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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the nameChrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and thename Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOLDrunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with bloodalcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you aredrinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinkingdriver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Yourperceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,and your judgment is impaired when you have beendrinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and features and equipment that tional on this vehicle. This m

description of features and eqavailable or were not orderdisregard any features and eqmanual that are not on this v

Chrysler LLC reserves the rdesign and specifications, animprovements to its producobligation upon itself to insta

ously manufactured.

Copyright © 2007 Chrysler LL

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

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

How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Vehicle Identification Num

Vehicle Modifications/Alte

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INTRODUCTIONThis manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you withthe operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It issupplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet andvarious customer-oriented documents. You are urged toread these publications carefully. Following the instruc-tions and recommendations in this manual will helpassure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be storedin the vehicle for convenient reference and remain withthe vehicle when sold so that the new owner will beaware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorizeddealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trainedtechnicians and genuine Mopar parts, and is interestedin your satisfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUConsult the Table of Contents contains the information you

The detailed Index at the back

complete listing of all subjectConsult the following tablesymbols that may be used on this Owner’s Manual.

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op-erating procedures that could result in an accident or

bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you

do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may missimportant information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-tions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERThe Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the leftfront corner of the instrument panel and is visible fromoutside of the vehicle through the windshield. This

number also appears on the Automobile InformationDisclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, thevehicle registration, and the title.

NOTE: It is illegal to remov

VIN Loc

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could

seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety andmay lead to an accident resulting in serious injury ordeath.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOU

CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

▫ FOB With Integrated Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

▫ Tip Start Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Sentry Key Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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

▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

▫ General Information . .

Security Alarm System — I

▫ Rearming Of The System

▫ To Arm The System . . .

▫ To Disarm The System .

Illuminated Entry System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE

▫ To Unlock The Doors An

▫ To Lock The Doors And

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▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . .25

▫ Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . .26

▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

▫ Child Protection Door Lock System(Rear Doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

▫ Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . .

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Occupant Restraints . . . .

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untw

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners .

▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Remi(BeltAlert) . . . . . . . .

▫ Automatic Locking Mod

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . .

▫ Driver And Front PassenRestraint System (SRS) -

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▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

▫ Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .74

Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

▫ Lock Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . .

▫ Safety Checks You ShoulVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .

▫ Periodic Safety Checks Y

Outside The Vehicle . .

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSYour vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This systemconsists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a WirelessIgnition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. Youcan insert the double-sided integrated key into the igni-

tion switch with either side up.

Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similarly toan ignition switch. It has four operating positions, threeof which are detented and one spring-loaded. The de-tented positions are LOCK, ACC, and ON. The STARTposition is a spring-loaded momentary contact position.When released from the START position, the switch

automatically returns to the detented ON position.

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Fob With Integrated KeyThe Fob with Integrated Key operates the ignition switch.It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the Fob.

The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead. You can keepthe valet key with you when valet parking.

To remove the valet key from the Fob, slide the mechani-cal latch at the top of the Fob sideways with your thumband then pull the key out of the Fob with your otherhand.

NOTE:•

You can insert the double-scylinder with either side u

• Only the drivers door is equ

Valet Key R


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Tip Start FeatureDo not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with IntegratedKey to briefly turn the ignition switch to the STARTposition and release it as soon as the starter engages. Thestarter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage

automatically when the engine is running.

Ignition Key RemovalPlace the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the LOCKposition and then remove the key.

NOTE:• For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC), the power window

switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), andignition-powered power outlets will remain active forapproximately 45 seconds after the ignition switch isturned to the LOCK position. Opening either frontdoor will cancel this feature.

• For vehicles equipped wwindow switches, radio, poand ignition-powered powefor up to 10 minutes after thto the LOCK position. Ope

cancel this feature. The timgrammable. Refer to “Key“Personal Settings (Custotures)” under “Electronic V(EVIC)” in Section 4.

WARN

Never leave children alonunattended children in a vnumber of reasons. A childously or fatally injured. Dignition. A child could oother controls, or move the


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CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Alwaysremove the key from the ignition and lock all doorswhen leaving the vehicle unattended.

Key-In-Ignition ReminderIf you open the driver’s door and the key is in theignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove thekey.

NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only soundswhen the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC

position.

SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZThe Sentry Key Immobilizerrized vehicle operation by system does not need to be armis automatic, regardless of wh

or unlocked.

The system uses the factory-m(RKE) transmitter with integration Node (WIN) to prevent ution. Therefore, only RKE tgrammed to the vehicle can bthe vehicle. The system will noif an invalid RKE transmitt

ignition switch.

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after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problemwith the electronics. This condition will result in theengine being shut off after two seconds.

If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on

during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running forlonger than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault inthe electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser-viced as soon as possible.

NOTE:• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible

with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of thesesystems may result in vehicle starting problems and

loss of security protection.• Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional RKE transmit-

ters, or any other transponder-equipped componentson the same key chain will not cause a fault unless the

additional part is physicamitter being used to startpagers, or other RF electronence with this system.

All of the RKE transmittersvehicle have been programme

Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only RKE transmittethe vehicle electronics can bethe vehicle. Once a transmvehicle, it cannot be program

CAUTI

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At the time of purchase, the original owner is providedwith a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number isrequired for authorized dealer replacement of RKE trans-mitters. Duplication of RKE transmitters may be per-

formed at an authorized dealer or by using the CustomerKey Programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank transmitter to the vehicle electron-ics. A blank transmitter is one that has never beenprogrammed.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizersystem serviced, bring all vehicle RKE transmitters withyou to the authorized dealer.

Customer Key ProgrammingIf you have two valid RKE transmitters with integratedkeys, you can program new transmitters to the system byperforming the following steps:

1. Insert the first valid integrswitch and turn the ignition swat least three seconds, but nTurn the ignition switch toremove the first key.

2. Insert the second valid inignition switch to the ON poAfter 10 seconds, a chime wSecurity Alarm Indicator Lighthe ignition switch to the LOCsecond key.

3. Insert a blank integrated k

and turn the ignition switch toseconds. After 10 seconds, a sithe Vehicle Security Alarm flashing, turn on again for thoff.


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The new integrated key is programmed. The RKE trans-mitter will also be programmed during this procedure.

Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If youdo not have a programmed RKE transmitter with inte-

grated key, contact your authorized dealer for details.NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorizeddealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key fromstarting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then bereprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to anauthorized dealer at the time of service to be repro-grammed.

General InformationThe Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept anreceived, including interferired operation.

SECURITY ALARM SYSTE

The Vehicle Security Alarm (vehicle doors and liftgate for uignition switch for unauthoriztriggers the alarm, the systemfrom starting, sound the horheadlights and taillights, andAlarm Indicator Light in the i

Rearming of the System

If something triggers the alarmdisarm it, the system will tuminutes, turn off all of the visuand then the system will rear


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To Arm the System

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and exit thevehicle.

2. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing the power door

lock switch or the lock button on the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter.

NOTE: The system will not arm if you lock the doorswith the manual door lock plungers or the door lockcylinder on the driver’s door.

3. Close all doors. The Vehicle Security Alarm IndicatorLight in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for

about 16 seconds to signal that the system is arming.During this period, opening any door or the liftgate willcancel the arming process. If the system arms success-fully, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will flashat a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set.

NOTE: For added securityAlarm is armed, the HomeLi(if equipped) is disabled as w

To Disarm the System

Either press the UNLOCK butor insert a valid ignition kcylinder and turn the key to t

NOTE:• Unlocking the doors with th

ers or the door lock cylindenot disarm the system.

• When the system is armed

lock switches will not unlo

The Security Alarm System ivehicle; however, you can crsystem will give you a falsedescribed arming sequence ha


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arm regardless of whether you are inside or outside thevehicle. If you remain inside the vehicle and open a door,the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system.

Tamper AlertIf something has triggered the alarm in your absence, thehorn will sound three times when you unlock the doors.Check the vehicle for tampering.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEMThe interior lights will turn on when you press theUNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter or open a door or the liftgate.

This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if soequipped). Refer to “Illumin Approach,” under “PersonalSettings (Customer Programmable Features),” under“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec-tion 4.

The interior lights will fade toor they will immediately fadswitch is turned ON.

NOTE:• The illuminated entry sy

interior lights if the Dimmedownward (Defeat) positio

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRYThis system allows you to locliftgate or activate the Panic Aabout 35 ft (11 m) using a haThe transmitter need not be

activate the system.


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NOTE: Inserting the Fob with Integrated Key into theignition switch disables all buttons on that transmitter;however, the buttons on the remaining transmitters willcontinue to work. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) andabove disables all transmitter buttons for all fobs.

To Unlock the Doors and LPress and release the UNLOConce to unlock the driver’s seconds to unlock all doors alights will flash to acknowled

illuminated entry system will

Remote Key Unlock, DriveThis feature lets you programthe driver’s door or all doorUNLOCK button on the transrent setting, proceed as follow

• For vehicles equipped w

Information Center (EVICunder “Personal Settings Features),” under “ElectrCenter (EVIC)” in Section 4

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• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform thefollowing steps:

1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmedtransmitter for at least four seconds, but no longer than10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK buttonwhile still holding the LOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter withthe ignition switch in the LOCK position and the keyremoved.

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to

its previous setting.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitterwhile you are inside the vehicle will activate the SecurityAlarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activatedwill cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK buttonto deactivate the Security Alarm.

Flash Lights with Remote KThis feature will cause the turnthe doors are locked or unloThis feature can be turned on ocurrent setting, proceed as fol

• For vehicles equipped withLight With Lock,” under PProgrammable Features),”Information Center (EVIC)

• For vehicles not equipped wfollowing steps:

1. Press and hold the UNLOC

transmitter for at least four se10 seconds. Then, press and hstill holding the UNLOCK bu

2. Release both buttons at the


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3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter withthe ignition switch in the LOCK position and the keyremoved.

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature toits previous setting.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitterwhile you are in the vehicle will activate the SecurityAlarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activatedwill cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK buttonto deactivate the Security Alarm.

Illuminated Approach — If Equipped

This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 secondswhen the doors are unlocked with the transmitter. Thetime for this feature is programmable on vehiclesequipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Illumin Approach,”

under “Personal Settings (Custures),” under “Electronic V(EVIC)” in Section 4.

To Lock the Doors and LiftPress and release the LOCK block all doors and liftgate. Theand the horn will chirp to ack

Sound Horn with Remote KThis feature will cause the hoare locked with the transmturned on or turned off. To cproceed as follows:

• For vehicles equipped withHorn with Lock,” under “PProgrammable Features),”Information Center (EVIC)


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1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed transmitterfor at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.Then, press the PANIC button while still holding theLOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-ing the LOCK button on the transmitter with the ignitionswitch in the LOCK position and the key removed.

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature toits previous setting.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitterwhile you are in the vehicle will activate the SecurityAlarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activatedwill cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK buttonto deactivate the Security Alarm.

Using the Panic AlarmTo turn the Panic Alarm feathold the PANIC button on thesecond and release. When thheadlights and park lights wi

on and off, and the interior liThe Panic Alarm will stay onyou turn it off by either presecond time or drive the vehickm/h) or greater.

NOTE:• The interior lights will turn

switch to the ACC or ON

Alarm is activated. Howevhorn will remain on.

• You may need to be less tvehicle when using the tPanic Alarm due to the rad

by the system.


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Programming Additional TransmittersRefer to Sentry Key , “Customer Key Programming.”(See page 17 for more information.)

If you do not have a programmed transmitter, contactyour authorized dealer for details.

Transmitter Battery ServiceThe recommended replacement battery is one CR2032

battery.

NOTE:• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the backhousing or the printed circuit board.

1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of the fob. Insert a small, flat blade screwdriver into the slotand gently pry open the access door.

2. Remove and replace the banew batteries with your fin

battery deterioration. If you torubbing alcohol.

3. Reposition the access doopening and snap into place.

Battery Rep


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General InformationThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, in-cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-proved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normaldistance, check for these two conditions.

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

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio stationtower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.

REMOTE STARTING SYSTThis system uses the Remote mitter to start the engine convehicle while still maintainingtargeted range of 328 ft (100 m

NOTE: The vehicle must bmatic transaxle to be equippe

How To Use Remote StartAll of the following conditioengine will remote start:

• Shift lever in PARK

• Doors closed

• Hood closed

• Liftgate closed

• HAZARD switch off


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• BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)

• Ignition key removed from ignition switch

• Battery at an acceptable charge level, and

• RKE PANIC button not pressed.

To Enter Remote Start ModePress and release the REMOTE START buttonon the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-onds. The parking lights will flash and the hornwill honk twice (if programmed). Then, the

engine will start and the vehicle will remain in theRemote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.

NOTE:• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during

Remote Start mode.

• For security, power window and power sunroof op-eration (if so equipped) are disabled when the vehicleis in the Remote Start mode.

• The engine can be started t15-minute cycles) with the Rthe ignition switch must be

before you can repeat the cycle.

To Exit Remote Start ModeVehicleAllow the engine to run for th

To Exit Remote Start ModeBefore the end of the 15-minuthe UNLOCK button on the the doors and disarm the Vequipped). Then, insert the kand turn the switch to the ON

NOTE: The ignition switch min order to drive the vehicle.


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To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote StartModePress and release the REMOTE START button one time.

NOTE: To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the systemwill disable the one time press of the REMOTE START

button for two seconds after receiving a valid RemoteStart request.

DOOR LOCKS

Manual Door LocksTo lock each door, push the door lock plunger on eachdoor trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull thedoor lock plunger on each door trim panel upward. If the door lock plunger is dow

the door will lock. Thereforeinside the vehicle before closi

NOTE: The manual door lothe liftgate.

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WARNING!

• For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive aswell as when you park and leave the vehicle.

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the keyfrom the ignition and lock your vehicle. Unsuper-vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severepersonal injuries and death.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others could beseriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key inthe ignition. A child could operate power win-dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Power Door LocksA power door lock switch ipanel. Use this switch to locliftgate.

Power Door L


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To prevent you from locking your key in the vehicle, thepower door lock switch will not operate when the key isin the ignition and either front door is open. A chime willsound as a reminder to remove the key.

Automatic Door Locks

The doors will lock automatically if all of the followingconditions are met:

1. The Automatic Door Locks feature is enabled

2. The transaxle is in gear

3. All doors are closed

4. The throttle is pressed

5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h), and

6. The doors were not previously locked using the powerdoor lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-mitter

Automatic Door Locks — IThe auto door lock feature canyour authorized dealer. See yprogramming.

Automatic Unlock Doors o

The doors will unlock automa

1. The Automatic Unlock Doabled

2. The transaxle was in geareturned to 0 mph (0 km/h)

3. The transaxle is in NEUTR

4. The driver’s door is opene5. The doors were not previo

6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph


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Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit ProgrammingThe Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can beenabled or disabled as follows:

• For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Per-sonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)”

under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”in Section 4.


1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.

2. Place the key in the ignition switch.

3. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch betweenLOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times endingup in the LOCK position. However, do not start theengine.

4. Within 30 seconds, depreswitch to unlock the doors.

5. A single chime will indicprogramming.

NOTE: If you do not hear thsystem did not enter the prowill need to repeat the proced

6. Repeat these steps if you wits previous setting.

NOTE: Use the Automatic Uin accordance with local laws

Child Protection Door LocTo provide a safer environmein the rear seats, the rear doorsProtection Door Lock system.


GS O O O S G O C

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To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock System

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the childlock control and rotate it to the LOCK position.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for th

NOTE: When the Child Protengaged, the door can be ooutside door handle even thoin the unlocked position.

WARN

Avoid trapping anyone in Remember that the rear dofrom the outside when the cengaged. Failure to follow thserious injury or death.

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NOTE:• After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys-

tem, always test the door from the inside to makecertain it is in the desired position.

• For emergency exit with the system engaged, move

the lock plunger up to the UNLOCKED position, rolldown the window, and open the door with the outsidedoor handle.

To Disengage the Child Protection Door LockSystem

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the child

lock control and rotate it to the UNLOCK position.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for th

NOTE: After disengaging tLock system, always test thmake certain it is in the desir

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WINDOWS

Power windowsThe window controls on the driver’s door trim panelcontrol all of the door windows.

There are single window contrtrim panel, which operate theThe window controls will oswitch is in the ON or ACC p

NOTE:• For vehicles not equipped w

Information Center (EVIswitches will remain activignition switch is turned toing either front door will c

• For vehicles equipped wwindow switches will remminutes after the ignition

LOCK position. Opening ethis feature. The time for thRefer to “Key-Off Power

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Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” inSection 4.

WARNING!

Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in theignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattendedchildren, can become entrapped by the windowswhile operating the power window switches. Suchentrapment may result in serious injury or death.

Auto-Down Feature

The driver’s power window switch has an Auto-downfeature. Press the window switch past the first detent,release, and the window will go down automatically.

To open the window part wayto the first detent and releawindow to stop.

To stop the window from gointhe Auto-down operation, pu

Auto-Up Feature with AntiEquippedOn some models, the driver’san Auto-up feature. Pull thesecond detent, release, and automatically.

To stop the window from goin

Auto-up operation, push dowTo close the window part waup to the first detent and relewindow to stop.



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NOTE:• If the window runs into any obstacle during Auto-

closure, it will reverse direction and then stop. Removethe obstacle and use the window switch again to closethe window.

• Any impact due to rough road conditions may triggerthe auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto-closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to thefirst detent and hold to close window manually.

WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window

is almost closed. To avoid personal injury, be sure toclear your arms, hands, fingers, and objects from thewindow path before closing the window. Such en-trapment may result in serious injury.

Window Lockout SwitchThe window lockout switch panel allows you to disable tother doors. To disable the wrelease the window lockout bu

position). To enable the wirelease the window lockout buup position).

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ResetIt may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate theAuto-up/Auto-down feature. To do so, perform thefollowing steps:

1. Pull the window switch up to close window com-

pletely and continue to hold the switch up for anadditional two seconds after the window is closed.

2. Push the window switch down firmly to the seconddetent to open the window completely and continue tohold the switch down for an additional two seconds afterthe window is fully open.

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with thewindows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain

open or partially open positiorence and can be minimized. the rear windows open, thewindows together to minim

buffeting occurs with the sun

roof opening to minimize twindow.

LIFTGATEThe liftgate can be unlocked Keyless Entry (RKE) transmpower door lock switch locatepanel.

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To open the unlocked liftgate, squeeze the handle andpull the liftgate toward you. Gas props will raise andsupport the liftgate in the open position.

NOTE: Because the gas pressure drops with tempera-ture, it may be necessary to assist the props whenopening the liftgate in cold weather.

WARN

• Driving with the liftgateous exhaust gases into yocould injure you and yo

liftgate closed when you • If you are required to dri

make sure that all windblower switch on the climspeed. DO NOT use the

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTSSome of the most importan

vehicle are the restraint systfeatures are standard on your

• Front airbags for both the d

• Supplemental side curtainpassengers seated next to a

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• Supplemental front seat mounted side airbags

• An energy-absorbing steering column and steeringwheel

• Knee Bolsters/Blockers for front seat occupants

•

Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seatingpositions

• Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the frontseat belts to enhance occupant protection by managingoccupant energy during an impact event.

• All seat belt systems (except the driver’s and secondrow center position) include Automatic Locking Re-tractors (ALRs).

If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size belts, your seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether forChildren (LATCH) feature can also be used to hold infantand child restraint systems.

Please pay close attention tsection. It tells you how to properly to keep you and ypossible.

WARNIn a collision, you and youmuch greater injuries if youup. You can strike the interiopassengers or you can be thAlways be sure you and otbuckled up properly.

Buckle up even though you aon short trips. Someone on theand cause a collision that inclfar away from home or on yo



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

inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.

Lap/Shoulder BeltsAll seating positions in your vehicle are equipped withlap/shoulder belts.

The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock duringvery sudden stops or impacts. This feature allows theshoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under

normal conditions. However, in a collision, the belt willlock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of thevehicle or being thrown out.

WARN

• It is extremely dangerous to routside of a vehicle. In a collareas are more likely to be ser

• Do not allow people to ride in

is not equipped with seats and• Be sure everyone in your vehic

belt properly.

• Wearing a seat belt incorrectlydesigned to go around the largare the strongest parts of yourof a collision best.

• Wearing your belt in the wrinjuries in a collision much woinjuries, or you could even sFollow these instructions to we

keep your passengers safe, too• Two people should never be

People belted together can caccident, hurting one anothshoulder belt or a lap belt fomatter what their size.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the front seat.

2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the

back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far asnecessary to make the belt go around your lap.

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

WARN

• A belt that is buckled into protect you properly. The lap poyour body, possibly causingbuckle your belt into the buck

• A belt that is too loose will nsudden stop, you could move the possibility of injury. Wear

• A belt that is worn under yYour body could strike the insia collision, increasing head anunder the arm can cause interstrong as shoulder bones. Wearso that your strongest bonescollision.

• A shoulder belt placed behifrom injury during a collisionyour head in a collision if youbelt. The lap and shoulder btogether.

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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull upa bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is tootight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug

belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

WARN

• A lap belt worn too highinternal injury in a collisionat the strong hip and pelvi

abdomen. Always wear thsible and keep it snug.

•A twisted belt can’t do its it could even cut into you. BIf you can’t straighten a beltyour authorized dealer and

5. Position the shoulder belt comfortable and not resting owill withdraw any slack in th

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

WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision andleave you with no protection. Inspect the belt systemperiodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Donot disassemble or modify the system. Seat beltassemblies must be replaced after a collision if theyhave been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,

etc.).

Adjustable Upper ShouldeIn the driver’s seat and front pder belt can be adjusted upwtion the belt away from yodepress the button above thanchorage, then move it up ofits you best.


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As a guide, if you are shorter than average you willprefer a lower position and if you are taller than average

you will prefer a higher positanchorage try to move it up ait is locked in position.

In the rear seat, move towarposition the belt away from y

Lap/Shoulder Belt UntwistUse the following procedureshoulder belt.

1. Position the latch plate aanchor point.

2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30grasp and twist the belt webb

fold that begins immediately

3. Slide the latch plate upwarThe folded webbing must entlatch plate.

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4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears thefolded webbing.

Seat Belt PretensionersThe driver and front passenger’s seat belts are equippedwith pretensioning devices that are designed to remove

any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of acollision. These devices improve the performance of theseat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around theoccupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for allsize occupants, including those in child restraints.

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

The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re-straint Controller (ORC). Like the front airbags, thepretensioners are single use items. After a collision that issevere enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners,

both must be replaced.

Enhanced Seat Belt ReminIf the driver’s seat belt has nseconds of starting the vehiclegreater than 5 mph (8 km/hSystem (BeltAlert) will alert t

belt. The driver should also in buckle their seat belts. Once thBeltAlert will continue to chReminder Light for 96 second

belt is buckled. The BeltAlertdriver’s seat belt is unbuckledand the vehicle speed is great

BeltAlert ProgrammingThe BeltAlert can be enabauthorized dealer or by perfo

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1. With all doors closed, and the ignition switch in anyposition except ON or START, buckle the driver’s seat

belt.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, (enginedoes not need to be running). Wait for the Seat Belt

Reminder Light to turn off and then proceed to the nextstep.

NOTE: You must perform the following steps within 60seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position.

3. Unbuckle the driver’s seat belt, allow the seat belt toretract, and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at leastthree times, ending with the seat belt buckled.

NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turnon while the seat belt retracts and turn off while re-

buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to completelyretract the seat belt each time.

4. Turn the ignition switch single chime will sound to sigfully completed the programm

The BeltAlert can be reactivcedure.

NOTE: When the BeltAlert Reminder Light will continuedriver’s seat belt is unbuckled

Automatic Locking ModeIn this mode, the shoulder locked. However, the belt willin the shoulder belt. Use Theany time a child safety seaposition that has a seat belt wiyears old and younger shouldthe rear seat whenever possib


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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 downward untilthe entire belt is extracted.

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you willhere a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt isnow in the Automatic Locking mode.

How to Disengage the Automatic Locking ModeUnbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt andallow it to retract completely to disengage the AutomaticLocking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emer-gency) locking mode.

Seat Belts and Pregnant WWe recommend that pregnanthroughout their pregnancy. the best way to keep the baby

Pregnant women should we

across the thighs and as snug Keep the belt low so that it abdomen. That way the strongthe force if there is a collision

Seat Belt ExtenderIf a seat belt is too short evenwhen the adjustable upper shequipped) is in its lowest

dealer can provide you withextender should be used onllong enough. When it is nottender and store it.


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WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed canincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Only usewhen the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn

low and snug and in the recommended seating posi-tions. Remove and store the extender when notneeded.

Driver and Front Passenger SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) - AirbagThis vehicle has front airbags for both the driver andfront passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint

systems. The driver’s airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag ismounted in the top of the instrument panel. The wordsSRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers.

NOTE: The front airbags aregulations that allow less for

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The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. Thismay allow the airbag to have different rates of inflationthat are based on collision severity.

WARNING!

• Do not put anything on or around the front airbagcovers or attempt to open them. You may damagethe airbags and you could be injured because theairbags are no longer functional. These protectivecovers for the airbag cushions are designed toopen only when the airbags are inflating.

• Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster inany way.

• Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolstersuch as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radiosetc.

This vehicle also has supplemprotect the driver and passendow and supplemental front

The supplemental side curtainthe side windows. Their co

AIRBAG.

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NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interiortrim, but they will open to allow airbag deployment.

The supplemental front seat mounted side airbags aremarked with an SRS label sewn into the outboard side of the seat.

WARN

• Do not stack luggage or otto block the location of tharea where the side curtairemain free from any obst

accessory items installed including adding a sunrooadd roof racks that requi(bolts or screws) for instalDo not drill into the roof of

• Do not use accessory seabetween you and the mounted side airbags; thadversely affected and/or

into you, causing serious in• Do not attach cupholders

around the door. The infseat mounted side airbags occupants, causing serious

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NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coathooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede theproper performance of the curtain airbags.

Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with theinstrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved

protection for the driver and front passenger. Side curtainand seat airbags also work with seat belts to improveoccupant protection.

While the seat belts are designed to protect you in manytypes of collisions, the front airbags will deploy inmoderate to severe frontal collisions. The supplementalside curtain airbag and supplemental front seat mountedside airbag on the crash side of the vehicle will also

trigger in moderate to severe side collisions. However,even in collisions where the airbags deploy, you need theseat belts to keep you in the correct position for theairbags to protect you properly.

Here are some simple steps the risk of harm from a depl

1. Children 12 years old and led up in the rear seat.

WARN

Infants in rear-facing child ride in the front seat of a vfront airbag. An airbag dsevere injury or death to in

2. Children who are not big e

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3. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buck-led up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide theshoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

4. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front

passenger’s seat because the vehicle is crowded, movethe seat as far back as possible and use the proper childrestraint. (Refer to information on Child Restraint in thissection.)

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

6. All occupants should use their seat belts properly.

7. The driver’s seat and front moved back as far as practicalinflate.

8. Do not lean against the doocurtain airbags and supplem

side airbags will inflate forcefyou and the door.

9. If the airbag system in modified to accommodate a dCustomer Center. Phone numYou Need Customer Assistan


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WARNING!

• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to moresevere injuries in a collision. The airbags workwith your seat belt to restrain you properly. In

some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all.Always wear your seat belts even though you haveairbags.

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrumentpanel during airbag deployment could cause seri-ous injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back,comfortably extending your arms to reach thesteering wheel or instrument panel.

• Supplemental side curtain airbags and supple-mental front seat mounted side airbags also needroom to inflate. Do not lean against the door orwindow. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

Airbag System ComponentThe airbag system consists of

• Occupant Restraint Contro

• Side Remote Pressure and

•

Airbag Warning Light• Driver Airbag

• Front Passenger Airbag

• Supplemental Side Curtain

• Supplemental Front Seat M

• Steering Wheel and Colum

• Instrument Panel

• Interconnecting Wiring

• Seat Belt Reminder Light


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• Knee Impact Bolsters

• Front Acceleration Sensors

• Front Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioners

• Front Seat Track Position Sensors

How the Airbag System Works

• The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determinesif a frontal collision is severe enough to require theairbags to inflate. If airbags are required, the ORCdetermines the necessary rate of airbag inflation forthat event.

• The ORC determines if a side impact is severe enough

to deploy the supplemental side curtain airbag andsupplemental front seat mounted side airbag.

• The ORC detects rollover.

• The ORC and other systemthe electronic componentswitch is in the START or Oall of the items listed abov

bolsters, the instrument paand column. Furthermore

active if the key is in the position, or not in the ignit

• The ORC commaoperation. The Ainstrument paneseconds as a self-

first turned on. After the seoff. If the ORC detects a masystem, the light will turn corrected. A single chime won again after initial start-u

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WARNING!

Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru-ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags toprotect you in a collision. If the light does not come

on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comeson as you drive, have the airbag system checked rightaway.

• The Driver and Front Passenger Airbag/InflatorUnits are located in the center of the steering wheeland the passenger’s side of the instrument panel.When the ORC detects a collision requiring the air-

bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags.Different airbag inflation rates may be possible basedon collision severity. The steering wheel hub trimcover and the upper passenger’s side of the instrument

panel separate and fold oinflate to their full size. The50 to 70 ms. This is about hto blink your eyes. The bagshelping to restrain the drivdriver’s front airbag gas is

in the sides of the airbag. Tgas is vented through venairbag. In this way, the airyour control of the vehicle

• The Knee Impact Bolstersthe driver and the front pasone for the best interaction

•

The Supplemental Side IAirbags are designed to accollisions. When the ORC dthe side curtain airbag to inon the crash side of the veh

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gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. Theinflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window.The airbag inflates in about 30 ms (about one-quarterof the time that it takes to blink your eyes) withenough force to injure you if you are not belted and

seated properly, or if items are positioned in the areawhere the side curtain airbag inflates. This especiallyapplies to children. The side curtain airbag is onlyabout 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated.

• The Supplemental Front Seat Mounted Side Airbagsare designed to activate only in certain side collisions.When the ORC (with side impact option) detects acollision requiring the front seat mounted side airbag

to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of thevehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated toinflate the front seat mounted side airbag. The inflat-ing front seat mounted side airbag pushes through the

seam in the seat’s trim cove between the occupant and tat a very high speed and wyou if you are not belted items are positioned in themounted side airbag inflate

children.

The following requirementto:

• Do not make any modicomponents, assembly, way.

• Do not use prior or futu

not designated for thepaired. Always use the cfor the vehicle.

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• Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarketseat cover.

• Do not add a secondary seat cover other than thoseapproved by the manufacturer of this vehicle/Mopar.

• At no time should any supplemental restraint sys-tem (SRS) component or SRS-related component orfastener be modified or replaced with any partexcept those, which are approved by the manufac-turer of this vehicle/Mopar.

WARN

Unapproved modificationsthe front seat assembly, itsseat cover may inadvertentployment in case of a frontain death or serious injury tpassenger if the vehicle is inmodified vehicle may notFederal Motor Vehicle Safe

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If a Deployment OccursThe airbag system is designed to deploy when the ORCdetects a moderate to severe collision to help restrain thedriver and front passenger and then to immediatelydeflate.

NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough toneed airbag protection will not activate the system. Thisdoes not mean something is wrong with the airbagsystem.

If you do have a collision that deploys the airbags, any orall of the following may occur:

• The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra-sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front

passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. Theabrasions are similar to friction rope burns or thoseyou might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasiumfloor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.

However, if you haven’t hefew days or if you have anyimmediately.

• As the airbags deflate, youparticles. The particles are

process that generates the ninflation. These airborne paeyes, nose, or throat. If yourinse the area with cool irritation, move to fresh airsee your doctor. If theseclothing, follow the garmetions for cleaning.

•

It is not advisable to driairbags have been deployanother collision, the airbprotect you.

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WARNING!

Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannotprotect you in another collision. Have the airbags,seat belt pretensioner, and seat belt retractor assem-bly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.

Enhanced Accident ResponIn the event of an impact that with the vehicle communicatipower intact, the Enhanced Aperforms the following functi

•

Cuts off fuel to the engine.• Flashes hazard lights.

• Turns on the interior lights, the battery has power orremoved.

• Unlocks the doors automat

NOTE: The interior lights ca

key is removed from the ignitdriven.

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Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

• Modifications to any part of the airbag systemcould cause it to fail when you need it. You could

be injured because the airbags are not there toprotect you. Do not modify the components orwiring, including adding any kind of badges orstickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or theupper passenger’s side of the instrument panel. Donot modify the front bumper, vehicle body struc-ture, or frame.

• You need proper knee impact protection in acollision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket

equipment on or behind the knee impact bolster.• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the

airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone whoworks on your vehicle that it has airbags.

NOTE: Perchlorate Materialapply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/h

Airbag Warning LightYou will want to hinflate for your pro

the airbag system nance free, if any ofan authorized dealer service t

• The Airbag Warning Light dduring the four to six seswitch is first turned ON.

• The light remains on or flsecond interval.

• The light flickers or comesdriving.

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Event Data Recorder (EDR)In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed torecord up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param-eters (see the following list) in an event data recorderprior to the moment of airbag deployment, or neardeployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed

deceleration data during and/or after airbag deploy-ment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys,or nearly deploys, and are otherwise unavailable.

NOTE:1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbagsensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica-tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbagdeployment.

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

In conjunction with other data gathered during a com-plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be

used by the manufacturer oflearn more about the possibassociated injuries in order to performance. In addition to cr

by the manufacturer of this vmay be requested by custome

ernment officials, and profesuch as those associated whospital and insurance organi

In the event that an investigamanufacturer of this vehicle (rcompany or its designated reppermission of the appropriavehicle (usually the vehicle

accessing the electronic datadownload data by a court wpursuant to a warrant). A provided to the custodial entdata that does not identify pa

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may be released for incorporation in aggregate crashdatabases, such as those maintained by the U.S. govern-ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitivenature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve-hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidentialdata will not be disclosed by the manufacturer of this

vehicle to any third party except when:

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

2. Used in defense of litigation involving a product of themanufacturer of this vehicle

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant

4. Otherwise required by law

Data Parameters that May Be Recorded:

• Diagnostic trouble code(s) aelectronically-controlled saairbag system

• Airbag disable light status

• Time of airbag deploym

cycles and vehicle mileage

• Airbag deployment level (i

• Impact acceleration and an

• Seat belt status

• Brake status (service and p

• Accelerator status (includin

• Engine control status (inclu

• Transaxle gear selection

• Cruise control status

• Traction/stability control statusWARN


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• Traction/stability control status

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System status (if equipped)

Child RestraintEveryone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all thetime, including babies and children. Every state in the

United States and all Canadian provinces require thatsmall children ride in proper restraint systems. This is thelaw, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

Children 12 years and younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crashstatistics, children are safer when properly restrained inthe rear seats rather than in the front.

WARN

In a collision, an unrestrainecan become a missile insidrequired to hold even an ibecome so great that you coumatter how strong you arcould be badly injured. Avehicle should be in a propsize.

There are different sizes anchildren from newborn size

enough for an adult safety beseat Owner’s Manual to ensurfor your child. Use the restrachild.

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Infants and Child Restraints

• Safety experts recommend that children riderearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at leastone year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two typesof child restraints can be used rearward-facing, infant

carriers and convertible child seats.• The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the

vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh upto about 20 lbs (9 kg). Convertible child seats can beused either rearward-facing or forward-facing in thevehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higherweight limit in the rearward-facing direction thaninfant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing

by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but areless than one year old. Both types of child restraints areheld in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or theLATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to

LATCH Child Seat Achors and Tether for CHild

• Rearward-facing child seatthe front seat of a vehicleairbag unless the airbag

deployment could cause infants in this position.

Older Children and Child Children who weigh more thaolder than one year can rivehicle. Forward-facing childseats used in the forward-facinwho weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to

than one year. These child vehicle by the lap/shoulderrestraint anchorage system. RSeat Anchorage System (LowCHildren)” in this section.

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e e pos o g oos e se s o c e e g gmore than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fitthe vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sitwith knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while thechild’s back is against the seatback, they should use a

belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt-

positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by thelap/shoulder belt.

Children too Large for Booster SeatsChildren who are large enough to wear the shoulder beltcomfortably and whose legs are long enough to bendover the front of the seat when their back is against theseatback should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.

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Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug

as possible.

C ec e pe o cslouching can move the be

• If the shoulder belt contactschild closer to the center ofchild to put the shoulder be

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WARNING!

• Improper installation can lead to failure of aninfant or child restraint. It could come loose in acollision. The child could be badly injured orkilled. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex-actly when installing an infant or child restraint.

• A rearward-facing child restraint should only beused in a rear seat. A rearward-facing child re-straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy-ing passenger airbag, which may cause severe orfatal injury to the infant.

Here are some tips on getting the most out of your childrestraint:

• Before buying any restraint system, make sure that ithas a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety

that you can install the chwhere you will use it befor

• The restraint must be apweight and height. Check tweight and height limits.

• Carefully follow the instrurestraint. If you install the rnot work when you need i

• Buckle the child into the srestraint manufacturer’s di

• When your child restraint i

vehicle with the seat belt orDo not leave it loose in the vcollision, it could strike the cause serious personal inju

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yAnchors and Tether for CHildren)Your vehicle’s second row passenger seats are equippedwith the child restraint anchor system called LATCH. TheLATCH system provides for the installation of the childrestraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead

securing the child restraint using lower anchors andupper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehiclestructure.

LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail-able. However, because the lower anchors are to beintroduced over a period of years, child restraint systemshaving attachments for those anchors will continue tohave features for installation using the vehicle’s seat

belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for

pfor some time. For some oldchild restraint manufacturerskits or retrofit kits. You are urgthe available attachments prostraint in any vehicle.

All three second-row passenlower anchors that are caLATCH-compatible child seastall LATCH-compatible chilshare a common lower anchorin adjacent seating positionsare not LATCH-compatible, the vehicle’s seat belts.

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gSystemWe urge you to follow the carefully when installing yochild restraint systems will be Again, carefully follow the in

are provided with the child re

The lower anchors arear of the seat cuseatback and are juinto the rear seat to

You will easily feel them if yointersection of the seatback an

Latch Anchorages

1 — Outer 60% Seating Position. Use Lower Anchor Loops A and B. If placing a second child seat in the vehicle, use the Outer 40% Seating Po-sition and Lower Anchor Loops D and E. DO NOT USE Middle 60%Seating Position and Lower Anchorage Loops B and C.2 — Middle 60% Seating Position. Use Lower Anchor Loops B and C. If placing a second child seat in the vehicle, use the Outer 40% Seating Po-sition and Lower Anchor Loops D and E. DO NOT USE Outer 60% Seat-ing Position and Lower Anchor Loops A and B.3 — Outer 40% Seating Position. Use Lower Anchor Loops D and E. If placing a second child seat in the vehicle, use Outer 60% Seating Positionand Lower Anchor Loops A and B or Middle 60% Seating Position andLower Anchor Loops B and C.

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each rear seatback, near to the floor.

Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped withseparate straps on each side, with each having a hook orconnector for attachment to the lower anchor and a

facing toddler restraints anrestraints will also be equiphook for attachment to the means of adjusting the tensio

You will first loosen the adjuston the tether strap so that youhooks or connectors to the vethe lower hooks or connecseatcover material. Then attaanchor directly behind the seachild restraint, being careful provide the most direct path bchild restraint, preferably be

posts underneath the head rethree straps as you push the chdownward into the seat, remaccording to the child restraitions.

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• Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into theopening between the seatbacks as you remove slack inthe strap.

• When using the LATCH attaching system to install achild restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not

being used for occupant restraints are stowed and outof reach of children. It is recommended that beforeinstalling the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so theseat belt is tucked behind the child restraint. Thisshould stow the seat belt out of the reach of aninquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehiclethat the seat belts are not toys and that they should notplay with them. In addition, never leave unattended

children in the vehicle.

WARN

Improper installation of aLATCH anchorages can leadchild restraint. The child cokilled. Follow the manufac

when installing an infant o

Installing Child Restraints BeltThe seat belts in the passenequipped with either an Au(ALR) or a cinching latch plate

belts are designed to keep thetight around the child restrainto use a locking clip. The ALnoise if you extract the entire

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additional information on ALR, refer to “AutomaticLocking Mode” in this section.

To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plateinto the buckle. Next, extract all the seat belt webbing outof the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into theretractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tightenthe lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat beltsystem will loosen with time, so check the belt occasion-ally, and pull it tight if necessary.

• Route the tether strap to prfor the strap between the apreferably between the head the head restraint.

Tether Strap

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access to the tether anchor.

•Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to thetether anchor and remove slack in the tether strapaccording to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-tions.

opening between the seatbacthe strap.

WARN

An incorrectly anchored teincreased head motion anchild. Use only the anchor pthe child seat to secure a cstrap.

Transporting PetsAirbags deploying in the fron

An unrestrained pet will be tinjured, or injure a passengera collision.

Seat Track Release Lever

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnessest i th t d b t b lt

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or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONSA long break-in period is not required for the engine inyour vehicle.

Drive moderately during the first 300 mi (500 km). Afterthe initial 60 mi (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80or 90 km/h) are desirable.

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within thelimits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-mental and should be avoided.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is ahigh-quality energy-conserving type lubricant. Oil

conditions under which vehiclthe recommended viscosity a“Maintenance Procedures” DETERGENT OR STRAIGHNEVER BE USED.

A new engine may consume sthousand miles (kilometers) oconsidered as a normal parinterpreted as an indication o

SAFETY TIPS

Transporting PassengersNEVER TRANSPORT PASSE

AREA.

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• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in theseareas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle

that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a

seat belt properly.

• On seven passenger models, do not drive the vehiclewith the second row passenger seat in the easy entry/exitposition (seat cushion flipped upward and seat movedforward), as this position is only intended for enteringand exiting the third row seats. Failure to follow thiswarning may result in personal injury.

• On seven passenger models, do not allow a passenger tosit in a third row seat with the second row seatback(s)folded flat. In a collision, the passenger could slideunderneath the seat belt and be seriously or even fatallyinjured.

Always remove the key fromdoors when leaving the vehiclown driveway or garage. Trywell-lit area and never invitevalue exposed.

Exhaust Gas

WARN

• Exhaust gases can injurcarbon monoxide (CO),odorless. Breathing it canand can eventually poison

CO follow these safety ti

Do not run the engine in a cloareas any longer than neededout of the area.

If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the enginerunning adjust your heating or cooling controls to force

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running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to forceoutside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.

If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, makesure that all windows are closed, and the BLOWERswitch on the climate control is set at high speed. DONOT use the recirculation mode.

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry intothe vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaustsystem.

Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaustsystem, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside thevehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is

damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Openseams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumesto seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,

for lubrication or oil change.

Safety Checks You ShouldVehicle

Seat Belts

Inspect the seat belt systemcuts, frays, and loose parts.replaced immediately. Do notsystem.

Front seat belt assemblies collision. Rear seat belt assemba collision if they have been datorn webbing, etc.). If there is

or retractor condition, replaceAirbag Warning LightThe light should turn on andseconds as a bulb check when

turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, or if thelight stays on flickers or turns on while driving have the

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light stays on, flickers, or turns on while driving, have thesystem checked by an authorized dealer.

DefrosterCheck operation by selecting the defrost mode and placethe blower control on high speed. You should be able to

feel the air directed against the windshield. See yourauthorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-able.

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make OutsideThe Vehicle

TiresExamine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear

patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall forcuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.

Have someone observe the owhile you work the controls. CBeam Indicator Lights on the

Door LatchesCheck for positive closing, lat

Fluid LeaksCheck area under vehicle afterengine coolant, oil, or other flfumes are detected or if fuel

brake fluid leaks are suspeclocated and corrected immedi

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CONTENTS

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86▫ Power Remote Control Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

▫ Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirro

Parkview Rear Backup Ca

Hands-Free CommunicatioEquipped . . . . . . . . . . .

▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . .

▫ Phone Call Features . .

▫ UConnect System Featu

▫ Advanced Phone Connec

▫ Things You Should KnowUConnect System . . .

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

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Voice Recognition System — If Equipped . . . . . . 116

▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . .116

▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . .121

▫ Power Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

▫ 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats . . . . .130

▫ 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats WithFold-Flat Feature — Seven PassengerModels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

▫ Exterior And Interior Lig

▫ Headlights And Parking

▫ Automatic Headlights —▫ Headlights With Wipers

Headlights Only) . . . .

▫ Headlight Time Delay —

▫ Daytime Running LightsEquipped . . . . . . . . . .

▫ Lights-On Reminder . .

▫ Fog Lights — If Equippe

▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . .

▫ Highbeam/Lowbeam Se

▫ Flash To Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

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▫ To Set At A Desired Spee

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▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . .151

▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With AutoHeadlights Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

▫ Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . .

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