Dome defeat”position (extreme bottom position).

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

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRYThe Remote Keyless Entry system allows you tolock or unlock the doors or open the powerliftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft(20 m) using a hand-held key fob. The key fobdoes not need to be pointed at the vehicle toactivate the system.

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

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To Unlock The Doors And LiftgatePush and release the unlock button on the keyfob once to unlock the driver’s door or twicewithin five seconds to unlock all doors andliftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to ac-knowledge the unlock signal. The illuminatedentry system will also turn on.

If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry,refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry”in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-hicle” 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 Lamps With LockThis feature will cause the turn signal lights toflash when the doors are locked or unlockedwith the key fob. This feature can be turned onor turned off. To change the current setting, referto “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding YourInstrument Panel” 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 Doors And LiftgatePush and release the lock button on the key fobto lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signallights will flash to acknowledge the signal.

If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry,refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” under “Things ToKnow Before Starting Your Vehicle” for furtherinformation.

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.

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

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.

Key Fob

Separating Key Fob Case

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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 to startthe engine conveniently from outsidethe vehicle while still maintaining se-curity. The system has a range ofapproximately 300 ft (91 m).

NOTE:

• The vehicle must be equipped with an auto-matic transmission to be equipped withRemote Start.

• Obstructions between the vehicle and keyfob 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• Liftgate 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 alarm system indicator flashing• Ignition in STOP/OFF position• Fuel level meets minimum requirement• Vehicle Security Alarm is not signaling an

intrusion

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.

Remote Start Abort Message —If EquippedThe following messages will display in the in-strument cluster display if the vehicle fails toremote start or exits remote start prematurely:

• Remote Start Aborted — Door Open• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open• Remote Start Aborted — Liftgate Open• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low

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• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle ToReset

The Remote Start Abort message stays activeuntil the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position.

To Enter Remote Start ModePush and release the REMOTE START buttonon the key fob twice within five seconds. Thevehicle doors will lock, the parking lights willflash, and the horn will chirp twice (if pro-grammed). Then, the engine will start, and thevehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode fora 15-minute cycle.

NOTE:

• If an engine fault is present or fuel level islow, the vehicle will start and then shutdown in 10 seconds.

• 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 cycled by pushing theSTART/STOP button twice (or the ignitionswitch must be cycled to the ON/RUNposition) before you can repeat the startsequence 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 shutdowns, the sys-tem will disable with a one time push of theremote start button for two seconds afterreceiving a valid 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 and disarm the Vehicle Secu-rity Alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the end ofthe 15-minute cycle, push and release theSTART/STOP button.

NOTE:

• For vehicles equipped with the KeylessEnter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature, themessage “Remote Start Active — PushStart Button” will display in the clusterdisplay until you push the START button.

Remote Start Comfort Systems —If EquippedWhen Remote Start is activated, the heatedsteering wheel and driver heated seat featureswill automatically turn on in cold weather. Inwarm weather, the driver vented seat feature willautomatically turn on when the remote start isactivated. These features will stay on throughthe duration of Remote Start or until the ignitionswitch is cycled to the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:The Remote Start Comfort System can beactivated and deactivated through theUconnect Settings. For more information onRemote Start Comfort System operation, re-fer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understand-ing Your Instrument Panel.”

DOOR LOCKS

Manual Door LocksThe power door locks can be manually lockedfrom inside the vehicle by using the door lockknob. To lock each door, push the door lockknob on each door trim panel downward. Tounlock the front doors, pull the inside doorhandle to the first detent. To unlock the reardoors, pull the door lock knob on the door trimpanel upward. If the lock knob is down when thedoor is closed, the door will lock. Therefore,make sure the key is not inside the vehiclebefore closing the door.

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WARNING!

• For personal security and safety in theevent of an collision, lock the vehicle doorsas you drive as well as when you park andleave the vehicle.

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

• 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-Go

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in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child couldoperate power windows, other controls, ormove the vehicle.

• When leaving the vehicle, always makesure the keyless ignition node is in the "Off"mode, remove the key fob from the vehicleand lock the vehicle. Unsupervised use ofthe vehicle equipment may cause severeperson injuries and death.

Power Door LocksThe power door lock and unlock switches arelocated on each front door panel. Push theswitch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.

If the lock knob is down when the door is closed,the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keyfob is not inside the vehicle before closing thedoor.

NOTE:The key fob may not be found if it is locatednext to a mobile phone, lap top or otherelectronic device; these devices may blockthe key fob’s wireless signal.

If you push the door lock switch while theignition position is in ACC or ON/RUN and thedriver or front passenger’s door is open, thedoors will not lock.

If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened frominside the vehicle without first unlocking thedoor. The door may be unlocked manually byraising the lock knob.

Automatic Door Locks — If EquippedWhen enabled, the door locks will lock automati-cally when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 MPH(24 km/h). Auto door lock feature is enabled/disabled in the Uconnect Settings sections inthe radio. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” locatedin “Understanding Your Instrument Panel.”

Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature —If EquippedIf Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlockall the doors when any door is opened if thevehicle is stopped and in PARK. Refer to“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your In-strument Panel” for further information.

Manual Door Lock Knob

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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 UNLOCKposition.

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 when 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 openthe door with the outside door handle.

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 — PassiveEntry. This feature allows you to lock and unlockthe vehicle’s door(s) without having to push thekey fob lock or unlock buttons.

NOTE:

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

• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if ithas been raining on the Passive Entrydoor handle, the unlock sensitivity can beaffected, resulting in a slower responsetime.

• 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 found if it islocated next to a mobile phone, laptop orother electronic device; these devicesmay block the key fob’s wireless signal.Child-Protection Door Lock Location

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To Unlock From The Driver’s Side:

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft(1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab thedriver’s front door handle to unlock the driver’sdoor automatically. The interior door panel lockknob will 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 driver’s front 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 fourdoors 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

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 OFF.

If one of the vehicle doors is open, and the doorpanel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once allopen doors have been closed, the vehiclechecks the inside and outside of the vehicle forany valid Passive Entry key fob. If one of thevehicle’s Passive Entry key fob is detectedinside the vehicle, and no other valid PassiveEntry key fob are detected outside the vehicle,the Passive Entry System automatically unlocksall vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times(on the third attempt, ALL doors will lock, and thePassive Entry key fob can be locked in thevehicle).

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is builtinto the electronic liftgate handle. With a validPassive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of theliftgate, pull the electronic liftgate handle for apower open on vehicles equipped with PowerLiftgate. Pull the electronic liftgate handle and liftfor Manual Liftgate vehicles.

NOTE:If the vehicle is unlocked, the liftgate willopen with the handle and no key fob isrequired.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

Passive Entry/Lock Button Location

1 — Electronic Release Switch2 — Lock Button Location

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To Lock The Liftgate

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the passive entrylock button located to the right of electronicliftgate handle.

NOTE:If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmedin Uconnect Settings, all doors will unlockwhen you push the button on the liftgate. If�Unlock Driver Door 1st Press� is programmedin Uconnect Settings, the liftgate will unlockwhen you push the button on the liftgate. Forfurther information, refer to “Uconnect Set-tings” in “Understanding Your InstrumentPanel.”

To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors

With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobwithin 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger frontdoor handle, push the door handle lock button tolock all four doors and liftgate.

NOTE:Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushingthe door handle button. This could unlockthe door(s).

NOTE:

• After pushing the door handle button, youmust wait two seconds before you canlock or unlock the doors, using eitherPassive Entry door handle or door handlebutton. This is done to allow you to checkif the vehicle is locked by pulling the doorhandle, without the vehicle reacting andunlocking.

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

• Closeness to mobile devices can have aneffect on the passive entry system.

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 power window controls are located on thedriver’s door trim panel. There is a single switchon the front passenger door and rear passengerdoors which operate the front and rear passengerdoor windows. The window controls will operateonly when the keyless push button ignition isplaced in the ON/RUN or ACC position.

The power window switches remain active forup to 10 minutes after the ignition has beenturned OFF. Opening a vehicle front door willcancel this feature.

Push The Door Handle Button To Lock

Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking

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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-DownBoth the driver and front passenger windowswitches have an “Auto-Down” feature. Pushthe window switch past the first detent, release,and the window will go down automatically. Tocancel the “Auto-Down” movement, operate theswitch in either the up or down direction andrelease the switch.

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

Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection— Driver And Front Passenger Door OnlyLift the window switch fully upward to the sec-ond detent, release, and the window will go upautomatically.

To stop the window from going all the way upduring the “Auto Up” operation, push down onthe switch briefly.

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

NOTE:If the window runs into any obstacle during“Auto Up,” it will reverse direction and thengo back down. Remove the obstacle and usethe window switch again to close the win-dow. Any impact due to rough road condi-tions may trigger the auto reverse functionunexpectedly during “Auto-Up.” If this hap-pens, pull the switch lightly to the first detentand hold it to close the window manually.

WARNING!

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

Resetting The Auto Up FeatureShould the “Auto Up” feature stop working, thewindow probably needs to be reset. To reset“Auto Up”:

1. 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.

2. 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.

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Window Lockout ButtonThe Window Lockout button on the driver’s doorallows you to disable the window controls on therear doors. To disable the window controls onthe rear doors, push the Window Lockout but-ton. To enable the window controls, push theWindow Lockout button again.

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.

LIFTGATETo Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is builtinto the electronic liftgate handle. With a validPassive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of theliftgate, push the electronic liftgate handle toopen with one fluid motion.

NOTE:If “Unlock All Doors First Press” is programmedin Uconnect Settings, all doors will unlock whenyou push the button on the liftgate. If �UnlockDriver Door 1st Press� is programmed inUconnect Settings, only the liftgate will unlockwhen you push the button on the liftgate. Forfurther information, refer to “Uconnect Set-tings” in “Understanding Your InstrumentPanel.”

To Lock The Liftgate

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the passive entrylock button located to the right of electronicliftgate release switch.

NOTE:The liftgate unlock feature is built into theelectronic liftgate handle.

WARNING!

Driving with the liftgate open can allow poi-sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. Youand your passengers could be injured bythese fumes. Keep the liftgate closed whenyou are operating the vehicle.

Window Lockout Button

Passive Entry/Lock Button Location

1 — Electronic Release Switch2 — Lock Button Location

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Power Liftgate — If Equipped

The power liftgate may be openedby pushing the electronic liftgaterelease (refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in“Things To Know Before StartingYour Vehicle”) or by pushing the

liftgate button on the key fob. Push the liftgatebutton on the key fob twice within five secondsto open the power liftgate. Once the liftgate isopen, pushing the button twice within five sec-onds a second time will close the liftgate.

The power liftgate may also be opened orclosed by pushing the liftgate button located onthe front overhead console. If the liftgate is fullyopen, the liftgate can be closed by pushing theliftgate button located on left rear trim panel,near the liftgate opening. If the liftgate is inmotion, pushing the liftgate button located onleft rear trim panel will reverse the liftgate.

When the liftgate button on the key fob ispushed two times, the turn signals will flash tosignal that the liftgate is opening or closing (ifFlash Lamps with Lock is enabled in theUconnect settings), and the liftgate chime will beaudible. For further information, refer to"Uconnect Settings" in "Understanding Your In-strument Panel."

NOTE:

• In the event of a power malfunction to theliftgate, an emergency liftgate latch releasecan be used to open the liftgate. The emer-

gency liftgate latch release can be accessedthrough a snap-in cover located on theliftgate trim panel.

• If liftgate is left open for an extendedperiod of time, the liftgate may need to beclosed manually to reset power liftgatefunctionality.

WARNING!

During power operation, personal injury orcargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgatetravel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate isclosed and latched before driving away.

NOTE:

• The power liftgate buttons will not operateif the vehicle is in gear or the vehiclespeed is above 0 MPH (0 km/h).

• The power liftgate will not operate in tem-peratures below −22° F (−30° C) or tem-peratures above 150° F (65° C). Be sure toremove any buildup of snow or ice fromthe liftgate before pushing any of thepower liftgate switches.

• If anything obstructs the power liftgatewhile it is closing or opening, the liftgatewill automatically reverse to the closed oropen position, provided it meets sufficientresistance.

• There are also pinch sensors attached tothe side of the liftgate. Light pressureanywhere along these strips will cause theliftgate to return to the open position.

• If the liftgate is not fully open, push theliftgate button on the key fob twice tooperate the liftgate.

• If the electronic liftgate release is pushedwhile the power liftgate is closing, the lift-gate will reverse to the full open position.

• If the electronic liftgate release is pushedwhile the power liftgate is opening, the lift-gate motor will disengage to allow manualoperation.

• If the power liftgate encounters multipleobstructions within the same cycle, the sys-tem will automatically stop and the liftgatemust be opened or closed manually.

WARNING!

• Driving with the liftgate open can allowpoisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.You and your passengers could be injuredby these fumes. Keep the liftgate closedwhen you are operating the vehicle.

• If you are required to drive with the liftgateopen, make sure that all windows areclosed, and the climate control blowerswitch is set at high speed. Do not use therecirculation mode.

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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

• Supplemental Active Head Restraints• 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 should alwaysride buckled up in a vehicle with a rear 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).

3. Children that are not big enough to wear thevehicle seat belt properly (refer to “Child Re-straints” in this section for further information)should be secured in a vehicle with a rear seatin child restraints or belt-positioning boosterseats. Older children who do not use childrestraints or belt-positioning booster seatsshould ride properly buckled up in a vehiclewith 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 to bemodified to accommodate a disabled person,refer to the “If You Need Consumer Assis-tance” section for customer service contactinformation.

WARNING!

• 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.

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

Warning Label On Front Passenger Sun Visor

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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 —If Equipped

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 the

Seat 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.

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 thedriver or outboard front seat passenger (ifequipped with outboard front passengerseat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat BeltReminder Light will turn on and remain onuntil the driver and outboard front seat pas-senger 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.

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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 could makeyour injuries in a collision much worse. Youmight suffer internal injuries, or you couldeven slide out of the seat belt. Follow theseinstructions to wear your seat belt safely andto keep your passengers safe, 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.

• 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.

• 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,

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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.

• 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 modify

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the 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.

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 beltif 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 inches (15 to 30 cm) abovethe latch 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.

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

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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.

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 anchorageis equipped with an Easy Up feature. Thisfeature allows the shoulder belt anchorage tobe adjusted in the upward position withoutpushing or squeezing the release button. To

verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched,pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorageuntil it is locked 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.

• 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 thehips. 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.

Adjustable Upper Anchorage

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NOTE:These devices are not a substitute for properseat belt placement by the occupant. Theseat belt still must be worn snugly andpositioned properly.

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 an EnergyManagement feature in the front seating positionsthat may help further reduce the risk of injury in theevent of a collision. The seat belt system has aretractor assembly that is designed to releasewebbing in a controlled manner.

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor(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 tocomfortably 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!

• 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.

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

60/40 Second Row (7 Passenger) AutomaticLocking Retractor (ALR) Locations

• ALR = Switchable AutomaticLocking Retractor

Captain’s Chairs Second Row (6 Passenger)Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations

• ALR = Switchable AutomaticLocking Retractor

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How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

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 Locking Mode

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 booster

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seats. The locked mode is only used toinstall rear-facing or forward-facing childrestraints that have a harness for restrain-ing the child.

Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)These head restraints are passive, deployablecomponents, and vehicles with this equipmentcannot be readily identified by any markings,only through visual inspection of the head re-straint. The head restraint will be split in twohalves, with the front half being soft foam andtrim, the back half being decorative plastic.

How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) deter-mines whether the severity or type of rearimpact will require the Active Head Restraints(AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires de-ployment, both the driver and front passengerseat AHRs will be deployed.

When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, thefront half of the head restraint extends forwardto minimize the gap between the back of theoccupant’s head and the AHR. This system isdesigned to help prevent or reduce the extent ofinjuries to the driver and front passenger incertain types of rear impacts.

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

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components:

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components

1 — Head Restraint Front Half(Soft Foam and Trim)2 — Seatback3 — Head Restraint Back Half(Decorative Plastic Rear Cover)4 — Head Restraint Guide Tubes

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WARNING!

• All occupants, including the driver, shouldnot operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’sseat until the head restraints are placed intheir proper positions in order to minimizethe risk of neck injury in the event of acollision.

• Do not place items over the top of theActive Head Restraint, such as coats, seatcovers or portable DVD players. Theseitems may interfere with the operation ofthe Active Head Restraint in the event of acollision and could result in serious injuryor death.

• Active Head Restraints may be deployed ifthey are struck by an object such as a hand,foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidentaldeployment of the Active Head Restraintensure that all cargo is secured, as loosecargo could contact the Active Head Re-straint during sudden stops. Failure to followthis warning could cause personal injury ifthe Active Head Restraint is deployed.

NOTE:For more information on properly adjusting andpositioning the head restraint, refer to “Supple-mental Active Head Restraints” in “Understand-ing The Features Of Your Vehicle.”

Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)

If the Active Head Restraints are triggered dur-ing a collision, the front half of the head restraintwill be extended forward and separated from therear half of the head restraint. Do not drive yourvehicle after the AHRs have deployed. The headrestraint must be reset into the original positionto best protect the occupant for all types ofcollisions. An authorized FCA US LLC dealermust reset the AHRs on the driver’s and frontpassenger’s seat before driving. Personally at-tempting to reset the AHRs may result in dam-age to the AHRs that could impair their function.

WARNING!

Deployed AHRs are not able to best protect youin all types of collisions. Have deployed AHRsreset by an authorized dealer immediately.

Active Head Restraint Triggered Forward

AHR In Reset Position

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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 Track Position Sensors• 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 en-gine related gauges are not working, theOccupant Restraint Controller (ORC) mayalso be disabled. In this condition the airbags may not be ready to inflate for yourprotection. Have an authorized dealer ser-vice the air bag system immediately.

WARNING!

Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in yourinstrument panel could mean you won’t havethe air bag system to protect you in a collision.If the light does not come on as a bulb checkwhen the ignition is first turned on, stays onafter you start the vehicle, or if it comes on asyou drive, have an authorized dealer servicethe air bag system immediately.

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

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 severityand type of collision as determined by the Occu-pant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may re-ceive information from the front impact sensors (ifequipped) or other system components.

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.

This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/orfront passenger seat track position sensors thatmay adjust the inflation rate of the AdvancedFront Air Bags based upon seat position.

Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster 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 additionalprotection by supplementing the seat belts. Frontair bags are not expected to reduce the risk ofinjury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. The frontair bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions,including some that may produce substantial ve-hicle damage — for example, 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.

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

1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags(SABs): Located in the outboard side of thefront seats. The SABs are marked with a“SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” label sewninto the outboard side of the seats.

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 injure

occupants 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 or otherinjuries to front and rear seat outboard occupantsin certain side impacts and/or vehicle rolloverevents, in addition to the injury reduction potentialprovided by the seat belts and body structure.

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.

Front Supplemental Seat-MountedSide Air Bag Label

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain(SABIC) Label Location

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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 sideimpact 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 can beseriously injured or killed. Occupants, includ-ing children, should never lean on or sleepagainst the door, side windows, or areawhere the side air bags inflate, even if theyare in an infant or child restraint.

• Seat belts (and child restraints where appro-priate) are necessary for your protection inall collisions. They also help keep you inposition, away from an inflating Side Air Bag.To get the best protection from the Side AirBags, occupants must wear their seat beltsproperly and sit upright with their backsagainst the seats. Children must be properlyrestrained in a child restraint or booster seatthat is appropriate for the size of 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 theinterior trim, but they will open during airbag deployment.

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 Track Position Sensors• Seat Belt Buckle Switch

If A Deployment OccursThe front air bags are designed to deflate im-mediately after deployment.

NOTE:Front and/or side air bags will not deploy inall collisions. This does not mean somethingis wrong 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