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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADAWith respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the nameChrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted andthe name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitutiontherefore.DRIVING AND ALCOHOLDrunken driving is one of the most frequent causes ofaccidents.Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with bloodalcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you aredrinking, dont 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 describes the operation offeatures and equipment that are either standard or op-tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include adescription of features and equipment that are no longeravailable or were not ordered on this vehicle. Pleasedisregard any features and equipment described in thismanual that are not on this vehicle.

Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changesin design and specifications, and/or make additions to orimprovements to its products without imposing anyobligation upon itself to install them on products previ-ously manufactured.

Copyright 2010 Chrysler Group LLC

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADAWith respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the nameChrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted andthe name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitutiontherefore.DRIVING AND ALCOHOLDrunken driving is one of the most frequent causes ofaccidents.Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with bloodalcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you aredrinking, dont 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 describes the operation offeatures and equipment that are either standard or op-tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include adescription of features and equipment that are no longeravailable or were not ordered on this vehicle. Pleasedisregard any features and equipment described in thismanual that are not on this vehicle.

Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changesin design and specifications, and/or make additions to orimprovements to its products without imposing anyobligation upon itself to install them on products previ-ously manufactured.

Copyright 2010 Chrysler Group LLC

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTINGEQUIPMENTSpecial design considerations are incorporated into thisvehicles electronic system to provide immunity to radiofrequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephoneequipment must be installed properly by trained person-nel. The following must be observed during installation.

The positive power connection should be made directlyto the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.The negative power connection should be made to bodysheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.This connection should not be fused.

Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on theroof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be usedin mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets mayaffect the accuracy or operation of the compass onvehicles so equipped.

The antenna cable should be as short as practical androuted away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Useonly fully shielded coaxial cable.

Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio toensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).

Mobile radio equipment with output power greater thannormal may require special precautions.

All installations should be checked for possible interfer-ence between the communications equipment and thevehicles electronic systems.

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTINGEQUIPMENTSpecial design considerations are incorporated into thisvehicles electronic system to provide immunity to radiofrequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephoneequipment must be installed properly by trained person-nel. The following must be observed during installation.

The positive power connection should be made directlyto the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.The negative power connection should be made to bodysheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.This connection should not be fused.

Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on theroof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be usedin mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets mayaffect the accuracy or operation of the compass onvehicles so equipped.

The antenna cable should be as short as practical androuted away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Useonly fully shielded coaxial cable.

Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio toensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).

Mobile radio equipment with output power greater thannormal may require special precautions.

All installations should be checked for possible interfer-ence between the communications equipment and thevehicles electronic systems.

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

5 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423

7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451

8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509

9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525

10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on selecting your new Chrysler GroupLLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precisionworkmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - allessentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

This Owners Manual has been prepared with the assis-tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaintyou with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and variouscustomer-oriented documents. Please take the time toread these publications carefully. Following the instruc-tions and recommendations in this manual will helpassure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, itshould be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorizeddealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares aboutyour satisfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUALConsult the Table of Contents to determine which sectioncontains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on theitems of equipment ordered, certain descriptions andillustrations may differ from your vehicles equipment

The detailed index at the back of this Owners Manualcontains a complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of thesymbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughoutthis Owners Manual:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op-erating procedures that could result in a collision orbodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If youdo 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. Thisnumber also appears stamped on the right front door sillunder the sill moulding and printed on the AutomobileInformation Disclosure Label affixed to a window onyour vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.

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

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle couldseriously affect its roadworthiness and safety andmay lead to a accident resulting in serious injury ordeath.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

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

Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Ignition Or Accessory On Message . . . . . . . . . 14

Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped . . . . . . . . 17

Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Security System Manual Override . . . . . . . . . 20

Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . 21

To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Remote Open Window Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 24

Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 24

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Remote Starting System If Equipped . . . . . . . 25

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

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Child-Protection Door Lock System RearDoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Keyless Enter-N-Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 51

Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . 52

Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Supplemental Active Head Restraints(AHR) If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System(BeltAlert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 60

Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Advanced Front Air Bag Features . . . . . . . . . . 63

Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 67

Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 88

Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Periodic Safety Checks You Should MakeOutside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSYour vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This systemconsists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter and a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN).

Keyless Enter-N-Go FeatureThis vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Gofeature, refer to Starting Procedure in Starting AndOperating for further information.

Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)This feature allows the driver to operate the ignitionswitch with the push of a button, as long as the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passengercompartment.

The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operatingpositions, three of which are labeled and will illuminatewhen in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, andON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during startRUN will illuminate.

NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change withthe push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) mayhave a low or dead battery. In this situation a back upmethod can be used to operate the ignition switch. Putthe nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of theKey Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button andpush to operate the ignition switch.


Key FobThe Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores inthe rear of the Key Fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicleshould the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. Youcan keep the emergency key with you when valet park-ing.

Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)

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To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latchon the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumband then pull the key out with your other hand.

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

Ignition Or Accessory On MessageOpening the drivers door when the ignition is in ACC orON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remindyou to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime,the ignition or accessory on message will display in thecluster.

NOTE: With the Uconnect Touch system, the powerwindow switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped),and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutesafter the ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Openingeither front door will cancel this feature. The time for thisfeature is programmable. Refer to Uconnect TouchSettings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel forfurther information.

Emergency Key Removal


WARNING!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others could beseriously or fatally injured. Children should bewarned not to touch the parking brake, brakepedal or the shift lever. Do not leave the key fob inor near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition inthe in the ACC or RUN position. A child couldoperate power windows, other controls, or movethe vehicle.

Do not leave children or animals inside parkedvehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up maycause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Alwaysremove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignitionOFF and lock all doors when leaving the vehicleunattended.

SENTRY KEYThe Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor-ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. Thesystem does not need to be armed or activated. Operationis automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is lockedor unlocked.

The system uses a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) and aRF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to thevehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle.

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After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, theVehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for abulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, itindicates that there is a problem with the electronics. Inaddition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check,it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to startthe engine. Either of these conditions will result in theengine being shut off after two seconds.

If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normalvehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec-onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics.Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon aspossible by an authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat-ible with some after-market remote starting systems.Use of these systems may result in vehicle startingproblems and loss of security protection.

All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle havebeen programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Replacement KeysNOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to thevehicle electronics can be used to start and operate thevehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, itcannot be programmed to any other vehicle.


CAUTION!

Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock alldoors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

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 Key Fobs.Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho-rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming ablank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fobis one that has never been programmed.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizersystem serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you toan authorized dealer.

Customer Key ProgrammingProgramming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may beperformed at an authorized dealer.

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 any interference that may be

received, including interference that may cause unde-sired operation.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPEDThe Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doorsand liftgate for unauthorized entry and the KeylessEnter-N-Go Start/Stop button for unauthorized opera-tion. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior

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switches for door locks are disabled. If something trig-gers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will preventthe vehicle from starting and provide the followingaudible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, theheadlights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash,and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument clusterwill flash.

Rearming Of The SystemIf something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken todisarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the hornoff after three minutes, turn all of the visual signals offafter 15 additional minutes, and then the Vehicle SecurityAlarm will rearm itself.

To Arm The SystemFollow these steps to arm the theft alarm:

1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer toStarting Procedures in Starting And Operating forfurther information).

For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, makesure the vehicle ignition system is OFF.

For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and thekey is physically removed from the ignition.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock thevehicle:

Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switchwith the driver and/or passenger door open.

Press the LOCK button on the exterior Passive EntryDoor Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the sameexterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in Things ToKnow Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa-tion).

Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter.


3. If any doors are open, close them.

To Disarm The SystemThe Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any ofthe following methods:

Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter.

Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle (ifequipped, refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in Things ToKnow Before Starting Your Vehicle for further infor-mation).

Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFFposition.

For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,press the Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/Stop button(requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).

For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turnthe key to the ON position.

NOTE: The drivers door key cylinder and the liftgate button

on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm theVehicle Security Alarm.

The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed duringpower liftgate entry. Pressing the liftgate button willnot disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someoneenters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens anydoor the alarm will sound.

When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interiorpower door lock switches will not unlock the doors.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect yourvehicle; however, you can create conditions where the

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system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ-ously described arming sequences has occurred, theVehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whetheryou are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicleand open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the batterybecomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm willremain armed when the battery is reconnected; theexterior lights will flash, the horn will sound. If thisoccurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

Tamper AlertIf something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm inyour absence, the horn will sound three times when youdisarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Check the vehicle fortampering.

Security System Manual OverrideThe Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock thedoors using the manual door lock plunger.

ILLUMINATED ENTRYThe courtesy lights will turn on when you use theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock thedoors or open any door or liftgate.

This feature also turns on the approach lighting in theoutside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to Mirrors inUnderstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for fur-ther information.

The interior lights will fade to off after approximately30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once theignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position from the OFFposition.


NOTE: The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-

tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is inthe Dome ON position (extreme top position).

The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if thedimmer control is in the Dome defeat position(extreme bottom position).

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors,open the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from dis-tances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-heldKey Fob with RKE transmitter. The RKE transmitter doesnot need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate thesystem.

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

To Unlock The Doors And LiftgatePress and release the UNLOCK button on the RKEtransmitter once to unlock the drivers door or twicewithin five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. Theturn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlocksignal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.

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If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer toKeyless Enter-N-Go under Things To Know BeforeStarting Your Vehicle for further information.

Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1stPressThis feature lets you program the system to unlock eitherthe drivers door or all doors on the first press of theUNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change thecurrent setting, refer to Uconnect Touch Settings inUnderstanding Your Instrument Panel for furtherinformation.

Flash Lights With Remote KeyThis feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash whenthe doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To changethe current setting, refer to Uconnect Touch Settingsin Understanding Your Instrument Panel for furtherinformation.

Turn Headlights On With Remote Key UnlockThis feature activates the headlights for up to 90 secondswhen the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.The time for this feature is programmable on vehiclesequipped through Uconnect Touch. To change thecurrent setting, refer to Uconnect Touch Settings inUnderstanding Your Instrument Panel for furtherinformation.

To Lock The Doors And LiftgatePress and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lightswill flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge thesignal.

If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer toKeyless Enter-N-Go under Things To Know BeforeStarting Your Vehicle for further information.


Sound Horn With Remote Key LockThis feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doorsare locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can beturned on or turned off. To change the current setting,refer to Uconnect Touch Settings in UnderstandingYour Instrument Panel for further information.

Remote Open Window FeatureThis feature allows you to remotely lower both front doorwindows at the same time. To use this feature, press andrelease the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter andthen immediately press and hold the UNLOCK buttonuntil the windows lower to the level desired or until theylower completely.

Using The Panic AlarmTo turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and holdthe PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least onesecond and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the

headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulseon and off, and the interior lights will turn on.

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unlessyou turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button asecond time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph(24 km/h) or greater.

NOTE: The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition

switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while thePanic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lightsand horn will remain on.

You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from thevehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off thePanic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emittedby the system.

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Programming Additional TransmittersProgramming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may beperformed at an authorized dealer.

Transmitter Battery ReplacementThe recommended replacement battery is one CR2032battery.

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. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanicallatch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways withyour thumb and then pull the key out with your otherhand.

2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat bladescrewdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves ofthe RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage theseal during removal.

3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a

Separating RKE Transmitter Case


solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace thebattery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign onthe battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip,located on the back cover. Avoid touching the newbattery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause batterydeterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbingalcohol.

4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the twohalves together.

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,

including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-proved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the users 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 RKE transmitter. The expectedlife 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 SYSTEM IF EQUIPPEDThis system uses the Key Fob with RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start theengine conveniently from outside the vehiclewhile still maintaining security. The system has

a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m).

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NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic

transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.

Obstructions between the vehicle and the Key Fobmay reduce this range.

How To Use Remote StartAll of the following conditions must be met before theengine will remote start:

Shift lever in PARK Doors closed Hood closed Liftgate closed HAZARD switch off BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) Battery at an acceptable charge level

RKE PANIC button not pressed. System not disabled from previous remote start event Vehicle theft alarm not active Ignition in OFF position

WARNING!

Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage orconfined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car-bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause seriousinjury or death when inhaled.

Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmittersaway from children. Operation of the Remote StartSystem, windows, door locks or other controlscould cause serious injury or death.


Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC) If EquippedThe following messages will display in the EVIC if thevehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-turely:

Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar Remote Start Aborted Hood Ajar Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low Remote Start Aborted L/Gate Ajar Remote Start Disabled Start Vehicle To ResetThe EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycledto the ON/RUN position.

To Enter Remote Start ModePress and release the REMOTE START buttonon the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-onds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parkinglights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if

programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehiclewill remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minutecycle.

NOTE: If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the

vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.

The park lamps will turn on and remain on duringRemote Start mode.

For security, power window and power sunroof op-eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle isin the Remote Start mode.

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The engine can be started two consecutive times (two15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,the ignition must be cycled to the RUN position beforeyou can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving TheVehiclePress and release the REMOTE START button one time orallow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.

NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the systemwill disable the one time press of the REMOTE STARTbutton for two seconds after receiving a valid RemoteStart request.

To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The VehicleBefore the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release theUNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock thedoors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (ifequipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle,press and release the START/STOP button.

NOTE: The message Push Start Button will display inthe EVIC until you push the START button.

Remote Start Comfort Systems If EquippedWhen remote start is activated, the driver heated seatfeatures will automatically turn on in cold weather. Inwarm weather, the driver vented seat feature will auto-matically turn on when the remote start is activated.These features will stay on through the duration ofremote start or until the ignition switch is turned to theON/RUN position.

The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated anddeactivated through the Uconnect Touch system. Formore information on Remote Start Comfort System op-eration refer to Uconnect Touch system/UconnectTouch Settings Customer Programmable Featuresin Understanding Your Instrument Panel.


DOOR LOCKSManual Door LocksTo lock each door, push the door lock knob on each doortrim panel downward. To unlock the front doors, pull theinside door handle to the first detent. To unlock the reardoors, pull the door lock knob on the door trim panelupward.

If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door,the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob isnot inside the vehicle before closing the door.

NOTE: The manual door locks will not lock or unlockthe liftgate.

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 KeyFob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. Unsu-pervised use of vehicle equipment may causesevere personal injuries or death.

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Manual Door Lock Knob

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WARNING! (Continued) Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving

children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others could beseriously or fatally injured. Children should bewarned not to touch the parking brake, brakepedal or the shift lever. Do not leave the key fob inor near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition inthe in the ACC or RUN position. A child couldoperate power windows, other controls, or movethe vehicle.

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

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with theKeyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) system. For furtherinformation, refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in Things ToKnow Before Starting Your Vehicle.

If you press the power door lock switch while the KeyFob is in the vehicle, and any front door is open, the

Power Door Lock Switch Location


power locks will not operate. This prevents you fromaccidentally locking the Key Fob in the vehicle. Remov-ing the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks tooperate. If a door is open, and the ignition is in the LOCKor ACC position, a chime will sound as a reminder toremove the Key Fob.

Automatic Door Locks If EquippedWhen enabled, the door locks will lock automaticallywhen the vehicles speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). TheAutomatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabledby your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer forprogramming.

Automatic Unlock Doors On ExitThe doors will unlock automatically on vehicles withpower door locks if:

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en-abled.

2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speedreturned to 0 mph (0 km/h).

3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.

4. The driver door is opened.

5. The doors were not previously unlocked.

6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).

To change the current setting, refer to Uconnect TouchSettings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel forfurther information.

NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit featurein accordance with local laws.

Child-Protection Door Lock System RearDoorsTo provide a safer environment for small children ridingin the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with aChild-Protection Door Lock system.

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To Engage The Child-Protection Door Lock System

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert the tip of the emergency key (or alike) into thechild lock control and rotate it to the LOCK position.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.

NOTE: When the Child-Protection Door Lock system isengaged, the door can be opened only by using theoutside door handle even though the inside door lock isin the unlocked position.Child-Protection Door Lock Location

Child-Protection Door Lock Function


WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the Child-Protection locks areengaged. Failure to follow this warning may result inserious injury or death.

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, movethe lock knob up to the UNLOCK position, roll downthe window, and open the door with the outside doorhandle.

To Disengage The Child-Protection Door LockSystem

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert the tip of the emergency key (or alike) into thechild lock control and rotate it to the UNLOCK position.

Child-Protection Door Lock Function

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3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.

NOTE: After disengaging the Child-Protection DoorLock system, always test the door from the inside tomake certain it is in the desired position.

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GOThe Passive Entry system is an enhancement to thevehicles Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and afeature of Keyless Enter-N-Go. This feature allows you tolock and unlock the vehicles door(s) without having topress the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons.

NOTE: Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to

Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding YourInstrument Panel for further information.

If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has beenraining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlocksensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re-sponse time.

If the vehicle is unlocked by the RKE transmitter orPassive Entry and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds,the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm thetheft alarm.

To Unlock From The Drivers Side:With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft(1.5 m) of the drivers door handle, grab the drivers frontdoor handle to unlock the drivers door automatically.The interior door panel lock knob will raise when thedoor is unlocked.


NOTE: If Unlock All Doors 1st Press is programmedall doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driversfront door handle. To select between Unlock DriverDoor 1st Press and Unlock All Doors 1st Press, refer toUconnect Touch Settings in Understanding YourInstrument Panel for further information.

To Unlock From The Passenger Side:With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft(1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the frontpassenger door handle to unlock all four doors and theliftgate automatically.

NOTE: All doors and the liftgate will unlock when thefront passenger door handle is grabbed regardless of thedrivers door unlock preference setting (Unlock DriverDoor 1st Press or Unlock All Doors 1st Press).

Grabbing The Drivers Door Handle

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To Enter The LiftgateWith a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft(1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the button underneath the leftside of the accent bar, which is located on the liftgatebelow the glass, to lock or unlock the vehicle.

Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKETransmitter In VehicleTo minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking aPassive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, thePassive Entry system is equipped with an automatic doorunlock feature which will function if the ignition switchis in the OFF position.

If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panelswitch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doorshave been closed the vehicle checks the inside andoutside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKEtransmitters. If one of the vehicles Passive Entry RKEtransmitters is detected inside the vehicle, and no othervalid Passive Entry RKE transmitters are detected out-side the vehicle, the Passive Entry System automaticallyunlocks all vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times(on the third attempt ALL doors will lock and the PassiveEntry RKE transmitter can be locked in the vehicle).

Liftgate Unlock/Lock Button


To Lock The Vehicles DoorsThe front door handles have LOCK buttons located onthe outside of the handles.

With one of the vehicles Passive Entry RKE transmitterswithin 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front doorhandle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock allfour doors and the liftgate.

NOTE: After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you

must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlockthe doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. Thisis done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked bypulling the door handle, without the vehicle reactingand unlocking.

If Passive Entry is disabled using Uconnect TouchSystem, the key protection described in PreventingInadvertent Locking of Passive Entry RKE Transmitterin Vehicle remains active/functional.

The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKEtransmitter battery is dead.

The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKEtransmitter lock button or the lock button located on thevehicles i nterior door panel.

Outside Door Handle Lock Button

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WINDOWSPower WindowsThe window controls on the drivers door trim panelcontrol all of the door windows.

There are single window controls on each passenger doortrim panel, which operate the passenger door windows.The window controls will operate when the ignition is inthe ON/RUN or ACC position.

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the UconnectTouch, the power window switches will remain activefor up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFFposition. Opening either front door will cancel thisfeature. The time is programmable. Refer to UconnectTouch Settings in Understanding Your InstrumentPanel for further information.

WARNING!

Never leave children in a vehicle with the Key Fob.Occupants, particularly unattended children, can be-come entrapped by the windows while operating thepower window switches. Such entrapment may re-sult in serious injury or death.

Power Window Switches


Auto-Down FeatureThe drivers 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 way, press the window switchto the first detent and release it when you want thewindow to stop.

To stop the window from going all the way down duringthe Auto-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.

Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection IfEquippedOn some models, the drivers and front passengerspower window switch has an Auto-up feature. Pull thewindow switch up to the second detent, release, and thewindow will go up automatically.

To stop the window from going all the way up during theAuto-up operation, push down on the switch briefly.

To close the window part way, pull the window switchup to the first detent and release it when you want thewindow to stop.

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

closure, it will reverse direction and then go backdown. Remove the obstacle and use the windowswitch again to close the 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.

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WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the windowis 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.

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 the windowcompletely 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.

Window Lockout SwitchThe window lockout switch on the drivers door trimpanel allows you to disable the window control on therear passenger doors. To disable the window controls,press and release the window lockout button (setting it inthe down position). To enable the window controls, pressand release the window lockout button again (setting it inthe up position).


Wind BuffetingWind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure 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 positions. This is a normal occur-rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs withthe rear windows open, then open the front and rearwindows together to minimize the buffeting. If thebuffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-roof opening to minimize the buffeting or open anywindow.

LIFTGATEThe liftgate can be unlocked or locked with the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the Keyless Enter-N-Go(Passive Entry) or by activating the power door lockswitch located on either front door trim panel.

For further information on Keyless Enter-N-Go (PassiveEntry), refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in Things ToKnow Before Starting Your Vehicle.

NOTE: The liftgate cannot be unlocked or locked withthe manual door lock plungers on the door trim panels orthe door lock cylinder on the drivers door.

Window Lockout Switch

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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.

WARNING!

Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. These fumescould injure you and your passengers. Keep theliftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.

If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,make sure that all windows are closed, and theblower switch on the climate control is set at highspeed. Do not use the recirculation mode.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTSSome of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems:

Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seatingpositions

Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen-ger

Liftgate Release


Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) locatedon top of the front seats (integrated into the headrestraint) if equipped

Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains

(SABIC) that span the front, second, and third rowseating for the driver and passengers seated next to awindow

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) An energy-absorbing steering column and steering

wheel

Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may

enhance occupant protection by managing occupantenergy during an impact event

All seat belt systems (except the drivers) includeAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALRs) or a cinchinglatch plate, or both, which lock the seat belt webbinginto position by extending the belt all the way out andthen adjusting the belt to the desired length to restraina child seat or secure a large item in a seat ifequipped

Please pay close attention to the information in thissection. It tells you how to use your restraint systemproperly, to keep you and your passengers as safe aspossible.

If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sizedseat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tetherfor CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to holdinfant and child restraint systems. For more informationon LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren (LATCH).

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NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistageinflator design. This allows the air bag to have differentrates of inflation based on the severity and type ofcollision.

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

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ridebuckled up in a rear seat.

WARNING!

Infants in rear facing child restraints should neverride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passengerAdvanced Front Air Bag. An air bag deployment cancause severe injury or death to infants in that posi-tion.

Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seatbelt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be

secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older children who do not usechild restraints or belt-positioning booster seats shouldride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allowchildren to slide the shoulder belt behind them or undertheir arm.

If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing childseat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seatas far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.(Refer to Child Restraints)

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

2. All occupants should always wear their lap andshoulder belts properly.

3. The driver and front passenger seats should bemoved back as far as practical to allow the AdvancedFront Air Bags room to inflate.


4. Do not lean against the door or window. If yourvehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, theside air bags will inflate forcefully into the spacebetween you and the door.

5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to bemodified to accommodate a disabled person, contactthe Customer Center. Phone numbers are providedunder If You Need Assistance.

WARNING!

Relying on the air bags alone could lead to moresevere injuries in a collision. The air bags workwith your seat belt to restrain you properly. Insome collisions, the air bags wont deploy at all.Always wear your seat belts even though you haveair bags.

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WARNING! (Continued) Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument

panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deploymentcould cause serious injury, including death. AirBags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortablyextending your arms to reach the steering wheel orinstrument panel.

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

In an accident, you and your passengers can suffermuch greater injuries if you are not properlybuckled up. You can strike the interior of yourvehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrownout of the vehicle. Always be sure you and othersin your vehicle are buckled up properly.

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Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, evenon short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driverand cause an accident that includes you. This can happenfar away from home or on your own street.

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and theycan reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident.Some of the worst injuries happen when people arethrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibilityof ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking theinside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle shouldbe belted at all times.

Lap/Shoulder BeltsAll seating positions in your vehicle are equipped withcombination lap/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 an accident, the belt willlock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of thevehicle or being thrown out.

WARNING! It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or

outside of a vehicle. In an accident, people ridingin these areas are more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat andusing a seat belt properly.

Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones ofyour body. These are the strongest parts of yourbody and can take the forces of an accident best.

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WARNING! (Continued) Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make

your injuries in an accident much worse. Youmight suffer internal injuries, or you could evenslide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc-tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep yourpassengers safe, too.

Two people should never be belted into a singleseat belt. People belted together can crash into oneanother in an accident, hurting one another badly.Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for morethan one person, no matter what their size.

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 located on the pillar near theback of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out thebelt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far asnecessary to make the belt go around your lap.

Pulling Out Lap/Shoulder Belt

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

WARNING!

A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle willnot protect you properly. The lap portion couldride too high on your body, possibly causinginternal injuries. Always buckle your belt into thebuckle nearest you.

A belt that is too loose will not protect youproperly. In a sudden stop, you could move too farforward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wearyour seat belt snugly.

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Connecting Latch Plate To Buckle


WARNING! (Continued) A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.

Your body could strike the inside surfaces of thevehicle in an accident, increasing head and neckinjury. A belt worn under the arm can causeinternal injuries. Ribs arent as strong as shoulderbones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so thatyour strongest bones will take the force in acollision.

A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protectyou from injury during an accident. You are morelikely to hit your head in a collision if you do notwear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder beltare meant to be used together.

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 snugbelt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in anaccident.

Removing Slack From Belt

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WARNING!

A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk ofinternal injury in an accident. The belt forceswont be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, butacross your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt aslow as possible and keep it snug.

A twisted belt will not protect you properly. In acollision, it could even cut into you. Be sure thebelt is straight. If you cant straighten a belt inyour vehicle, take it to your authorized dealerimmediately and have it fixed.

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it iscomfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractorwill withdraw any slack in the belt.

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

WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accidentand leave you with no protection. Inspect the beltsystem periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or looseparts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat beltassemblies must be replaced after an accident if theyhave been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,etc.).


Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageIn the drivers seat and front passengers seat, the shoul-der belt can be adjusted upward or downward to posi-tion the belt away from your neck. Push and fullydepress the button above the webbing to release theanchorage, then move it up or down to the position thatfits you best.

As a guide, if you are shorter than average you willprefer a lower position and if you are taller than averageyou will prefer a higher position. When you release theanchorage try to move it up and down to make sure thatit is locked in position.

In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat toposition the belt away from your neck.

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

1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to theanchor point.

2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create afold that begins immediately above the latch plate.

Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt

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

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

Seat Belts In Passenger Seating PositionsThe seat belts in the passenger seating positions areequipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)which are used to secure a child restraint system. Foradditional information, refer to Installing Child Re-straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt under the ChildRestraints section. The chart below defines the type offeature for each seating position.

Driver Center PassengerFirst Row N/A N/A ALR

Second Row ALR ALR ALR

N/A Not Applicable

ALR Automatic Locking RetractorIf the passenger seating position is equipped with anALR and is being used for normal usage:

Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortablywrap around the occupants mid-section so as to notactivate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear aratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbingto retract completely in this case and then carefully pullout only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort-ably wrap around the occupants mid-section. Slide thelatch plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) IfEquippedIn this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack inthe shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail-able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina-tion lap/shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode


anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seatingposition that has a belt with this feature. Children12 years old and under should always be properlyrestrained in the rear seat.

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 willhear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt isnow in the Automatic Locking Mode.

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking ModeUnbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow itto retract completely to disengage the Automatic LockingMode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency)locking mode.

WARNING!

The belt and retractor assembly must be replacedif the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re-tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-tion is not working properly when checked ac-cording to the procedures in the Service Manual.

Failure to replace the belt and retractor assemblycould increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Energy Management FeatureThis vehicle has a safety belt system with an EnergyManagement feature in the front seating positions to helpfurther reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-onaccident. This safety belt system has a retractor assemblythat is designed to release webbing in a controlledmanner. This feature is designed to help reduce the beltforce acting on the occupants chest.

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WARNING!

The belt and retractor assembly must be replacedif the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re-tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-tion is not working properly when checked ac-cording to the procedures in the Service Manual.

Failure to replace the belt and retractor assemblycould increase the risk of injury in accidents.

Seat Belt PretensionersThe seat belts for both front seating positions areequipped with pretensioning devices that are designed toremove slack from the seat belt in the event of anaccident. These devices may improve the performance ofthe seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about theoccupant early in an accident. Pretensioners work for allsize occupants, including those in child restraints.

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

The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re-straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten-sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner ora deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.

Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) IfEquippedThese head restraints are passive, deployable compo-nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readilyidentified by any markings, only through visual inspec-tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be splitin two halves, with the front half being soft foam andtrim, the back half being decorative plastic.


How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) WorkThe Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determineswhether the severity, or type of rear impact will requirethe Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rearimpact requires deployment, both the driver and frontpassenger seat AHRs will be deployed.

When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front halfof the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gapbetween the back of the occupants head and the AHR.This system is designed to help prevent or reduce theextent of injuries to the driver and front passenger incertain types of rear impacts.

NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or maynot deploy in the event of a front or side impact.However if during a front impact, a secondary rearimpact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever-ity and type of the impact.

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components

1 Head Restraint Front Half(Soft Foam and Trim)

3 Head Restraint Back Half(Decorative Plastic RearCover)

2 Seatback 4 Head Restraint GuideTubes

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CAUTION!

All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicles seat until the headrestraints are placed in their proper positions in orderto minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of anaccident.

NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting andpositioning the head restraint, refer to Adjusting ActiveHead Restraints in Understanding The Features OfYour Vehicle.

Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in an accident,you must reset the head restraint on the drivers andfront passenger seat. You can recognize when the ActiveHead Restraint has been triggered by the fact that theyhave moved forward (as shown in step three of theresetting procedure).

1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat.

2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR ata comfortable position.

3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of thevehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism.

Hand Positioning Points On AHR


1 Downward Movement2 Rearward Movement

3 Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism

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4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lockinto the back decorative plastic half.

NOTE: If you have difficulties or problems resetting the

Active Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer.

For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraintschecked by a qualified specialist at an authorizeddealer.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System(BeltAlert)BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver andfront passenger (if equipped with front passengerBeltAlert) to fasten their seat belts. This feature is activewhenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front seatpassenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light willturn on and remain on until both front seat belts arefastened. BeltAlert triggers within 60 seconds of vehiclespeed over 5 mph (8 km/h). The reminder sequence lastsfor 96 seconds or until the respective seat belts arefastened. After the sequence completes, the Seat BeltReminder Light remains illuminated until front belts arefastened. The driver should instruct all other occupantsto fasten their seat belts. If a front seat belt is unbuckledwhile traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h),

AHR In Reset Position


BeltAlert will chime as a single notification and illumi-nate the Seat Belt Reminder Light, then will proceed tothe 96 second reminder sequence.

The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when thefront passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may betriggered when an animal or heavy object is on the frontpassenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (ifequipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained inthe rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that aresecured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed.

BeltAlert Programming

NOTE: Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend de-activating the BeltAlert.

The BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by yourauthorized dealer or by performing the following steps:

NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first60 seconds of the ignition being cycled to the ON/RUNposition.

1. With all doors closed, and the ignition in any positionexcept ON/RUN, buckle the drivers seat belt.

2. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position, (do notstart the engine). Wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light toturn off and then proceed to the next step.

3. Unbuckle the drivers seat belt, allow the seat belt toretract, and then re-buckle the drivers 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.

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4. Cycle the ignition to the OFF position. A single chimewill sound to signify that you have successfully com-pleted the programming.

The BeltAlert can be reactivated by repeating this pro-cedure.

NOTE: When the BeltAlert is deactivated, the Seat BeltReminder Light will continue to illuminate as long as thedrivers seat belt is unbuckled or retracted.

Seat Belts And Pregnant WomenWe recommend that pregnant women use the seat beltsthroughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe isthe best way to keep the baby safe.

Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the beltacross the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.Keep the belt low so that it does not come across theabdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will takethe force if there is an accident.

Seat Belt ExtenderIf a seat belt is too short even when fully extended andwhen the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (ifequipped) is in its lowest position, your authorizeddealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. Thisextender should be used only if the existing belt is notlong enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-tender and store it.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed canincrease the risk of injury in an accident. Only usewhen the seat belt is not long enough when it is wornlow and snug and in the recommended seating posi-tions. Remove and store the extender when notneeded.


Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Air BagsThis vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both thedriver and front passenger as a supplement to the seatbelt restraint systems. The drivers Advanced Front AirBag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. Thepassengers Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in theinstrument panel, above the glove compartment. Thewords SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a SupplementalDriver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrumentpanel below the steering column.

NOTE: These air bags are certified to the new Federalregulations for Advanced Air Bags.

Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations

1 Driver And Passenger Ad-vanced Front Air Bags

2 Knee Bolster

3 Supplemental Driver SideKnee Air Bag

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The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflatordesign. This allows the air bag to have different rates ofinflation based on the severity and type of collision.

This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or frontpassenger seat track position sensors that may adjust theinflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based uponseat position.

This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or frontpassenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whetherthe driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. Theseat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of theAdvanced Front Air Bags.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air BagInflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABICair bags are located above the side windows and theircovers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB). The SABs are marked withan air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the frontseats.

NOTE: Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,

but they will open during air bag deployment.

After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to anauthorized dealer immediately.

Air Bag System ComponentsYour vehicle may be equipped with the following air bagsystem components:

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Air Bag Warning Light Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel


Driver Side Knee Air Bag Knee Impact Bolster Driver Advanced Front Air Bag Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains

(SABIC)

Front and Side Impact Sensors Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch,

and Seat Track Position Sensors

Supplemental Active Head Restraint for Driver andFront Passenger

Advanced Front Air Bag FeaturesThe Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistagedriver and front passenger air bags. This system providesoutput appropriate to the severity and type of collision asdetermined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),which may receive information from the front impactsensors.

The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during animpact that requires air bag deployment. This low outputis used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output isused for more severe collisions.

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WARNING! No objects should be placed over or near the air

bag on the instrument panel, because any suchobjects could cause harm if the vehicle is in acollision severe enough to cause the air bag toinflate.

Do not put anything on or around the air bagcovers or attempt to open them manually. You maydamage the air bags and you could be injuredbecause the air bags may no longer be functional.The protective covers for the air bag cushions aredesigned to open only when the air bags areinflating.

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, citizen band radios,etc.

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags may provideenhanced protection to help protect an occupant during aside impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side AirBag is marked with an air bag label sewn into theoutboard side of the front seats.

Seat Mounted Side Air Bag Label


When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between thefront and side of the seats trim cover. Each air bagdeploys independently; a left side impact deploys the leftair bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right airbag only.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain(SABIC)SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll-over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupantsin addition to that provided by the body structure. Eachair bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to thehead of each outboard occupant that reduce the potentialfor side-impact head injuries. The curtains deploy down-ward, covering both windows on the impact side.

NOTE: Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners

and/or SAB and SABIC air bags on both sides of thevehicle may deploy.

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

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Location

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Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags duringdeployment could cause you to be severely injured orkilled.

The system includes side impact sensors that are cali-brated to deploy the SAB and SABIC air bags duringimpacts that require air bag occupant protection.

WARNING!

If your vehicle is equipped with left and rightSupplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo uphigh enough to block the location of the SABIC.The area where the SABIC is located should re-main free from any obstructions.

Do not use accessory seat covers or place objectsbetween you and the side air bags; the perfor-mance could be adversely affected and/or objectscould be pushed into you, causing serious injury.

Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air BagThe Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag providesenhanced protection and works together with the DriverAdvanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.

Knee Impact BolstersThe Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of thedriver and the front passenger, and position front occu-pants for the best interaction with the Advanced FrontAir Bags.

Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced FrontAir Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im-proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Sideair bags also work with seat belts to improve occupantprotection.


Air Bag Deployment Sensors And ControlsOccupant Restraint Controller (ORC)The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety systemrequired for this vehicle.

The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/orside air bags in a frontal or side collision is required.Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronicORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC airbags, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags, Supple-mental Driver Side Knee Air Bag, and front seat beltpretensioners, as required, depending on the severity andtype of impact.

The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental DriverSide Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additionalprotection by supplementing the seat belts in certainfrontal collisions depending on the severity and type ofcollision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected toreduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental DriverSide Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions,including some that may produce substantial vehicledamage for example, some pole collisions, truckunderrides, and angle offset collisions. On the otherhand, depending on the type and location of impact,Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes withlittle vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severeinitial deceleration.

The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions.Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity andtype of collision.

Because air bag sensors measure vehicle decelerationover time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves arenot good indicators of whether or not an air bag shouldhave deployed.

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

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts ofthe air bag system whenever the ignition is in theON/RUN position. If the ignition is in the OFF position,or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on andthe air bags will not inflate.

The ORC contains a backup power supply system thatmay deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power orit becomes disconnected prior to deployment.

Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag WarningLight in the instrument panel for approxi-mately four to eight seconds for a self-checkwhen the ignition is first turned on. After the

self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If theORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it

turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarilyor continuously. A single chime will sound if the lightcomes on again after initial startup.

It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction isnoted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos-tics also record the nature of the malfunction.

WARNING!

Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru-ment panel could mean you wont have the air bagsto protect you in a collision. If the light does not comeon as a bulb check when the ignition is first turnedon, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comeson as you drive, have an authorized dealer service theair bag system immediately.


Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air BagInflator UnitsThe Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air BagInflator Units are located in the center of the steeringwheel and on the right side of the instrument panel.When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad-vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A largequantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate theAdvanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation ratesare possible, based on the collision type and severity. Thesteering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side ofthe instrument panel separate and fold out of the way asthe air bags inflate to their full size. The air bags fullyinflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half ofthe time it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags thenquickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver andfront passenger.

The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through thevent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.

Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag InflatorUnitThe Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit islocated in the instrument panel trim beneath the steeringcolumn. When the ORC detects a collision requiring theair bag, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity ofnon-toxic gas is generated to inflate the SupplementalDriver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover separates andfolds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to thefull size. The air bag fully inflates in about 15 to 20milliseconds. The Supplemental Driver Side Knee AirBag gas is vented through small vent holes in the side ofthe air bag.

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Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB)Inflator UnitsThe Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) aredesigned to activate only in certain side collisions.

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

Based on the severity and type of collision, the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may betriggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. Theinflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the spacebetween the occupant and the door. The SAB fully inflatein about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves at a veryhigh speed and with such a high force that it could injureyou if you are not seated properly, or if items arepositioned in the area where the side air bag inflates. Thisespecially applies to children.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain(SABIC) Inflator UnitsDuring collisions where the impact is confined to aparticular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC maydeploy the SABIC air bags, depending on the severityand type of collision. In these events, the ORC willdeploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle.

A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the sidecurtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushesthe outside edge of the headliner out of the way andcovers the window. The air bag inflates in about 30milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time that it takesto blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if youare not belted and seated properly, or if items arepositioned in the area where the side curtain air baginflates. This especially applies to children. The sidecurtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick whenit is inflated.


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

NOTE: In a rollover the pretensioners and/or SAB andSABIC air bags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle.

Front And Side Impact SensorsIn front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid theORC in determining appropriate response to impactevents.

Enhanced Accident Response SystemIn the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, ifthe communication network remains intact, and thepower remains intact, depending on the nature of theevent the ORC will determine whe

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