2010 Dodge Nitro Owners Manual

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2 0 1 0 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Nitro SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, 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, located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publica- tions carefully. Following the instructions and recom- mendations 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 factory-trained tech- nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts, and cares about your satisfaction. ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some other vehicles may not. Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully. Rollover Warning Label Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat INTRODUCTION 5 belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. 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 descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s 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: 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. The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the wind- shield. This number also is stamped into the right front door sill (under the molding) and appears on the Auto- mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title. INTRODUCTION 7 Vehicle Identification Number NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. 8 INTRODUCTION 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Ignition Key Removal ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 17 ▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 䡵 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . 20 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 23 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ How To Use Remote Start ▫ Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ▫ Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ▫ Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit . . . . . . . . . . 30 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear 䡵 Windows Doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ▫ Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions . . . . 41 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 45 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 45 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . 46 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . 48 ▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ▫ Seat Belt Lock Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 53 ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 . . . 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 86 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 ▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your vehicle are double-sided. You can insert the keys into the locks with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give you the number. The key code can also be obtained by an authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission • Place the shift lever in PARK. • Push the key and cylinder inward slightly and rotate • Remove the key. the key to the LOCK position. Vehicle Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 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 vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Ignition Switch Positions 1 — Lock 2 — Acc 3 — On 4 — Start 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key. The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds NOTE: when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK 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 ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys 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 someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, 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 Vehicle Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try 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. CAUTION! The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. 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 keys. Du- plication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by following the customer key programming 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys威, you can program new Sentry Keys威 to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key. 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off. The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- grammed during this procedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your authorized dealer for details. If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized NOTE: dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at service to be reprogrammed. 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. the time of THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • 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, liftgate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Vehicle Security Alarm is activated, the alarm pro- vides both audible and visual signals. The horn will sound repeatedly for three minutes, while the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash for an addi- tional 15 minutes. NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ- ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and Security modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Arm the System Remove the keys from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing the power door LOCK switch or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Close all the doors. The Vehicle Security Light (located in the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this 16 second pre-arm period, opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming process. If the Vehicle Security Alarm arms successfully, the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set. Manually locking the doors with the door lock plunger (located on the inside of the doors) or the driver’s door key lock cylinder will not arm the Vehicle Security Alarm. To Disarm the System Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or insert a valid Sentry Key威 into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON position. The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If the previously described arming sequence has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are inside or outside the vehicle. If you remain inside the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Manually unlocking the doors with the door lock plunger (located on the inside of the doors) or the driver’s door key lock cylinder will not 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. Check the vehicle for tampering. ILLUMINATED ENTRY The interior lights come on when you open any door or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to un- lock any door. They will remain on for approximately 30 seconds after all doors are closed then fade to off. The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition after you close all the doors. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. NOTE: None of the courtesy lights will operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position), unless the overhead map/reading lights are turned on manually. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Three Button RKE transmitter “Remote Starting System” for further information. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • For the remote starting feature (if equipped), refer to • Your vehicle’s RKE transmitter may have three or four buttons depending on the optional features purchased with your vehicle. To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The parking lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors and the liftgate on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: Settings (EVIC)/Personal Information Center On Electronic Vehicle (EVIC) equipped vehicles, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed (i.e., functional) RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter. 4. 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. To Lock the Doors and Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors and the liftgate. If the ignition is OFF when the doors are locked, the parking lights will flash once and the horn will sound a single chirp. Sound Horn with 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 off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. • On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the follow- ing steps: 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed (i.e., func- tional) RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Flash Lights with Lock The feature will cause the parking lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter. This feature can be turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. • On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the follow- ing steps: 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed (i.e., functional) RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter. 4. 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. Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped 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. Using the Panic Alarm NOTE: The PANIC and SECURITY alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the PANIC and SECURITY modes to hear the differences in the horn. If one should sound in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. 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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 headlights and parking lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the illuminated entry system will turn on. The PANIC alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. During the PANIC mode, the door locks and RKE systems will function normally. PANIC mode will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm system on vehicles so equipped. Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming.” If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. 2. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter case apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Separating Case Halves 3. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. 5. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten until snug. General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 1. Weak battery in RKE transmitter. The expected life of the battery is from one to two years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED 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 approximately 300 ft (91 m). 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 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Doors closed • Hood closed • Hazard switch off • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level • RKE PANIC button not pressed WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car- bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death. To Enter Remote Start 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. NOTE: • The park lamps 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 times (two 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 • Any engine warning lamps come on • The hood is opened • The hazard switch is pressed • The transmission is moved out of PARK • The brake pedal is pressed THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time, or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request. 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. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock, 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. Manual Lock Plunger Power Door Locks A door lock switch is located on each of the front door panels. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. Power Door Lock Switch 1 - Unlock 2 - Lock THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key is in the ignition and either of the front doors is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open as a reminder to remove the key. Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The automatic door locks feature is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Automatic Door Locks Programming The automatic door locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position. 3. Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Use the automatic door locks feature in accor- dance with local laws. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The automatic unlock doors on exit feature is enabled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned 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). Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The automatic unlock doors on exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 3. Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Use the automatic unlock doors on exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade screwdriver (or ignition key) and rotate the dial counter- clockwise to engage the child protection lock and clock- wise to disengage the child protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. NOTE: • When the child 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 posi- tion. • After disengaging the Child Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys- tem, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the window, and open the door with the outside door handle. Child Protection Door Lock WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger/rear passenger doors which operates the front passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Power Window Switches The power window switches remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC), this feature is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- formation. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Auto-Down Feature The driver’s and front passenger’s (if equipped for pas- senger side) power window switches have an “Auto- Down” feature. Press the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automati- cally. To open the window part way, press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. To stop the window from going all the way down during the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. (EVIC)/Personal Settings Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped On some models, the driver’s and front passenger’s (if equipped for passenger side) power window switches have an “Auto Up” feature. Pull the window switch up 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, pull the window switch up to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop. For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Settings (EVIC)/Personal THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. 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. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing. Reset At some point in time, it may be necessary to reactivate the auto-up feature. To do so, perform the following procedure: 1. Pull the window switch up to close window com- pletely 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. Window Lockout Button The window lockout button on the driver’s door (below the power window switches) allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window LOCKOUT button. To enable the window controls, press the window LOCKOUT button a second time. Window Lockout Button 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 sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting. LIFTGATE To open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift. Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger or a key in the lock cylinder will not unlock the liftgate. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Liftgate Release WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. ger positions 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 • Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen- • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located on top of the front seats (integrated into the head restraint) • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) for the driver and passengers seated next to a window • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants wheel • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s and rear center) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat — if equipped 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. For more information on LATCH, see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH). NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. 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. 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 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 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 seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de- signed 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. However, in a 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • 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. 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 a 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. 2. The seat belt latch plate is located on the B-Pillar along the outboard side and rear of the seat cushion. The rear seat belt latch plates are located on the C-Pillar for the outboard rear seating positions and next to your arm in the center rear seating position. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Latch Plate 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Latch Plate To 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 properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. 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. 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 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. WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your ab- domen. Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt will not protect you properly. 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 immediately and have it fixed. 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Removing Slack From 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 it to retract fully. WARNING! 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.). Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor 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 a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing. Seat Belt Pretensioner The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with a pretensioning device that is designed to remove any slack from the seat belt systems in the event THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt must still be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretension- ers are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replaced immediately. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Press the release button to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best. 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pressing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position. Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt 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. Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) which are used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information refer to “Installing Child Re- straints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position. Left ALR Center Cinching Latch Plate Right ALR ALR First Row Second Row Third Row If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupants mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated you will hear a ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- ably wrap around the occupants mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙click.⬙ 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. When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 this feature. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained 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 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 Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic. How the Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed. When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact. However if during a front impact, a secondary rear impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever- ity and type of the impact. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision. NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and positioning the head restraint, refer to “Adjusting Active Head Restraints” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”. Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR) If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in a collision, you must reset the head restraint on the driver’s and front passenger seat. You can recognize when the Active Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they have moved forward (as shown in step three of the resetting procedure). Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components 1 — Head Restraint Front Half (Soft Foam and Trim) 2 — Seatback 3 — Head Restraint Back Half (Decorative Plastic Rear Cover) 4 — Head Restraint Guide Tubes 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at a comfortable position. 1 — Downward Movement 2 — Rearward Movement THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. AHR In Reset Position Active Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer. NOTE: • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer. 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. WARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if 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 assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert姞) If the 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), the 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, the BeltAlert威 will con- tinue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. The 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). 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. The manufacturer does not recom- mend deactivating BeltAlert威. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and fasten the driver seat belt. 2. Start the engine, and wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver seat belt at least three times, ending with the seat belt buckled. 4. Turn OFF the engine. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 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 seat belt remains unfastened. Seat Belt Lock Out The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that will not allow you to extract the center webbing unless the rear seat upper latch is engaged. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. 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. 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 store 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 Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air- bag is mounted in the steering wheel. The passenger’s Advanced Front Airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS/ AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags based upon seat position. This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags. Front Airbag Components 1 — Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Airbag 2 — Knee Bolster 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) that run the entire length of the headliner to protect the driver, front, and rear pas- sengers sitting next to a window. NOTE: • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an but they will open during airbag deployment. authorized dealer immediately. Airbag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following airbag system components: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Airbag Warning Light • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Knee Impact Bolster • Driver Advanced Front Airbag • Passenger Advanced Front Airbag Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Label Location Front Passenger and Seat Track Position Sensors • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, • Supplemental Active Head Restraint for Driver and • Occupant Classification System (OCS) • Occupant Classification Module (OCM) • Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light • Weight Sensors Advanced Front Airbag Features The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver and front passenger airbags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the front impact sensors. 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 remaining gas in the inflator is expended. NOTE: The passenger Advanced Front Airbag may not deploy, even when the driver Advanced Front Airbag has, if the Occupant Classification System (refer to ⬙Oc- cupant Classification System”) has determined the pas- senger seat is empty or is occupied by someone that is classified in the ⬙child⬙ size category. This could be a child, teenager, or even an adult. 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • No objects should be placed over or near the airbag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate. • Do not put anything on or around the Advanced Front Airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags may no longer be functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. • 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. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) any way. • Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. • Do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for instal- lation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC airbags may 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 SABIC airbags deploy downward, covering both windows on the impact side. NOTE: • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners and/or SABIC airbags on both sides of the vehicle may deploy. • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open during airbag deployment. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the SABIC airbags during impacts that require side airbag occupant protection. WARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental 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 SABIC is located should re- main free from any obstructions. • 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. (Continued) 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC airbags, do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for instal- lation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason. Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Airbag. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced 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. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag: 1. Children 12 years and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. WARNING! Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in that position. Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt should be secured in the rear seat, in a child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. (Refer to “Child Restraints”) You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should ALWAYS wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Airbags room to inflate. 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side airbags, and deployment occurs, the side airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 5. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the customer center. Phone numbers are provided under “If You Need Assistance”. WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. (Continued) 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air- bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • The Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle. The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or side airbags in a frontal or side collision is required. Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), and front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on each type of impact. Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide addi- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Airbags are not ex- pected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration. The SABIC will not deploy in all side collisions. SABIC deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision. Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have deployed. Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all crashes, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating airbag. The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the airbag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions. If the key is in the LOCK THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate. The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. Also, the ORC turns on the “Airbag Warning Light” for four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned ON. After the self-check, the “Airbag Warning Light” will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the “Airbag Warning Light” either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup. It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the airbag system. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Ignoring the “Airbag Warning Light” in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the airbag system immediately. Occupant Classification System (OCS) The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle. It is designed to turn off the passenger Advanced Front Airbag for an empty seat and for occupants classified in a category other than an adult. This could be a child, teenager, or even an adult. NOTE: Children 12 years and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. • Occupant Classification System (OCS) The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle. It is designed to turn off the passenger Advanced Front Airbag for an empty seat and for occupants classified in a category other than an adult. This could be a child, teenager, or even an adult. NOTE: Children 12 years and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. • Occupant Classification Module (OCM) The OCM is located beneath the front passenger seat. The OCM classifies the occupant into categories based on the measurements made by the seat weight sensors. The OCM communicates with the ORC. The ORC uses the occupant category to determine whether the passenger Advanced Front Airbag should be turned off. It also determines the rate of airbag inflation during a collision. • Weight Sensors Your vehicle has four Weight Sensors located between the seat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measure applied weight and transfers that information to the OCM. • Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light The PAD Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the passenger Advanced Front Airbag is turned off. The PAD Indicator light illuminates the words “PASS AIR BAG OFF” to show that the passenger Advanced Front Airbag will not inflate during a collision requiring airbag deployment. When the right front pas- senger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed on the seat, the passenger airbag will not inflate even though the PAD indicator light is not illuminated. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Indicator Light Location The PAD indicator light should not be illuminated when an adult passenger is properly seated in the front passen- ger seat. In this case, the passenger Advanced Front Airbag is ready to be inflated if a collision requires an airbag deployment. 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For all other occupants, the PAD indicator light will be illuminated indicating that the passenger Advanced Front Airbag is turned off and will not inflate. NOTE: Even though this vehicle is equipped with an occupant classification system, children 12 years and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint (refer to “Child Re- straints”). WARNING! Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an airbag. A deploying passenger Advanced Front Air- bag can cause death or serious injury to a child in a rear-facing infant seat. Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) System Front Passenger Indicator Light Airbag Status Adult Child Grocery Bags, Heavy Briefcases and Other Rela- tively Light Ob- jects OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF Empty or Very Light Objects * Since the system senses weight, some small objects OFF* OFF will turn the PAD Indicator Light on. Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding in the front passenger seat. If an adult occupant’s weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may not properly classify the occupant. Objects lodged under the seat or between the seat and the center console can prevent the occupant’s weight from being measured properly and may result in the occupant being improp- erly classified. Ensure that the front passenger seatback does not touch anything placed on the second row of seats because this can also affect occupant classification. Also, if you fold down the seats in the second row check to be sure they don’t touch the front passenger seat. If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way, it should only be serviced by an authorized dealer. If the seat is removed (or even if the seat attachment bolts are loosened or tightened in any way), take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 If there is a fault present in the airbag system, the Airbag Warning Light (a red light located in the center of the instrument cluster directly in front of the driver) will be turned on. This indicates that you should have an autho- rized dealer service the system immediately. The Airbag Warning Light is turned on whenever there is a fault that can affect the operation of the airbag system. If there is a fault present in the PAD Indicator Light, the Airbag Warning Light will be illuminated to show that the passenger Advanced Front Airbag may be turned off until the fault is cleared. If the Airbag Warning Light is illuminated, have an authorized dealer service the airbag system immediately. If an object is lodged under the seat and interferes with operation of the weight sensors, a fault will occur which turns on both the PAD Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light. Once the lodged object is removed, the fault will be automatically cleared after a short period of time. 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Airbag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Airbag In- flator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front Airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Airbags. Different airbag inflation rates are possible based on collision severity and type. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The airbags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The Advanced Front Airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way, the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced 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. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) The Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) may deploy during rollovers and collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle, depending on the severity and type of collision. In these events, the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle. Because airbag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have deployed. A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 milliseconds (about one quarter of the time it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag inflates. This especially applies to children. The side curtain airbag is only about 31⁄2 inches (9 cm) thick when it is inflated. The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbag occupant protection. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 WARNING! If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC. The area where the SABIC is located should remain free from any obstructions. The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com- ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deploy- ment. Correctly functioning front passenger seat compo- nents are critical for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu- late the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any modifications to the front passenger seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover. components in any way. 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The following requirements must be strictly adhered to: • Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or • Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the specific model being repaired. Al- ways use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle. • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those • At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) component or SRS related component or fas- tener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by Chrysler Group LLC/Mopar威. approved by Chrysler Group LLC/Mopar威. cover. WARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo- nents or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in a colli- sion. A modified vehicle may not comply with re- quired Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FM- VSS) and/or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS). Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- ing functions: • Cut off fuel to the engine. • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed. until the ignition key is turned off. • Unlock the doors automatically. If a Deployment Occurs The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions for cleaning. Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have de- ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you. WARNING! Deployed airbags cannot protect you in another col- lision. Have the airbags, and seat belt retractor as- sembly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel or the headliner along the side rails. Do not modify the front bumper or vehicle body structure. (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modi- fications are made. Take your vehicle to an autho- rized dealer for any advanced airbag system ser- vice. If it is necessary to modify the airbag system for persons with disabilities, contact your autho- rized dealer. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system. 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate for your protection in an impact. The airbag warning light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with airbag system electrical compo- nents. The airbag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • Does not come on during the four to eight seconds • Remains on after the four to eight second interval. • Comes on for any period of time while driving. Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of a collision, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- eters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment (if after the ignition switch is first turned ON. applicable), and up to a quarter second of either high- speed deceleration data or change in velocity during and/or after airbag deployment or near-deployment. EDR data is ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly deploys, and is otherwise unavailable. NOTE: 1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica- tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment. 2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perfor- mance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler Group LLC, such investigations may be re- quested by customers, insurance carriers, government officials, and professional crash researchers, such as those associated with universities, and with hospital and insur- ance organizations. In the event that an investigation is undertaken by Chrysler Group LLC (regardless of initiative), the com- pany or its designated representative will first obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to image the data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. govern- ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by Chrysler Group LLC to any third party except when: 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved. 2. Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler Group LLC product. 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant.

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