2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Owners Manual

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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op- tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previ- ously manufactured. Copyright © 2008 Chrysler LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar parts, and cares about your satisfaction. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain description and illustrations may differ from your vehicles equipment The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual: INTRODUCTION 5 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s 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 manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. Vehicle Identification Number NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . 27 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . 17 ▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 31 ▫ Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 䡵 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 䡵 Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped . . . . . 19 ▫ Power Vent Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . 35 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . 19 ▫ Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ▫ Using The RKE Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Sliding Side Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System ▫ Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped . . . . . 41 ▫ Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock . . . . . 45 䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 䡵 Storage Bin Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 ▫ Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 62 ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 ▫ Airbag System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 ▫ Front Seat Airbag Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 68 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 ▫ Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped . . 76 ▫ Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . 78 ▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 䡵 Rear Seat Delete Feature 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 (Commercial Vehicles Only) — If Equipped . . . . . 88 ▫ Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . 91 ▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with integrated ignition key and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided key into the ignition switch with either side up. Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similarly to an ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent positions are OFF, ACC, and ON. The START position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When re- leased from the START position, the switch automatically returns to the ON position. 1 — LOCK 2 — ACCESSORY 3 — ON 4 — START Integrated Ignition Key The integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and a emergency key, which stores in the rear of the RKE transmitter. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the lower glove compartment. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking. To remove the emergency key from the RKE transmitter, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmit- ter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Emergency Key Removal NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinder with either side up. Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and then remove the key. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Power window switches will also remain active for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting. Opening the front door will cancel this feature. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door with the integrated ignition key in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key. WARNING! NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds NOTE: when the integrated ignition key is placed in the OFF or ACC position. SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses the factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with integrated key and Wireless Igni- tion Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera- tion. Therefore, only RKE transmitters that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to start the engine. After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid RKE transmitter to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle 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 as possible by an authorized dealer. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: • The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compatible with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. • Exxon/Mobil/Esso Speedpass™, additional RKE transmitters, or any other transponder-equipped com- ponents on the same key chain will not cause a fault unless the additional part is physically held against the RKE transmitter being used to start the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other Radio Frequency (RF) electronics will not cause interference with this system. All of the RKE transmitters provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys NOTE: Only RKE transmitters that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once an RKE transmitter is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be reprogrammed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of RKE trans- mitters. Duplication of RKE transmitters may be per- formed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank RKE transmitter to the vehicle electronics. A blank RKE transmitter is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system serviced, bring all vehicle RKE transmitters with you to the authorized dealer. General Information The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject 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 undes- ired operation. VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau- thorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the Vehicle Security Alarm provides both audible and visible signals. For the first three minutes, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light will flash repeatedly and the horn will sound. For an additional 15 minutes, only the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash. The engine will run only if a valid key is used to start the vehicle. Rearming Of The System The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15 additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security Light flashing, if the Vehicle Security Alarm has not been disabled. If the condition which initiated the alarm is still present, the Vehicle Security Alarm will ignore that condition and monitor the remaining doors and ignition. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Arming The System Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press a power door lock switch while the driver or passenger door is open, or press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After all the doors are locked and closed, the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument panel cluster will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to indicate that the alarm is being set. After the alarm is set, the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate that the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed. If the Vehicle Security Light stays on continu- NOTE: ously during vehicle operation, have the system checked by your authorized dealer. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Disarm The System Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or insert a valid ignition key into the ignition switch. NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. • The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during liftgate entry. Pressing the liftgate button will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any door the alarm will sound. • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ- ously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Tamper Alert If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors and the Vehicle Security Light will flash for 30 seconds. Check the vehicle for tampering. Security System Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open the doors. This feature is only available if you have RKE. The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned ON. NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and liftgate lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top position). THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, and activate the Panic Alarm, optional power liftgate, left power sliding door, and right power sliding door from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio RKE transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Inserting the RKE transmitter with Integrated NOTE: Key into the ignition switch disables all buttons on that transmitter; however, the buttons on the remaining trans- mitters will continue to work. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables all RKE transmitter buttons for all RKE transmitters. • The Illuminated Entry System will not operate if the dimmer control is in the extreme downward position. Two RKE transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle. the powered options will be Vehicles built without 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE equipped from the factory with three-button RKE trans- mitters, and those built with power options will be equipped with up to seven-button RKE transmitters. Using the RKE Transmitter Three-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN- LOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. Seven-button RKE transmitters will provide functions that allow the same basic operation as the three-button, but may also be used to operate the power liftgate (optional), power sliding doors, Remote Start feature (optional). Some features can be programmed to the customers preferences. For example, flash headlights or sound horn on LOCK. Three-Button RKE Transmitter Seven-Button RKE Transmitter Remote Unlock Doors and Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to unlock all doors and liftgate. The Illuminated Entry system also turns on. Remote Key Unlock on First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. • For vehicles equipped with an “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),” refer to “Remote Key Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Pro- grammable Features)” in Section 4. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- ing the following steps: 1. Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Lock Doors and Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The horn will chirp once to acknowledge the signal. Express Down Window Feature This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door windows at the same time. To use this feature, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter and then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level desired or until they lower completely. Sound Horn with Remote Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Sound Settings Horn with “Personal Lock,” under (Customer-Programmable Features),” under “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle. 2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- onds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Using the Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on. Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped Press the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter within five seconds to Open/Close the Power Liftgate. The liftgate will beep for three seconds and then open/ close. If the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position. If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a powered liftgate, pressing the LIFTGATE button twice will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 sec- onds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area. The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time, or you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the overhead console. NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the Radio Frequency (RF) noises of the system. If equipped with a rear interior switch on the left rear pillar, pushing this switch once will close the liftgate only. The liftgate cannot be opened from this switch. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If Equipped Press the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice on the RKE transmitter within five seconds to Power Open/ Close the Left Power Sliding Door. If the button on the RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is being power-closed, the door will reverse to the full open position. Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If Equipped Press the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice on the RKE transmitter within five seconds to Power Open/ Close the Right Power Sliding Door. If the button on the RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is being power-closed, the door will reverse to the full open position. Turn Off Flash Lights with RKE Lock — If Equipped This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Flash Light With Lock,” under Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle. 2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 The following table explains the Lamp Flash options. Function Lock Unlock 1st Press Unlock All Doors Left Side Right Side Liftgate Which Turn Signal Lamps All Left Side All Left Side Right Side All Number of Flashes Programming Additional Transmitters If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. Replacing the Transmitter Battery The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: housing or the printed circuit board. • This device may not cause harmful interference. 1. Battery access is through a door located on the back of the RKE transmitter. Insert a small, flat-bladed screw- driver into the slot and gently pry open the access door. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch the battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery opening and snap into place. If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions. 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of the battery is approximately three years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of 328 ft (100 m). • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level • RKE PANIC button not pressed NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto- matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. How to Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will Remote Start: • Shift lever in PARK • Doors closed • Hood closed • Trunk closed • Hazard switch off WARNING! Never use the Remote Start in a closed garage. To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start will automatically lock the doors. the ignition switch and move it to the ON position, otherwise the engine will shut off at the end of 15- minute cycle. • The park lights will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode. • For security, power window and power sunroof op- eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. • The engine can be started two consecutive 15-minute cycles with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence. To Enter the Vehicle After Remote Start To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a Remote Start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the UNLOCK button on the transmitter. After the vehicle is unlocked, you can enter the vehicle, insert the key into To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position. NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON position in order to drive the vehicle. • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/ Turn to ON” will flash in the EVIC until you insert the key. Once inserted, the message “Turn to ON” will flash in the EVIC until you turn the key to ON. Cancel Remote Start Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following occur: • The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds 2500 rpm NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns while in the Remote Start Mode, the system will not allow the Remote Start button to shutdown the engine for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Any engine warning lights come on • The hood is opened • The hazard switch is pressed • The shift lever is moved out of PARK • The engine is allowed to run for the entire 15-minute cycle To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle. When to Reset Remote Start The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one failed start, where the Remote Starting sequence was initiated but the engine stopped cranking without start- ing. After either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle Security Alarm system is alarming, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the vehicle must be reset by inserting a valid key into the ignition switch and rotating the key to the ON position, and then rotating the key back to the LOCK/OFF position. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down on the lock plungers on each door trim panel. If the lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. Manual Door Lock Sliding Door Lock WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per- sonal injuries and death. Power Door Locks — If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Driver Power Door Lock Switches 1 - Unlock 2 - Lock If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. Front Passenger Power Door Switches 1 - Window Open/Close 2 - Doors Lock 3 - Doors Unlock If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding door is open, the sliding door will lock. Lock Doors Automatically — If Equipped If the Lock Doors Automatically feature is enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The Lock Doors Automatically feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the following procedure: • On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to ⬙Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)⬙ in the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this manual. • On vehicles not equipped with the optional EVIC perform the following steps: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this programming procedure.) 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. Within 15-seconds, cycle the ignition key from the LOCK position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of five times, ending in the ON position (do not start the engine). 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the LOCK direction. 6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has been disabled. 7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. 8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was canceled before the feature could be disabled. If neces- sary, repeat the previous procedure. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 The Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h) feature can be reactivated by repeating the above men- tioned procedure or by performing the procedure in the EVIC (if equipped), Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features) section. Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit — If Equipped The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature unlocks all of the vehicle doors when any door is opened. This will occur only after the shift lever has been shifted into the PARK position, after the vehicle has been driven (the shift lever has been shifted out of PARK and all doors closed). The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not operate if there is any manual operation of the power door locks (lock or unlock). • On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to ⬙Personal 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)⬙ in the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this manual. • On vehicles not equipped with the optional EVIC perform the following steps: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this programming procedure.) 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch. 4. Within 15-seconds, cycle the ignition key from the LOCK position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of five times ending in the ON position (do not start the engine). 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the UNLOCK direction. 6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has been changed. 7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. 8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was canceled before the feature could be changed. If neces- sary, repeat the previous procedure. The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature can be reactivated by repeating the above mentioned procedure or by performing the procedure in the EVIC, Customer- Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped. NOTE: Use the Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h) and Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit features in accordance with local laws. WINDOWS Power Vent Windows — If Equipped Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driver operate the two vent windows from the driver’s seat. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Power Windows You can control either the front or rear windows using switches located on the driver’s door trim panel. The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and during power accessory delay. Power Vent Window Switches 1 – Open 2 – Close Driver’s Power Window Switches 1 – Left Rear 2 – Right Rear 3 – Left Front 4 – Right Front 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting. Opening a front door will cancel this feature. Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped The driver may lock out all power windows by depress- ing the bar switch just below the power window switches. Power Window Lockout Switch Front Passenger Power Window Switch There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window and locks and unlocks all doors. The switch will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and during power accessory delay. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Front Passenger Power Window Switches 1 - Window Open/Close 2 - Doors Lock 3 - Doors Unlock Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If Equipped Second row passengers may power the sliding door window by a single switch on the door handle assembly. 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and during power acces- sory delay. Sliding Door Power Window Switch NOTE: The sliding door windows do not fully open, stopping several inches above the window sill. Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped The front window switches may be equipped with an Auto-Down feature. Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the window will go down automati- cally. To open the window part way, press the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop. The power window switches remain active for up to 10 minutes (depending on the accessory delay setting) after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. Auto Up Feature With Anti–Pinch Protection — If Equipped The front Driver switch may be equipped with an Auto Up feature. Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. To close the window part way, lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop. NOTE: • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window. • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto- closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close window manually. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 WARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from the window path before closing. Auto Up Reset — If Equipped To reactivate the Auto Up feature, perform the following steps after vehicle power is restored: 1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed. 2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open. 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows 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 with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting. SLIDING SIDE DOOR The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the outside. Pull outward on exterior handle to open the sliding door. The sliding door inside handle functions by rocking forward and back. Rocking the handle back- wards opens the door and rocking forward releases the hold open latch in order to close the door. To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- lowing guidelines: • Always open the door smoothly. • Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open- ing the door. This is very important when your vehicle is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in the downhill direction. • There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your sliding door open on any incline. To close the sliding door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must rock the inside handle forward or pull outward on the outside handle. Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched anytime the vehicle is in motion. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door. Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the door. Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped The power sliding door may be opened or closed manu- ally or by using the buttons on the RKE transmitter, overhead console switch, or rear door switch. Pulling the inside or outside power sliding door handle will also power open or close the power sliding door. There are power sliding side door switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console for the driver and passengers. Pressing the switch once will open the power sliding door. When the door is fully open pressing the switch a second time will close the door. NOTE: Pulling the outside power sliding door handle a second time while the sliding door is power opening or power closing will allow the sliding door to be opened or closed manually. 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The power sliding side door must be unlocked before the power sliding door switches will operate. 1 — Heated Seat 2 — Power Window 3 — Manual Lock Power Sliding Door 4 — Door Handle 5 — Power Sliding Door If the inside or outside door handles are used while the power sliding side door is activated, the power sliding door feature will be canceled. To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door master lock button, located in the overhead console, to disable the switches and handles for the rear seat passen- gers. NOTE: • The power sliding side door switches will not open if the shift lever is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). To close the power sliding door with the shift lever in gear and vehicle speed at 0 mph (0 km/h), the brake must be pressed • If anything obstructs the power sliding side door while it is closing or opening, the door will automati- cally reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. • If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or close position, it will fully open when a power sliding door switch is pressed. To close the door, wait until it is fully open and then press the switch again. • If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstruc- tions within the same cycle, the system will automati- cally stop and must be opened or closed manually. WARNING! You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of the sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be entering or exiting the vehicle. The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Place the key in the ignition switch. 2. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF five times ending in the ON position (do not start the engine). 3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the HAZ- ARD switch. 4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. You can turn the feature back on by repeating the previous procedure. 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the second row sliding door switches and handles may be overridden by pressing the ON side of the Master Lock Out Switch located in the front overhead console. When the power sliding door master lock switch is in the ON position, the power sliding side door may not be opened or closed by pressing the switch located on the trim panel just in front of the sliding door or activating the inside power sliding door handle. Overhead Console Power Sliding Door Master Switch 1 — Left Door 2 — Liftgate 3 — Right Door 4 — Master Lock Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the sliding side door. 2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control inward (toward the vehicle) to engage the Child Protection Door Lock. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Child Protection Door Lock 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door. NOTE: • After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, al- ways test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en- gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position) the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches on the overhead console or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door. • The power sliding side door will operate from the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door, regardless of the Child Protection Door Lock lever position. To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding door from the rear seats, press the ”ON” Master Lock Out Switch lo- cated in the front overhead console, next to the driver. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened from the outside door handle or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door when the Child Protection Door Locks are engaged. To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the sliding side door. 2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control outward (away from the vehicle) to disengage the Child Protection Door Lock. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door (if equipped). NOTE: • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • The power sliding side door switches will not open the power sliding doors if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). • The power sliding door will operate from the outside door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches on the overhead console, or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door when the shift lever is in PARK, regardless of the child lock lever position. LIFTGATE On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 To open the liftgate, depress the liftgate release handle located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. Liftgate Handle Location If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with the power liftgate feature, pressing the button on the RKE 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area. Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate. When the liftgate is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds, a second time, will close the liftgate. The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the button located on the overhead console. Overhead Console Master Power Switch 1 — Left Door 2 — Liftgate 3 — Right Door 4 — Master Lock The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button, located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. Pushing once will only close the liftgate. This button cannot be used to open the liftgate. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away. NOTE: • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open position. Rear Power Liftgate Switch When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and the Flash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash to signal that the liftgate is opening or closing. 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The power liftgate must be in the full open or close positions for any of the buttons to operate. If the liftgate is not in the full open or close positions, it must be opened or closed manually. • If the liftgate release button is activated while the power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position. • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the shift lever is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). • The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures below ⫺12°F (⫺24°C) or temperatures above 143°F (62°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice from the liftgate before pressing any of the power liftgate buttons. • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually. WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate 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 the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode. Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather. STORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING Safety Warning Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: WARNING! THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open. • Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion. • Do not operate the storage bin covers while the • Always close the storage bin covers when your vehicle is in motion. vehicle is unattended. • Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down. • Do not allow children to have access to the second row seat storage bins. Once in the storage bin, young children may not be able to escape. If trapped in the storage bin, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke. • In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched. (Continued) CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be flat and locked to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever As a security measure, your vehicle may be built with a Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release is built into the storage bin cover latching mechanism. Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever In the event of an individual being locked inside NOTE: the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions • Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the front seat belts • Advanced multistage driver and new active-vent front passenger airbags • Supplemental side airbags that span the front, second, and third row seating for the driver and passengers seated next to a window. • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants • Front seat belt retractors incorporate pretensioners to enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. NOTE: The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 Belts All seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing in the retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously 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. • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas- sengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. Pulling Out Belt and Latch Plate 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together. Inserting Latch Plate into Buckle WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Removing Slack from Belt 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer and have it fixed. 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will 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 to allow the belt to retract fully. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions The shoulder belt for the third row center seat is located in the headliner slightly behind the third row seat. Pull the strap down and secure the small latch plate of the lap belt into the small buckle until you hear a “click”. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the large latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” The retractor should withdraw any slack in the belt. To release the small latch plate, position the end of the large latch plate against the red button on the small latch plate and push upward. Reinstall the latch plates into the headliner. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seats and the second row outboard seats, the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck. The upper anchorage can be adjusted upward by pushing anywhere on the anchorage. To move the an- chorage downward, squeeze the actuation buttons while simultaneously pushing down on the anchorage assem- bly. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Adjustable Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average you will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail- able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina- tion lap/shoulder belt. When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger seating position. Children 12 years old and younger should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the Vehicle Sensitive (Emer- gency) Locking mode. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. BeltAlert威 will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced. Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert姞) If the occupied driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert威 will alert the driver to buckle the seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, BeltAlert威 will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 sec- onds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. BeltAlert威 Programming BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position. Chrysler LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert威. 1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any position except ON or START, buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine does not need to be running), and wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off. 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 60 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat belt. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. BeltAlert威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled or unretracted. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- tender and stow it. WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a win- dow. If the vehicle is equipped with SABIC airbags, they are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Airbag Warning Light • Driver Airbag 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front Passenger Airbag • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Seat Belt Reminder Light • Knee Impact Bolster • Front Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioners • Driver Front Seat Track Position Sensor • Supplemental Seat Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) (if equipped) Front Seat Airbag Features The front airbag system has dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags. This system provides output appro- priate to the level of crash severity as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and the impact sensors at the front of the car. The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of the second stage determines whether the output force is low, medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet the need, the second stage is expended later in the crash event. Driver Airbag Special Features Driver airbag deployment and force level is controlled by the driver’s seat position as well as impact severity. Use of special inflators results in a very compact driver’s side airbag. In addition to the small size, the inflating gases exit through strategically placed vents, which direct the gas away from the occupant. Front Passenger Airbag Special Features A new active venting front passenger airbag is designed to reduce the risk of occupants who may be out of position by the use of active vents positioned on each side of the airbag. WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbag inflation capability may be compromised. The protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side airbags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped SABIC Airbags offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries. The curtains deploy down- ward, covering both windows on the impact side. 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the SABIC curtains on both sides of the vehicle are deployed. • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy during an impact severe enough to require airbag occupant protection. WARNING! If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC. The area where the side curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions. Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, front airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate-to- severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is equipped, the side airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate-to-severe side collisions. In certain types of collisions, both the front and side airbags may be trig- gered. However, even in collisions where the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag: Children 12 years old and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. An airbag deploy- ment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that

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