2015 Dodge Charger Owner's Manual - Mopar · WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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

6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323

10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

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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 ChryslerGroup LLC vehicle. Be assured that it repre-sents precision workmanship, distinctive styl-ing, and high quality - all essentials that aretraditional to our vehicles.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read theOwners Manual and all the Supplements. Besure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,particularly those used for braking, steering,and transmission shifting. Learn how your ve-hicle handles on different road surfaces. Yourdriving skills will improve with experience, butas in driving any vehicle, take it easy as youbegin. Always observe local laws wherever youdrive.

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 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 authorizeddealers 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 Owners 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 and

various customer-oriented documents. You areurged to read these publications carefully. Fol-lowing the instructions and recommendations inthis Owners Manual will help assure safe andenjoyable operation of your vehicle.

After you have read the Owners Manual, it shouldbe stored in the vehicle for convenient referenceand remain with the vehicle when sold.

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 uponitself to install them on products previouslymanufactured.

The Owners 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 Owners Manual firstbefore driving your vehicle and before at-taching or installing parts/accessories ormaking other modifications 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. Thesame applies when modifications to the originalcondition are subsequently made on the manu-facturers 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.

Original MOPAR parts and accessories andother products approved by the manufacturer,including qualified advice, are available at yourauthorized dealer.

When it comes to service, remember that yourauthorized dealer knows your vehicle best, hasthe factory-trained technicians and genuineMOPAR parts, and is interested in your satis-faction.

Copyright 2014 Chrysler International.

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 vehicles equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this OwnersManual 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 Owners Manual:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis Owners Manual contains WARNINGSagainst operating procedures that could resultin a collision or bodily injury. It also containsCAUTIONS against procedures that could re-sult in damage to your vehicle. If you do notread this entire Owners Manual, you may missimportant information. Observe all Warningsand 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 roadworthi-ness and safety and may lead to a collisionresulting in serious injury or death.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location Stamped Vehicle Identification NumberLocation (VIN)

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2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTINGYOUR VEHICLE

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Ignition Or Accessory On Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

SENTRY KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Security System Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 To Unlatch The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Manual Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Child-Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . .20

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Trunk Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Seat Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .55 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . .57

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSYour vehicle uses a keyless ignition system.This system consists of a Key Fob with RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a KeylessIgnition Node (KIN).

Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature

This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature. Refer to "Keyless Enter-N-Go" in "Things To Know Before Starting YourVehicle" for further information.

Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)This feature allows the driver to operate theignition with the push of a button as long as theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is inthe passenger compartment.

The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN System) hasfour operating positions, three of which arelabeled and will illuminate when in position. Thethree positions are: OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN.The fourth position is START. During start,ON/RUN will illuminate.

NOTE:In case the ignition does not change with thepush of a button, the RKE transmitter (KeyFob) may have a low or dead battery. In thissituation, a back up method can be used tooperate the ignition switch. Put the nose side(side opposite of the emergency key) of theKey Fob against the Engine START/STOP but-ton and push to operate the ignition.

Key FobThe Key Fob also contains the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter and 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 alsofor locking/unlocking the glove compartment.You can keep the emergency key with you whenvalet parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the me-chanical latch on the back of the Key Fobsideways with your thumb and then pull the keyout with your other hand.

Keyless Ignition Node (KIN System)

1 OFF2 ACC (ACCESSORY)3 ON/RUN

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NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergencykey into the lock cylinders with either sideup.

Ignition Or Accessory On MessageOpening the drivers door when the ignition is inACC or ON (engine not running), a chime willsound to remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF.In addition to the chime, the ignition or acces-sory on message will display in the cluster.

NOTE:With the Uconnect system, the power win-dow switches, radio, power sunroof (ifequipped), and power outlets will remainactive for up to 10 minutes after the ignitionis placed in the OFF position. Opening eitherfront door will cancel this feature. The timefor this feature is programmable. Refer toUconnect Settings in UnderstandingYour Instrument Panel for further informa-tion.

WARNING!

When leaving the vehicle, always removethe Key Fob from the vehicle and lock yourvehicle.

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 seriouslyor fatally injured. Children should bewarned not to touch the parking brake,brake pedal or 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 in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A childcould operate power windows, other con-trols, or move the vehicle.

Do not leave children or animals insideparked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heatbuild-up may cause serious injury or death.

Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The KeyFob

Emergency Key Removal

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CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves.Always remove the Key Fob from vehicle,place the ignition in the OFF and lock alldoors when 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 Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) and a RF receiverto prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmedto the vehicle can be used to start and operatethe vehicle. The system will not allow the engineto crank if an invalid Key Fob is used to start andoperate the vehicle. The system will shut theengine off in two seconds if an invalid Key Fobis used to start the engine.

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 thereis a fault in the electronics. Should this occur,have the vehicle serviced as soon as possibleby an authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is notcompatible with some aftermarket remotestarting systems. Use of these systems mayresult in vehicle starting problems and loss ofsecurity protection.

All of the Key Fobs provided with your newvehicle have been programmed to the vehicleelectronics.

Replacement KeysNOTE:Only Key Fobs that are programmed to thevehicle electronics can be used to start andoperate the vehicle. Once a Key Fob isprogrammed to a vehicle, it cannot be pro-grammed to any other vehicle.

CAUTION!

Always remove the Key Fobs from thevehicle and lock all doors when leaving thevehicle unattended.

For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always remember to place theignition in the OFF position.

At the time of purchase, the original owner isprovided with a four-digit Personal IdentificationNumber (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure loca-tion. This number is required for authorizeddealer replacement of Key Fobs.

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Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed atan authorized 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 ProgrammingProgramming Key Fobs or RKE transmittersmay be performed at an authorized dealer.

General InformationThe Sentry Key operates on a carrier fre-quency of 433.92 MHz. The Sentry Key Im-mobilizer system is subject to the followingconditions:

This device may not cause harmful interfer-ence.

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

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPEDThe Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicledoors for unauthorized entry and the KeylessEnter-N-Go START/STOP button for unau-thorized operation. While the Vehicle SecurityAlarm is armed, interior switches for door locksand decklid release are disabled. If somethingtriggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarmwill provide the following audible and visiblesignals: the horn will pulse, the park lampsand/or turn signals will flash, and the VehicleSecurity Light in the instrument cluster will flash.

Rearming Of The SystemIf something triggers the alarm, and no action istaken to disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarmwill turn the horn off after 29 seconds, 5 sec-onds between cycles, up to 8 cycles if thetrigger remains active and then the VehicleSecurity Alarm will rearm itself.

To Arm The SystemFollow these steps to arm the Vehicle SecurityAlarm:

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

Make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF.2. Perform one of the following methods to lock

the vehicle:

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

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" in "Things To KnowBefore Starting Your Vehicle" for furtherinformation).

Push the LOCK button on the Remote Key-less Entry (RKE) transmitter.

3. If any doors are open, close them.

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To Disarm The SystemThe Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmedusing any of the following methods:

Push the UNLOCK button on the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handleif equipped. Refer to Keyless Enter-N-Goin Things To Know Before Starting YourVehicle for further information.

Place the vehicle ignition system in the OFFposition. Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/

STOP button (requires at least one validKey Fob in the vehicle).

NOTE:

The drivers door key cylinder and thetrunk button on the RKE transmitter can-not arm or disarm the Vehicle SecurityAlarm.

When the Vehicle Security Alarm isarmed, the interior power door lockswitches will not unlock the doors.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to pro-tect your vehicle. However, you can createconditions where the system will give you afalse alarm. If one of the previously describedarming sequences has occurred, the VehicleSecurity Alarm will arm regardless of whetheryou are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in thevehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. Ifthis occurs, 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 Ve-hicle Security Alarm.

Security System Manual OverrideThe Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if youlock the doors using the manual door lockplunger.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY IFEQUIPPEDThe courtesy lights will turn on when you usethe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter tounlock the doors or open any door.

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

The lights will fade to off after approximately 30seconds, or they will immediately fade to offonce 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 po-sition (extreme top position).

The Illuminated Entry system will not op-erate if the dimmer control is in theDome defeat position (extreme bottomposition).

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY(RKE)The RKE system allows you to lock or unlockthe doors or open the trunk from distances up toapproximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-heldKey Fob with RKE transmitter. The RKE trans-mitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicleto activate the system.

NOTE:Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and abovedisables the system from responding to all RKEtransmitter buttons for all RKE transmitters.

To Unlock The DoorsPush and release the UNLOCK button on theRKE transmitter once to unlock the drivers dooror twice within five seconds to unlock all doors.The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledgethe unlock signal. The illuminated entry systemwill also turn on.

If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry,refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go under ThingsTo Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for fur-ther information.

1st Push Of Key Fob UnlocksThis feature lets you program the system tounlock either the drivers door or all doors on thefirst push of the UNLOCK button on the RKEtransmitter. To change the current setting, referto Uconnect Settings in Understanding YourInstrument Panel for further information.

Flash Lights With LockThis feature will cause the turn signal lights toflash when the doors are locked with the RKEtransmitter. This feature can be turned on orturned off. To change the current setting, refer toUconnect Settings in Understanding YourInstrument Panel for further information.

Headlight Illumination On ApproachThis feature activates the headlights for up to 90seconds when the doors are unlocked with theRKE transmitter. The time for this feature isprogrammable on vehicles equipped throughUconnect. To change the current setting, referto Uconnect Settings in Understanding YourInstrument Panel for further information.

To Lock The DoorsPush and release the LOCK button on the RKEtransmitter to lock all doors. The turn signallights will flash, and the horn will chirp to ac-knowledge the signal.


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

Key Fob With RKE Transmitter

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To Unlatch The TrunkPush the TRUNK button on the RKE transmittertwo times within five seconds to unlatch thetrunk.


Programming AdditionalTransmittersProgramming Key Fobs or RKE transmittersmay be performed at an authorized dealer.

Transmitter Battery ReplacementThe recommended replacement battery is oneCR2032 battery.

NOTE:

Perchlorate Material special handling mayapply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Do not touch the battery terminals thatare on the back housing or the printedcircuit board.

1. Remove the emergency key by sliding themechanical latch on the back of the RKEtransmitter sideways with your thumb andthen pull the key out with your other hand.

2. Separating RKE halves requires screw re-moval, if equipped, and gently prying the twohalves of the RKE transmitter apart. Makesure not to damage the seal during removal.

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.

Emergency Key Removal

Separating Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)Transmitter Case

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4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snapthe two halves together, reposition and se-cure the screw as shown in step #2 forremoval.

General InformationTransmitter and receivers operate on a carrierfrequency of 433.92 MHz. Operation is subjectto the following conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interfer-ence.

This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation. If your RKEtransmitter fails to operate from a normaldistance, check for these two conditions:

1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The ex-pected life of the battery is a minimum ofthree years.

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as aradio station tower, airport transmitter, andsome mobile or CB radios.

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.

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 theOFF mode, remove the Key Fob from thevehicle and lock your vehicle.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle, orwith access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow-ing children to be in a vehicle unattendedis dangerous for a number of reasons. Achild or others could be seriously or fatallyinjured. Children should be warned not totouch the parking brake, brake pedal or thegear selector.

(Continued)Door Lock Knob

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WARNING! (Continued)

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 in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A childcould operate power windows, other con-trols, or move the vehicle.

Power Door LocksA power door lock switch is on each front door trimpanel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors.

The doors can also be locked and unlocked withthe Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) sys-tem. For further information, refer to KeylessEnter-N-Go under Things To Know BeforeStarting Your Vehicle for further information.

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 a door is open,

and the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUNposition, a chime will sound as a reminder toremove the Key Fob.

Automatic Door Locks If EquippedThe auto door lock feature default condition isenabled. When enabled, the door locks will lockautomatically when the vehicles speed ex-ceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lockfeature can be enabled or disabled by yourauthorized dealer per written request of thecustomer. Please see your authorized dealer forservice.

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.

Power Door Lock Switch

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Automatic Unlock Doors On ExitProgrammingTo change the current setting, refer toUconnect Settings in Understanding YourInstrument Panel 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 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.

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-GOThe Passive Entry system is an enhancementto the vehicles Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go.This feature allows you to lock and unlock thevehicles door(s) without having to push theRKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons.

NOTE:

Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF. Refer to Uconnect Settings inUnderstanding Your Instrument Panelfor further information.

Child-Protection Door Lock Location

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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 the PassiveEntry Door Handle, and no door goes ajarwithin 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lockand if equipped, will arm the securityalarm.

To Unlock From The Drivers Side:

With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitterwithin 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver door handle, grabthe front driver door handle to unlock the driv-ers door automatically. The interior door panellock knob 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 front drivers door handle.To select between Unlock Driver Door 1stPress and Unlock All Doors 1st Press,refer to Uconnect Settings in Under-standing Your Instrument Panel for furtherinformation.

To Unlock From The Passenger Side:

With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitterwithin 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle,grab the front passenger door handle to unlock

all four doors automatically. The interior doorpanel lock knob will raise when the door isunlocked.

NOTE:All doors will unlock when the front passen-ger door handle is grabbed regardless of thedrivers door unlock preference setting(Unlock Driver Door 1st Press or UnlockAll Doors 1st Press).

Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of PassiveEntry RKE Transmitter In Vehicle (FOBIK-Safe)

To minimize the possibility of unintentionallylocking a Passive Entry RKE transmitter insideyour vehicle, the Passive Entry system isequipped with an automatic door unlock featurewhich will function if the ignition is in the OFFposition.

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

1. A lock request is made by a valid PassiveEntry RKE transmitter while a door is ajar.

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

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

When any of these situations occur, after all ajardoors are shut, the FOBIK-Safe search will beexecuted. If it finds a Passive Entry RKE trans-mitter inside the car, and it does not find anyPassive Entry RKE transmitters outside the car,the car will unlock and alert the customer.

NOTE:The vehicle will only unlock the doors whena valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter isdetected inside the vehicle, and no validPassive Entry RKE transmitter is detectedoutside the vehicle. The vehicle will notunlock the doors when any of the followingconditions are true:

The doors are manually locked using thedoor lock knobs.

There is a valid Passive Entry RKE trans-mitter outside the vehicle and within 5 ft(1.5 m) of either Passive Entry doorhandle.

Three attempts are made to lock thedoors using the door panel switch andthen close the doors.

To Enter The Trunk

With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitterwithin 5 ft (1.5 m) of the deck lid, push the buttonon the right side of the deck lid.

NOTE:If you inadvertently leave your vehiclesPassive Entry RKE transmitter in the trunkand try to close the deck lid, the deck lid willautomatically unlatch unless another one ofthe vehicles Passive Entry RKE transmit-ters is outside the vehicle and within 5 ft(1.5 m) of the deck lid.

To Lock The Vehicles Doors

With one of the vehicles Passive Entry RKEtransmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver orpassenger front door handles, push the doorhandle LOCK button to lock all four doors.

Trunk Button

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

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 doneto allow you to check if the vehicle islocked by pulling the door handle, withoutthe vehicle reacting and unlocking.

The Passive Entry system will not operateif the RKE transmitter battery is dead.

The vehicle doors can also be locked by usingthe RKE transmitter lock button or the lockbutton located on the vehicles interior doorpanel.

WINDOWS

Power WindowsThe window controls on the drivers 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 Uconnect,the power window switches will remain ac-tive for up to 10 minutes after the ignition isplaced in the OFF position. Opening eitherfront door will cancel this feature. The timeis programmable. Refer to Uconnect Set-tings in Understanding Your InstrumentPanel for further information.

WARNING!

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,and do not let children play with powerwindows. Do not leave the Key Fob in ornear the vehicle, or in a location accessibleto children, and do not leave the ignition of avehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Goin the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants,particularly unattended children, can be-come entrapped by the windows while oper-

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ating the power window switches. Such en-trapment may result in serious injury ordeath.

AUTO-Down FeatureThe driver door power window switch and somemodel passenger door power window switcheshave an AUTO-down feature. Push the windowswitch to the second detent, release, and thewindow will go down automatically.

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-PinchProtectionLift the window switch to the second detent,release, and the window will go up automati-cally.

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.

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 drivers doortrim panel allows you to disable the windowcontrols on the rear passenger doors. To dis-able the window controls, push and release thewindow lockout button (setting it in the DOWNposition). To enable the window controls, pushand release the window lockout button again(setting it in the UP position).

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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 but-ton located on the instrument panel to the left ofthe steering 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 theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twicewithin five seconds.

With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, theTrunk Open symbol will display in the instru-ment cluster indicating that the trunk is open.The odometer display will reappear once thetrunk is closed.

With the ignition in the OFF position , the TrunkOpen symbol will display until the trunk isclosed.

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

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 if

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they 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 trunklatching mechanism. In the event of an indi-vidual being locked inside the trunk, the trunkcan be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latchingmechanism.

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

Seat Belt Systems Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air

Bags

Child RestraintsImportant 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)

3. Children that are not big enough to wear thevehicle seat belt properly (Refer to "ChildRestraints") should be secured in a vehiclewith a rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older children whodo not use child restraints or belt-positioningbooster seats should ride properly buckled upin a vehicle with a rear seat.Trunk Emergency Internal Release

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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 thatyou are 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 Advanced 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 you andthe door and you could be injured.

9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs tobe modified to accommodate a disabledperson, contact the Customer Center. Phonenumbers are provided under "If You NeedAssistance."

WARNING!

Never place a rear-facing child restraint infront of an air bag. A deploying PassengerAdvanced Front Air Bag can cause deathor serious injury to a child 12 years oryounger, including a child in a rear-facingchild restraint.

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

Seat Belt SystemsBuckle up even though you are an excellentdriver, even on short trips. Someone on theroad may be a poor driver and could cause acollision that includes you. This can happen faraway from 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)

BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind thedriver and outboard front passenger (ifequipped with outboard front passengerBeltAlert) to buckle their seat belts. The featureis active whenever the ignition is in the STARTor ON/RUN position. If the driver or outboardfront seat passenger is unbelted, the Seat BeltReminder Light will turn on and remain on untilboth outboard front seat belts are buckled.

The BeltAlert warning sequence begins afterthe vehicle speed is over 5 MPH (8 km/h) byblinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light andsounding an intermittent chime. Once the se-quence starts, it will continue for the entireduration or until the respective seat belts arebuckled. After the sequence completes, theSeat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminateduntil the respective seat belts are buckled. Thedriver should instruct all other occupants tobuckle their seat belts. If an outboard front seatbelt is unbuckled while traveling at speedsgreater than 5 MPH (8 km/h), BeltAlert willprovide both audio and visual notification.

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The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert isnot active when the outboard front passengerseat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggeredwhen an animal or heavy object is 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 byyour authorized dealer. Chrysler Group LLCdoes not recommend deactivating BeltAlert.

NOTE:If BeltAlert has been deactivated, the SeatBelt Reminder Light will continue to illumi-nate while the drivers or outboard frontpassengers (if equipped with BeltAlert) seatbelt remains unbuckled.

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 condi-tions. However, in a collision the seat belt willlock and reduce your risk of striking the inside ofthe vehicle 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 wont deploy at all. Always wear yourseat belt even though you have air bags.

In a collision, you and your passengerscan suffer much greater injuries if you arenot properly 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.

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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.

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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Two people should never be belted into asingle seat belt. People belted togethercan crash into one another in a collision,hurting one another badly. Never use alap/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 wont 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 cutinto you. Be sure the seat belt is flatagainst your body, without twists. If youcant straighten a seat belt in your vehicle,take it to your authorized dealer immedi-ately and have it fixed.

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A seat belt that is buckled into the wrongbuckle will not protect you properly. Thelap portion could ride too high on yourbody, possibly causing internal injuries.Always buckle your seat belt into thebuckle nearest 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 seatbelt worn under the arm can cause internalinjuries. Ribs arent 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 meantto be 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.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sitback and adjust the front seat.

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of thefront seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat(for vehicles equipped with a rear seat). Graspthe latch plate and pull out the seat belt. Slidethe latch plate up the webbing as far as neces-sary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap.

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert thelatch plate into the buckle until you hear aclick.

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 lapbelt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pullon the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces therisk of sliding under the seat belt in a colli-sion.

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 belt, push the red button onthe 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.

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

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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 to create a fold that beginsimmediately 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 beltis no 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.

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, youwill prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in alower position, and if you are taller than aver-age, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchoragein a higher position. After you release the an-chorage button, try to move it up or down tomake sure that it is locked in position.

NOTE:The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchor-age is equipped with an Easy Up feature.This feature allows the shoulder belt an-chorage to be adjusted in the upward posi-tion without pushing or squeezing the re-lease button. To verify the shoulder beltanchorage is latched, pull downward on theshoulder belt anchorage until it is lockedinto position.

Seat Belts And Pregnant WomenWe recommend that pregnant women use theseat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keepingthe mother safe is the best way to keep the babysafe.

Pregnant women should wear the lap part of theseat belt across the thighs and as snug acrossthe hips as possible. Keep the seat belt low sothat it does not come across the abdomen. Thatway the strong bones of the hips will take theforce if there is a collision.

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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 forproper seat belt placement by the occupant.The seat 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 anEnergy Management feature in the front seatingpositions that may help further reduce the risk ofinjury in the event of a collision. This seat beltsystem has a retractor assembly that is de-signed to release webbing in a controlled man-ner.

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) IfEquippedThe seat belts in the passenger seating posi-tions may be equipped with Switchable Auto-matic Locking Retractors (ALR) which are usedto secure a child restraint system. For additionalinformation, refer to Installing Child RestraintsUsing The Vehicle Seat Belt under the ChildRestraints section of this manual. The tablebelow defines the type of feature for eachseating position.

If the passenger seating position is equippedwith an ALR and is being used for normalusage, only pull the seat belt webbing out farenough to comfortably wrap around the occu-pants mid-section so as to not activate the ALR.If the ALR is activated, you will hear a ratchetingsound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the web-bing to retract completely in this case and thencarefully pull out only the amount of webbingnecessary to comfortably wrap around the oc-cupants mid-section. Slide the latch plate intothe buckle until you hear a "click."

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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. Children 12years old and under should always be properlyrestrained in a vehicle with a rear seat.

WARNING!


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

How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode

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 inthe Service Manual.

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

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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.

Supplemental Restraint System(SRS)Air Bag System ComponentsYour vehicle may be equipped with the followingair bag system components:

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Air Bag Warning Light Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Knee Impact Bolsters Advanced Front Air Bags Supplemental Side Air Bags

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Supplemental Knee Air Bags Front and Side Impact Sensors Seat Belt Pretenioners Seat Belt Buckle Switch Seat Track Position SensorsAdvanced Front Air BagsThis vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags forboth the driver and front passenger as a supple-ment to the seat belt restraint systems. Thedrivers Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted inthe center of the steering wheel. The passen-gers Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in theinstrument panel, above the glove compart-ment. The words SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAGare embossed on the air bag covers.

WARNING!

Being too close to the steering wheel orinstrument panel during Advanced FrontAir Bag deployment could cause seriousinjury, including death. Air bags need roomto inflate. Sit back, comfortably extendingyour arms to reach the steering wheel orinstrument panel.


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

Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee BolsterLocations

1 Driver And Passenger Advanced Front AirBags2 Passenger Knee Impact Bolster3 Driver Knee Impact Bolster/SupplementalDriver Knee Air Bag

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Advanced Front Air Bag FeaturesThe 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 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 driver and/orfront passenger seat track position sensors thatmay adjust the inflation rate of the AdvancedFront Air Bags based upon seat position.

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.

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 airbags 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 bagswont deploy at all. Always wear your seatbelts even though you have air bags.

Advanced Front Air Bag OperationAdvanced Front Air Bags are designed to pro-vide additional protection by supplementing theseat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are notexpected to reduce the risk of injury in rear,side, or rollover collisions. The Advanced FrontAir Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions,including some that may produce substantialvehicle damage for example, some polecollisions, truck underrides, and angle offsetcollisions.

On the other hand, depending on the type andlocation of impact, Advanced Front Air Bagsmay deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initialdeceleration.

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 de-ployed.

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

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When the ORC detects a collision requiring theAdvanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflatorunits. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is gen-erated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags.

The steering wheel hub trim cover and theupper right side of the instrument panel sepa-rate and fold out of the way as the air bagsinflate to their full size. The Advanced Front AirBags fully inflate in less time than it takes toblink your eyes. The air bags then quicklydeflate while helping to restrain the driver andfront 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 Advanced 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, andAdvanced Front Air Bags.

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 aSRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn intothe outboard side of the seats.

The SABs may help to reduce the risk ofoccupant injury during certain side impact andcertain 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 seatbacks 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 injureyou if you are not seated properly, or if items arepositioned in the area where the SAB inflates.

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Children are at an even greater risk of injuryfrom 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 side win-dows. The trim covering the SABICs is la-beled SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG. SABICs may help reduce the risk of head injury

to front and rear seat outboard occupants.SABICs may reduce the risk of injuries in certainside impact and vehicle rollover events, in ad-dition to the injury reduction potential providedby 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 you if you are not belted

and seated properly, or if items are positioned inthe area where the SABICs inflate. Children areat an even greater risk of injury from a deployingair bag.

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

WARNING!

Your vehicle is equipped with left and rightSupplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Cur-tains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage orother cargo up high enough to block thedeployment of the SABICs. The trim cov-ering above the side windows where theSABIC and its deployment path are lo-cated should remain free from any ob-structions.

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Your vehicle is equipped with SABICs. Inorder for the SABICs to work as intended,do not install any accessory items in yourvehicle which could alter the roof. Do notadd an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle.Do not add roof racks that require perma-nent attachments (bolts or screws) for in-stallation on the vehicle roof. Do not drillinto the roof of the vehicle for any reason.

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 particularside impact or rollover event is appropriate,based on the severity and type of collision.Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicatorof whether or not Side Air Bags should havedeployed.

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

including children, who are up against or veryclose to Side Air Bags can be seriously injuredor killed. Occupants, including children, shouldnever lean on or sleep against the door, sidewindows, or area where the Side Air Bagsinflate, even if they are in an infant or childrestraint.

Seat belts (and child restraints where appropri-ate) are necessary for your protection in allcollisions. They also help keep you in position,away from inflating Side Air Bags. To get thebest protection from the Side Air Bags, occu-pants must wear their seat belts properly and situpright with their backs against the seats. Chil-dren must be properly restrained in a childrestraint or booster seat that is appropriate forthe size of the child.

WARNING!

Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do notlean against the door or window. Sit up-right in the center of the seat.

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Being too close to the Side Air Bags duringdeployment could cause you to be se-verely injured 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 wont 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 responseto impact events. The system is calibrated todeploy the Side Air Bags on the impact side ofthe vehicle during impacts that require Side AirBag occupant protection. In side impacts, the

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Side Air Bags deploy independently; a left sideimpact 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 AdvancedFront Air Bags deploy.

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 deter-mines if a rollover event may be in progress andwhether deployment is appropriate. A slower-developing event may deploy the seat beltpretensioners on both sides of the vehicle. A

faster-developing event may deploy the seatbelt pretensioners as well as the SABs andSABICs on both sides of the vehicle. The roll-over sensing-system may also deploy the seatbelt pretensioners, with or without the SABs andSABICs, on both sides of the vehicle if thevehicle experiences a near rollover event.

If A Deployment OccursThe Advanced Front Air Bags are designed todeflate immediately after deployment.

NOTE:Front and/or side air bags will not deploy inall collisions. This does not mean some-thing is 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 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, if

you havent 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. If theirritation continues, see your doctor. If theseparticles settle on your clothing, follow thegarment manufacturers instructions forcleaning.

Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags havedeployed. If you are involved in another collision,the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

WARNING!

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

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and the seat belt retractor assemblies re-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 ignition is placed in theOFF position.

Turn on the interior lights, which remain on aslong as the battery has power or until theignition is placed in the OFF position.

Unlock the doors automatically.System Reset ProcedureIn order to reset the Enhanced Accident Re-sponse System functions after an event, theignition must be changed from ignition STARTor ON/RUN to ignition OFF.

Air Bag Warning Light

The air bags must be ready toinflate for your protection in a colli-sion. The Occupant Restraint Con-troller (ORC) monitors the internalcircuits and interconnecting wiringassociated with air bag system

electrical components.

The ORC monitors the readiness of the elec-tronic parts of the air bag system whenever theignition is in the START or ON/RUN position. Ifthe ignition is in the OFF position or in the ACCposition, the air bag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate.

The ORC contains a backup power supplysystem that may deploy the air bags even if thebattery loses power or it becomes disconnectedprior 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 ignitionis first placed 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 maintenance

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free, 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 is first placed in the ON/RUN posi-tion.

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

The Air Bag Warning Light comes on inter-mittently 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 wont havethe air bags to protect you in a collision. If thelight does not come on as a bulb check whenthe ignition is first placed in the on position,and stays on after you start the vehicle, or ifit comes on as you drive, have an authorizeddealer service the air bag system immedi-ately.

Redundant Air Bag Warning LightIf a fault with the Air Bag WarningLight is detected, which could af-fect the Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS), the Redundant AirBag Warning Light will illuminateon the instrument panel. The Re-

dundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on untilthe fault is cleared. In addition, a single chimewill sound to alert you that the Redundant AirBag Warning Light has come on and a fault hasbeen detected. If the Redundant Air Bag Warn-ing Light comes on intermittently or remains onwhile driving have an authorized dealer service

the vehicle immediately. For additional informa-tion regarding the Redundant Air Bag WarningLight refer to the Instrument Panel section ofthis manual.

Maintaining Your Air Bag System

WARNING!

Modifications to any part of the air bagsystem could cause it to fail when youneed it. You could be injured if the air bagsystem is not there to protect you. Do notmodify the components or wiring, includingadding any kind of badges or stickers tothe steering wheel hub trim cover or theupper right side of the instrument panel.Do not modify the front bumper, vehiclebody structure, or add aftermarket sidesteps or running boards.

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 your airbag system. The air bag may inflate acciden-tally or may not function properly if modifica-tions are made. Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer for any air bag systemservice. If your seat, including your trimcover and cushion, needs to be serviced inany way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take thevehicle to your authorized dealer. Onlymanufacturer approved seat accessoriesmay be used. If it is necessary to modify theair bag system for persons with disabilities,contact your authorized dealer.

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 vehicles systems per-formed. The EDR is designed to record data

related to vehicle dynamics and safety systemsfor a short period of time, typically 30 secondsor less. 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 pushing theaccelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

How fast the vehicle was traveling.These data can help provide a better under-standing of the circumstances in which crashesand injuries occur.

NOTE:EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only ifa non-trivial crash situation occurs; no dataare recorded by the EDR under normal drivingconditions and no personal data (e.g., name,gender, age, and crash location) are recorded.However, other parties, such as law enforce-ment, could combine the EDR data with thetype of personally identifying data routinelyacquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, specialequipment is required, and access to the ve-hicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as lawenforcement, that have the special equipment,can read the information if they have access tothe vehicle or the EDR.

Child RestraintsEveryone in your vehicle needs to be buckledup at 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 seatsrather than in the front.

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child can be-come a projectile inside the vehicle. Theforce required to hold even an infant on yourlap could become so great that you could nothold the child, no matter how strong you are.

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The child and others could be badly injured.Any child riding in your vehicle should be in aproper restraint for the childs size.

There are different sizes and types of restraintsfor children from newborn size to the child

almost large enough for an adult seat belt.Always check the child seat Owners Manual tomake sure you have the correct seat for yourchild. Carefully read and follow all the instruc-tions and warnings in the child restraint OwnersManual 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.

Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

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

Infants and ToddlersChildren who are two years old or younger

and who have not reached the height orweight limits of their child restraint

Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible ChildRestraint, facing rearward in the rear seat of

the vehicle

Small ChildrenChildren who are at least two years old or

who have out-grown the height or weight limitof their rear-facing child restraint

Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a five-point Harness, facing forward in the rear seat

of the vehicle

Larger ChildrenChildren who have out-grown their forward-

facing child restraint, but are too small toproperly fit the vehicles seat belt

Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicleseat belt, seated in the rear seat of the vehicle

Children Too Large for Child RestraintsChildren 12 years old or younger, who haveout-grown the height or weight limit of their

booster seat

Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in the rear seat ofthe vehicle

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Infants And Child RestraintsSafety experts recommend that children riderear-facing in the vehicle until they are twoyears old or until they reach either the height orweight limit of their rear-facing child restraint.Two types of child restraints can be used rear-facing: infant carriers and convertible childseats.

The infant carrier is only used rear-facing in thevehicle. It is recommended for children frombirth until they reach the weight or height limit ofthe infant carrier. Convertible child seats can beused either rear-facing or forward-facing in thevehicle. Convertible child seats often have ahigher weight limit in the rear-facing directionthan infant carriers do, so they can be usedrear-facing by children who have outgrown theirinfant carrier but are still less than at least twoyears old. Children should remain rear-facinguntil they reach the highest weight or heightallowed by their convertible child seat.

WARNING!

Never place a rear-facing child restraint infront of an air bag. A deploying passengerAdvanced Front Air Bag can cause deathor serious injury to a child 12 years oryounger, including a child in a rear-facingchild restraint.

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

Older Children And Child RestraintsChildren who are two years old or who haveoutgrown their rear-facing convertible child seatcan ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seatsused in the forward-facing direction are forchildren who are over two years old or who haveoutgrown the rear-facing weight or height limitof their rear-facing convertible child seat. Chil-dren should remain in a forward-facing childseat with a harness for as long as possible, upto the highest weight or height allowed by thechild seat.

All children whose weight or height is above theforward-facing limit for the child seat should usea belt-positioning booster seat until the vehiclesseat belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit withknees bent over the vehicles seat cushion whilethe childs back is against the seatback, theyshould use a belt-positioning booster seat. Thechild and belt-positioning booster seat are heldin the vehicle by the seat belt.

WARNING!

Improper installation can lead to failure ofan infant or child restraint. It could comeloose in a collision. The child could bebadly injured or killed. Follow the childrestraint manufacturers directions exactlywhen installing an infant or child restraint.

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After a child restraint is installed in thevehicle, do not move the vehicle seatforward or rearward because it can loosenthe child restraint attachments. Removethe child restraint before adjusting the ve-hicle seat position. When the vehicle seathas been adjusted, reinstall the child re-straint.

When your child restraint is not in use,secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt orLATCH anchorages, or remove it from thevehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle.In a sudden stop or accident, it could strikethe occupants or seatbacks and causeserious personal injury.

Children Too Large For Booster SeatsChildren who are large enough to wear theshoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs arelong enough to bend over the front of the seatwhen their back is against the seatback, shoulduse the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple5-step test to decide whether the child can usethe vehicles seat belt alone:

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

2. Do the childs knees bend comfortably overthe front of the vehicle seat while they arestill sitting all the way back?

3. Does the shoulder belt cross the childsshoulder between their neck and arm?

4. Is the lap part of the seat belt as low aspossible, touching the childs thighs and nottheir stomach?

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

If the answer to any of these questions wasno, then the child still needs to use a boosterseat in this vehicle. If the child is using thelap/shoulder belt, check seat belt fit periodicallyand make sure the seat belt buckle is latched. Achilds squirming or slouching can move theseat belt out of position. If the shoulder beltcontacts the face or neck, move the child closerto the center of the vehicle, or use a boosterseat to position the seat belt on the childcorrectly.

WARNING!

Never allow a child to put the shoulder beltunder an arm or behind their back. In acrash, the shoulder belt will not protect achild properly, which may result in seriousinjury or death. A child must always wearboth the lap and shoulder portions of the seatbelt correctly.

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Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints

Restraint Type Combined Weightof the Child + Child

Restraint

Use any attachment method shown with an X Below

LATCH Lower An-chors Only

Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower An-chors + Top Tether

Anchor

Seat Belt + TopTether Anchor

Rear-Facing ChildRestraint

Up to 65 lbs(29.5 kg) X X

Rear-Facing ChildRestraint

More than 65 lbs(29.5 kg) X

Forward-Facing ChildRestraint

Up to 65 lbs(29.5 kg) X X

Forward-Facing ChildRestraint

More than 65 lbs(29.5 kg) X

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Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children(LATCH) Restraint System

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraintanchorage system called LATCH, which standsfor Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.

The LATCH system has three vehicle anchorpoints for installing LATCH-equipped childseats. There are two lower anchorages locatedat the back of the seat cushion where it meetsthe seatback and one top tether anchoragelocated behind the seating position. These an-chorages are used to install LATCH-equippedchild seats without using the vehicles seatbelts. Some seating positions may have a toptether anchorage but no lower anchorages. Inthese seating positions, the seat belt must beused with the top tether anchorage to install thechild restraint. Please see the following table formore information.

LATCH Positions For Installing ChildRestraints In This Vehicle

Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchoragesper seating position

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

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What is the weight limit (childs weight + weightof the child restraint) for using the LATCH an-chorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg)

Use the LATCH anchorage system until thecombined weight of th

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