2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Owners Manual

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sebring convertible 2009 owner’s manual Chrysler LLC 81-026-0936 First Edition Printed in U.S.A. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .441 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. 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: 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 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. You are urged 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 reference 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威 parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. 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 on the left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the 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 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ Sentry Key威 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 18 ▫ Rearming The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 䡵 Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped . . . . . . 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ Convertible Top Operation Button — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ To Unlatch The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Express Down Window Feature — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 26 ▫ Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ▫ Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ▫ Manual Door Locks ▫ Power Door Locks ▫ How To Use Remote Start 䡵 Windows ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 䡵 Trunk Lock And Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 䡵 Trunk Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ▫ Trunk Internal Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . 38 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 44 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ▫ Automatic Locking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 48 ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 48 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 ▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 72 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 ▫ Transporting Passengers THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Lock Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with either side up. Vehicle Key Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key slightly inward, rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key. Ignition Switch Positions 1 — LOCK 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 3 — ON 4 — START THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: • If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever into PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- rarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition switch lock cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inop- erable. The engine can be started and stopped, but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center the power window switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either door will cancel this feature. (EVIC), 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC), the power window switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Open- ing either door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. For details, refer to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under “Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys 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 key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, sounds a chime signal 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, which 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 start the engine. NOTE: A key, which 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 During normal operation, after turning the ignition switch ON, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains 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 key 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. CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Key威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System is not compat- ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. • Exxon/Mobil SpeedPass™, additional Sentry Keys威, or any other transponder equipped components on the same keychain will not cause a key-related (transpon- der) fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other Radio Frequency (RF) electronics will not cause interference with this system. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key威 has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro- gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. Sentry Key姞 Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid Sentry Keys威 by performing the following proce- dure: 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 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. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized NOTE: dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro- grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an autho- rized dealer at the time of 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. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the doors and trunk for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for about 18 minutes. For the first three minutes, the horn will sound intermittently and the headlights, park lights, taillights and the indicator light in the cluster will flash. Then the exterior lights will flash for another 15 minutes. Rearming The System: If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the system will rearm itself. To Arm The System: 1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be open or closed), and close all doors. NOTE: The system will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers. 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the system will automati- cally disarm. After 16 seconds, the indicator light will flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: • During the 16 second arming period, if a door is opened or the ignition switch is turned ON, the system will automatically disarm. • Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm system dis- ables the unlock switch on the driver door trim panel and passenger door trim panel, the trunk release button on the instrument panel, and the HomeLink威/ Garage Door Opener (if equipped). 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/START position. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the system. • The system remains armed during trunk entry. Press- ing the trunk button will not disarm the system. If someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and opens any door, the alarm will sound. The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the system 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 system. If the Vehicle Security Alarm system is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the system will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system. Tamper Alert If the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals have timed out, the park and taillights flash three times (instead of the normal twice), and the horn will chirp three times, when unlocking the vehicle with a valid RKE transmitter to alert the driver. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The courtesy/reading lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open either door. This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if so equipped). For details, refer to “Illuminated Approach,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. The interior lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned ON. NOTE: • The illuminated entry system will not operate the interior lights if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position). REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk, open the convertible top (if equipped), lower both door and rear quarter windows (if equipped), or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. The RKE transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: • The line of transmission must not be blocked with • Inserting the key into the ignition switch disables all metal objects when using the RKE transmitter. buttons on the RKE transmitter. RKE Transmitter with Integrated Key 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock the Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock both doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The Illuminated Entry system (if equipped) will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or both doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key Unlock,” under (Customer- Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. “Personal Settings • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed 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 while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans- mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key removed. 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 System. 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 System. Flash Lights with Lock The 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 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lights with Lock,” (Customer- Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the ⬙Personal Settings under following procedure: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed 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 while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans- mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key removed. 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 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 System. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Approach — If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). For details, refer to “Illuminated Approach,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. To Lock the Doors Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock both doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal. 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: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Sound Horn with Lock,” (Customer- Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the “Personal Settings under following steps: 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- mitter 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 while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key removed. 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 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 System. Convertible Top Operation Button — If Equipped Refer to “Convertible Top Operation” under “Under- standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” in Section 3 of this manual. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 To Unlatch the Trunk Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two times to unlatch the trunk. Express Down Window Feature — If Equipped This feature allows you to remotely lower both door and rear quarter 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 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 Illuminated Entry system (if equipped) will turn on. 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. NOTE: You may need to be close to the vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the Radio Frequency (RF) noises emitted by the system. 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. Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 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 housing or the printed circuit board. 1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade tool to pry the two halves of the RKE transmit- ter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Battery Service 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. 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 undesired operation. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 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. 1. Weak batteries in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of batteries is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a targeted range up to 328 ft (100 m). Remote Start Button NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto- matic transaxle 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 • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level, and • RKE PANIC button not pressed To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice. The engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle. when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. NOTE: • For security, power window operation is disabled • 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. To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle Allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 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, within 15 minutes, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position. Then, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position, otherwise the engine will shut off at the end of 15 minute cycle. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position in order to drive the vehicle. To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button one time. NOTE: To avoid inadvertent 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. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each door trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward. If the door 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. 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. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power win- dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Power Door Locks A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger door trim panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Power Door Lock Switch THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Automatic Door Locks When enabled, your door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer for programming. 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 transaxle was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transaxle 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). 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. • 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. Depress the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. NOTE: This feature will not be functional until the vehicle has been driven and the shift lever returned to the PARK position. 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. WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel operate the door windows and the rear quarter windows. AUTO Power Window Switches There is a single window control on the passenger’s door trim panel, which operates the passenger door window. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position, and when the accessory delay feature is active. NOTE: • If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts while driving with the windows down, safely bring the vehicle to a stop and buckle the rear seat belts over the empty seats. This will keep tension on the seat belts and remove the fluttering condition. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the win- dows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Smart Glass Feature — Convertible only The door window will lower slightly if the window is fully up when opening the door. The window will return to its full up position after closing the door. This action allows the door to open without resistance and prevents window and top seal damage. Auto Window Down — If Equipped The front window controls on the driver and passenger door trim panels have an Auto Down feature. These switches are labeled AUTO to indicate this capability. Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To open the window part way, push the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. To cancel the Auto Down movement, operate the switch either in the up or down direction and release the switch. 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 door will cancel this feature. For vehicles equipped with 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 door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. For details, refer to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under “Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. Reset Window Smart Glass Feature for Opening/Closing the Door If the vehicle battery goes dead, the window Smart Glass Feature for opening and closing the door will be disabled. To reactivate the window Smart Glass Feature, perform the following steps after vehicle power is restored. 1. Lowering all four windows to the full open position. 2. Press and hold the Power Top Switch in the Close direction. Once the Power Top becomes fully closed, all four windows will start closing. 3. Continue to hold the Power Top Switch an additional two seconds after the windows are fully closed. 4. Push all the window switches down firmly to open the windows completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window control on the passenger door. To disable the window control on the passenger door, press and release the window LOCK THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 button (setting it in the down position). To enable the window control, press and release the window LOCK button again (setting it in the up position). Window Lockout Switch 36 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 one window down in certain open or partially open posi- tions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with one window open, then open both windows together to minimize the buffeting. TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE To unlatch the trunk lid from inside the vehicle, press and release the TRUNK RELEASE Button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. NOTE: The convertible top must be either closed and latched or open and latched. The trunk release button on the dash will be disabled if the vehicle is locked by pressing the power door lock switch or by pressing the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The trunk release button will be enabled when the vehicle is un- locked by the RKE or if the key is inserted into the ignition and turned to ON or START. Trunk Release Button NOTE: This provides a locked area in the vehicle even if the convertible top is open. To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle, press and release the TRUNK RELEASE button on the RKE transmitter two times. With the ignition ON, the word “deck” will display in the odometer indicating the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the trip button is pressed. With the key in the LOCK position or with the key out, the word “deck” will display until the trunk is closed. On vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC), the words “Trunk Ajar” will display. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke. 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Trunk Internal Emergency Release As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism. Trunk Internal Emergency Release positions seat belts OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. The following safety features are standard on your vehicle: • Three point lap and shoulder belts for all seating • Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the front • Advanced dual-stage driver and front passenger air- • New active-vent front passenger airbags • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants • An energy absorbing steering column and steering • Supplemental seat side (Thorax) airbags wheel bags • Supplemental front seat side mounted head airbags • Front seat belt retractors that incorporate pretension- ers to enhance occupant protection by managing oc- cupant energy during an impact event • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) 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 you will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Refer to “LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) in this section. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: The front airbags have a dual-stage 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. 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. 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 the seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap/ shoulder belts. The belt webbing 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. However, in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. WARNING! using a seat belt properly. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and • 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. • 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 an accident, 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 front seat. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 2. The seat belt latch plate is on the outboard side of the front seat, next to your arm. 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 the 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.” 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. • 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 stron- gest bones will take the force in a collision. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • 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 belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, lift up on the shoulder belt 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 43 Positioning the Lap Belt 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. 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 (i.e., bent retractor, torn web- bing, 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° 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 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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. In addition, the front passenger seat belt includes a two-stage load-limiting feature to enhance occupant pro- tection for the same reason. 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. The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC) (refer to information on Airbags in this section). 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. 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt 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), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) will alert the driver to buckle their 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 Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. 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 Programming BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by performing the following steps: NOTE: 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, but do not start the engine. Wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off and then proceed to the next step. NOTE: You must perform the following steps within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position. 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and turn off while re-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to retract the seat belt partially after unbuckling it. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have success- fully completed the programming. BeltAlert威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although BeltAlert威 is deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate as long as the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled. Automatic Locking Mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. However, the belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking mode is available on all passenger-seating positions. 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 How To Engage 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 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 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. Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, 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 extender, 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. Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag 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. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 The front airbags have a dual-stage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflat- ing. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the seat airbags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. (Continued) Front Airbag Components 1 — Driver Airbag 2 — Passenger Airbag 3 — Knee Bolster NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attach cup holders or any other objects on or around the door. The inflating seat airbag could drive the object into occupants, causing serious injury. • 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, citizens band radios etc. any way. collisions, both the front and seat 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. 1. Children 12 years old and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. WARNING! Along with seat belts and pretensioners, front airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved protec- tion for the driver and front passenger. Seat airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. While the seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions, the front airbags will deploy in moderate to severe frontal collisions. In certain types of Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (Refer to information on Child Restraints in this section) should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil- dren 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 must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint. Refer to information on Child Restraints in this section. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should 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 front airbags room to inflate. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 4. If your vehicle has seat airbags, do not lean against the door, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. 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 ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ in Section 9 of this manual. 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) 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front airbag deployment could cause serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • Seat airbags also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door. Sit upright in the center of the seat. Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Airbag Warning Light • Driver Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Supplemental Seat Side (Thorax and Head) Airbags • Front Impact Sensors • Side Impact Sensors (if equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Seat Belt Warning Light • Knee Impact Bolsters • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners How the Airbag System Works • Front 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 vehicle. 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, result in a very compact driver’s airbag. In addition to the small size, the inflating gasses exit through strategically placed vents, which direct the gas away from the occupant. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • 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. • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this ve- hicle. The ORC determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. Based on the sensor signals, a central electronic ORC deploys the front airbags, front seat-mounted side and head airbags, and front seat belt pretensioners as required for each type of impact. 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON position. These include all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column, instrument panel, and passenger knee bolsters. If the key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate. The ORC contains a backup power supply system that will deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. • The ORC also turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for six 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 continu- ously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start up. It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunc- tion is noted. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. 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 the airbag system checked right away. • Impact Sensors Two sensors, located on the front body structure, trigger airbag deployment in direct frontal impacts and aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to frontal impact events. Additional sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag deployment and provide verification. • Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side and Head Airbags Front seat-mounted side and head airbags provide en- hanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact. The seat-mounted side and head airbags are marked with an SRS label sewn into the outboard side of the seat. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Seat-Mounted Side Airbag Label The ORC System deploys the seat-mounted airbags dur- ing a collision with other vehicles and during a collision where the impact is confined to a particular area of the vehicle — such as a collision with poles, trees or similar objects. 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each bag deploys independently, that is a left side impact deploys the left bag only and a right-side impact deploys only the right bag. The following requirements must be strictly adhered to: • Do not make any modifications to the front seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover in any way. • 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 cover. approved by Chrysler LLC/Mopar.威 • 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 LLC/Mopar.威 WARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front seat assembly, its related components, or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag de- ployment in case of a frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver or front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an accident. A modified vehicle may not comply with required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). If A Deployment Occurs The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) detects a moderate- to-severe collision, to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and then immediately deflate. NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. • As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the nontoxic 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 instruc- tions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you. 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly, replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced as well. Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment, with the vehicle stopped, and the vehicle communication network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced Accident Response System performs the following func- tions: • Cuts off fuel to the engine • Flashes hazard lights • Turns on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed • Unlocks the doors automatically 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. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket side steps or running boards. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • 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. • 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 your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way (includ- ing removal or loosening/tightening of seat attach- ment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accesso- ries may be used. If it is necessary to modify an advanced airbag system for persons with disabili- ties, contact your authorized dealer. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately. • The Airbag Warning Light does not come on during the six to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on. • The light remains on after the six to eight second • The light comes on and remains on while driving. interval. 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine NOTE: related gauges are not working, the ORC may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses. For fuse location information, refer to “Fuses” under “Maintenance Procedures” in section 7 of this manual. See your authorized dealer for service. Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- eters (see the following list) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or after airbag deploy- ment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly deploys, and are otherwise unavailable. NOTE: 1. A near-deployment event occurs when the 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 LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler LLC, such investigations may be requested by customers, insurance carriers, government officials, and professional crash researchers, such as those associated with universities, and with hospital and insurance organizations. In the event that an investigation is undertaken by Chrysler LLC (regardless of initiative), the company 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 elec- tronic data stored, unless ordered to download 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 par- ticular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorpo- ration in aggregate crash databases, such as those main- tained by the US government and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confi- dentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by Chrysler LLC to any third party except when: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 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 LLC product. 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. 4. Otherwise required by law. Data parameters that may be recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for electronically-controlled safety systems, including the airbag system • Airbag disable light status (if equipped) • ⬙Time⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Impact acceleration and angle • Seat belt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Transaxle gear selection • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status • Tire Pressure Monitoring System status (if equipped) Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years and younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats, rather than in the front. WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size. experts recommend that There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the correct seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child. Infants and Child Restraints • Safety children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats. • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). Convertible child seats can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)” in this section. WARNING! Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older than one year. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)” in this section. The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, then the child should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. (Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion.) Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. slouching can move the belt out of position. as possible. NOTE: www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. information, additional For refer to WARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • A rearward facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat. A rearward facing child re- straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy- ing passenger airbag, which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant. Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it. • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • All passenger seating positions contain automatic locking retractors. However, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions. CAUTION! When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury. LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LATCH. The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts. The two rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing- mounted lower attachments or fixed lower attachments. Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, NEVER install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage. If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belts. If your child restraints are not LATCH-compatible, you can only install the child re- straints using the vehicle’s seat belts. For typical instal- lation instructions, refer to “Installing the LATCH- Compatible Child Restraint System”. Rear Seat LATCH Anchors Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorage have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles. Rear Seat LATCH Anchors THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor- ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle. NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children. It is recommended that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle. Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces. In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position. Access ports to the tether anchors are located in the panel between the rear seat and the rear window. The tether anchors are underneath access covers in the carpet covering the back of the seat where you see this symbol. Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the seat cover material. Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchor- age, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children. It is recommended that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle. WARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belts The passenger seat belts are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint. 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The seat belt must be in the Automatic Locking mode in order to enable a child restraint to be tightly installed. Refer to “Automatic Locking Mode” in this section for details. A locking clip should not be necessary once the automatic locking feature is enabled. Position the shoul- der and lap belt on the child restraint. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) is activated by first attaching the child seat, then pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor, then allowing the webbing to retract. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode. To release, simply unbuckle the seat belt by depressing the button, and allow the webbing to retract into the retractor. In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. To attach a child restraint tether strap: 1. If lowered, raise the convertible top. NOTE: The convertible top must be in the UP position to access the tether anchor. 2. Open the access port cover (A) behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 4. Open the access cover (C) on the carpet covering the back of the seat and attach the tether strap hook (D) to the anchor. Child Tether Access Port Cover 3. Push the tether strap and hook (B) through the access port and down into the trunk. NOTE: Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path from the child seat to the anchor. Child Tether Anchor 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-

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