2008 Chrysler TOWN and Country Owners Manual

only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and during power accessory delay.

Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch There is a single switch on each sliding side door which operates the sliding side door window. The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.

Front Passenger Power Switches 3 - Doors Unlock

1 - Window Open/Close 2 - Doors Lock

Sliding Door Power Window Switch

NOTE: The sliding door windows do not fully open, stopping several inches above the window sill. Auto Down Feature — If Equipped The left and right front window switches may be equipped with an auto down feature. Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To open the window part way, press the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop. The power window switches remain active for up to 90
seconds (depending on the accessory delay setting) after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature.

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Auto Up Feature With Anti–Pinch Protection — If Equipped The left front window switch may be equipped with an Auto Up feature. Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. To close the window part way, lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop. NOTE: † If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- close, it will reverse direction and then stop. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window.

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

WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from the window path before closing.

Auto Up Reset — If Equipped To reactivate the Auto Up feature, perform the following steps after vehicle power is restored: 1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.

2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting.

SLIDING SIDE DOOR The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the outside. Pull outward on exterior handle to open the sliding door. The sliding door inside handle functions by rocking forward and back. Rocking the handle back- wards opens the door and rocking forward releases the hold open latch in order to close the door. To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- lowing guidelines: † Always open the door smoothly. † Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open- ing the door. This is very important when your vehicle is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in the downhill direction. † There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your sliding door open on any incline. To close the sliding

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door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must rock the inside handle forward or pull outward on the outside handle.

Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched anytime the vehicle is in motion. NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door. POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR — IF EQUIPPED The power sliding door may be opened manually or by using the buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five seconds, to open a power sliding door. When the door is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the door.

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There are also power sliding side door switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers. Pressing the switch once will open the power sliding door. When the door is fully open pressing the switch a second time will close the door. NOTE: The power sliding side door must be unlocked before the power sliding door switches will operate.

Power Sliding Door Detail

1 — Heated Seat Switch 2 — Power Window Switch 3 — Manual Lock

4 — Door Handle 5 — Power Sliding Door

Switch

If the inside or outside door handles are used while the power sliding side door is activated, the power sliding door feature will be canceled and the door must be opened or closed manually. To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door master lock button, located in the overhead console, to disable the switches for the rear seat passengers. NOTE: † If anything obstructs the power sliding side door while it is closing or opening, the door will automati- cally reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. † The left side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door.

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† If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or close position, it will fully open when a power sliding door switch is pressed. To close the door, wait until it is fully open and then press the switch again. † The power sliding side door switches will not operate if the transmission gear selector lever is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). † If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstruc- tions within the same cycle, the system will automati- cally stop and must be opened or closed manually.

WARNING!

You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of the sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door.

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Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12
seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be entering or exiting the vehicle. The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Place the key in the ignition switch. 2. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending in the OFF position. (Do not start the engine). 3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the hazard switch. 4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. You can turn the feature back on by repeating the above mentioned procedure.

Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch The power sliding side doors may also be opened by pressing the switches on the overhead console or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the sliding door. To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the second row power sliding door switches may be overridden by pressing the Master Lock Out Switch located in the front overhead console to the ON position.

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Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system. NOTE: When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.

Overhead Console Power Sliding Door Master Switch 1 — Left Door 2 — Liftgate

3 — Right Door 4 — Master Lock

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To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the sliding side door. 2. Slide the child lock control inward (toward the ve- hicle) to engage the Child Protection Door Lock.

Child Protection Door Lock

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.

NOTE: † After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, al- ways test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. † When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en- gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position) the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the switches on the overhead console, or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door. † The power sliding side door will operate from the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door, regardless of the Child Protection Door Lock lever position. To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding door from the rear seats, press the Master Lock Out Switch located in the front overhead console to the ON position.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened from the outside door handle or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door when the child protection locks are engaged.

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To Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the sliding side door. 2. Slide the child lock control outward (away from the vehicle) to disengage the Child Protection Door Lock. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door (if equipped).

LIFTGATE On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors.

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To open the liftgate, depress the liftgate release handle located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.

Liftgate Handle Location

If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with the power liftgate feature, pressing the button on the RKE transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area. POWER LIFTGATE — IF EQUIPPED The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate. When the liftgate is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds, a second time, will close the liftgate. When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and the Flash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash to signal that the liftgate is opening or closing.

The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the button located on the front overhead con- sole.

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The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button, located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. Pushing once will only close the liftgate. This button cannot be used to open the liftgate.

Overhead Console Master Power Switch Detail

1 — Left Door 2 — Liftgate

3 — Right Door 4 — Master Lock

Liftgate Rear Switch

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WARNING!

During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away.

NOTE: † If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. † There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open position.

† The power liftgate must be in the full open or close positions for any of the buttons to operate. If the liftgate is not in the full open or close positions, it must be opened or closed manually. † If the liftgate release button is activated while the power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position. † The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the transmission gear selector lever is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). † The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures below 212°F (224°C) or temperatures above 143°F (62°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice from the liftgate before pressing any of the power liftgate buttons.

† If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually.

WARNING!

† Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. † If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

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Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather.

STORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING

Safety Warnings

WARNING!

Always close the storage bin covers when your ve- hicle is unattended. Do not allow children to have access to the second row seat storage bins. Once in the storage bin, young children may not be able to escape. If trapped in the storage bin, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.

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WARNING!

CAUTION!

covers open.

In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched. † DO NOT drive the vehicle with the storage bin † Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched † DO NOT use a storage bin latch as a tie down.

while the vehicle is in motion.

The storage bin cover must be flat and locked to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.

NOTE: Your vehicle may be built with a release strap or release lever attached to the Storage Bin Cover latch mechanism. Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever — If Equipped As a security measure, your vehicle may be built with a Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release lever built into the storage bin cover latching mechanism.

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Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Strap — If Equipped As a security measure, your vehicle may be built with a Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release strap built into the storage bin cover latching mechanism.

Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever

In the event of an individual being locked inside NOTE: the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pushing on the glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mecha- nism.

Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Strap

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In the event of an individual being locked inside NOTE: the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark strap attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism. Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Strap If the storage bin cover strap disengages from the latch, it can be reinstalled by inserting the loose end of the strap into the latch mechanism. Push the strap into the latch mechanism until it engages around the latch post.

Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Strap NOTE: Do not use the storage bin emergency release strap to lift the storage bin cover. The strap is intended for emergency release only.

positions

seat belts

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 † Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the front † Advanced multistage driver and new active-vent front † An energy-absorbing steering column and steering † Knee Bolsters/Blockers for front seat occupants † Front seat belt retractors incorporate pretensioners to enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event.

passenger airbags

wheel

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† All seat belt systems (except the driver’s, Swivel n’ Go, and third row center position) 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 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. NOTE: The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.

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WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of

ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/ Shoulder Belts. The belt webbing in the retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out.

WARNING!

WARNING!

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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 seriously injured or killed.

WARNING!

† Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. † Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

† Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. † 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.

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WARNING!

Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one an- other in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.

Latch Plate

WARNING!

A belt that is worn under your arm is very 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 stron- gest bones will take the force in a collision.

WARNING!

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.

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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

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WARNING!

† A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. † A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

Removing Slack From Belt

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.

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6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing 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 (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions The shoulder belt for the third row center seat is located in the headliner slightly behind the third row seat.

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Pull the strap down and secure the small latch plate of the lap belt into the small buckle until you hear a “click”. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the large latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click” The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. To release the small latch plate, position the end of the large latch plate against the red button on the small buckle and push upward. Reinstall the latch plates into the headliner. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seats and the second row outboard seats, the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck. The upper anchorage can be adjusted upward by

pushing anywhere on the anchorage. To move the an- chorage downward, squeeze the actuation buttons while simultaneously pushing down on the anchorage assem- bly. As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average you will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode – If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is avail- able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina- tion lap/shoulder belt.

When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Use The Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger seating position. Children 12 years old and younger should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic lock- ing mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

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Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. 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). 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.

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Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertT) 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), BeltAlertt 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, BeltAlertt will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96
seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. BeltAlertt 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). BeltAlertt Programming BeltAlertt 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. DaimlerChrysler does not recom- mend deactivating BeltAlertt. 1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any position except ON or START, buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine does not need to be running), and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 60 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat belt.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. BeltAlertt can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although BeltAlertt has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. 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.

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Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- tender and stow it.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed.

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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. NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Seat Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a

window. If the vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, they are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: † Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) † Airbag Telltale Light † Driver Airbag † Front Passenger Airbag † Front and Side Impact Sensors † Steering Wheel and Column † Instrument Panel

† Seat Belt Reminder Light † Knee Impact Bolster † Front Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioners † Front Seat Track Position Sensors † Supplemental Seat Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains † Front Seat Side-mounted (Thorax) Airbags — If

(SABIC) — If Equipped

Equipped

Front Seat Airbag Features The front airbag system has dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags. This system provides output appro- priate to the level of crash severity as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and the impact sensors at the front of the car.

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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 side airbag. In addition to the small size, the inflating gases exit through strategically placed vents, which direct the gas away from the occupant.

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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. Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Thorax Side Airbags — If Equipped Front seat-mounted side (Thorax) airbags provide en- hanced protection and work together with supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to help protect an occupant during a side impact. The seat-mounted side airbag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the outboard side of the seat.

Thorax Airbag Label

When the airbag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each airbag deploys independently, that is a left side impact deploys the left airbag only and a right-side impact deploys only the right airbag.

WARNING!

† Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbag inflation capability may be compromised. The protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. † 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.

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Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped SABIC Airbags offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries. The curtains deploy down- ward, covering both windows on the impact side. NOTE: curtains on both sides of the vehicle are deployed. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy during an impact severe enough to require airbag occupant protection.

Should a vehicle rollover occur, the SABIC

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WARNING!

If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC. The area where the side curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions.

Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, front airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is equipped, the side airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in

moderate to severe side collisions. In certain types of collisions, both the front and side airbags may be trig- gered. However, even in collisions where the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. An airbag 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 (see Section on Child Restraints should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats. Older children who do not 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 the section on 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 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.

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4. If your vehicle has side 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 (If You Need Assistance( 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.

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WARNING!

† 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. † Side airbags also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door. 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 a frontal or side collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. Based on the

impact sensors signals, a central electronic ORC deploys the front airbags, side inflatable airbag curtains, side seat thorax airbags, and front seat belt pretensioners as re- quired for each type of impact. 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 components listed above except the steering wheel and column, instrument panel, and seat belt reminder light. If the key is in the OFF 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.

Also, the ORC turns on the AIRBAG warning light in the instrument panel for approximately four to six 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 start up. It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- ment cluster AIRBAG warning light if a malfunction is noted. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction.

WARNING!

Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument 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.

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Front and Side Impact Sensors Impact Sensors trigger airbag deployment in front and side impacts, and aid the ORC in determining appropri- ate response to impact events. Additional sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag deployment and provide verification. Acceleration Sensors Acceleration Sensors trigger airbag deployment based on dramatic acceleration change of the vehicle. Pressure Sensors Pressure Sensors trigger airbag deployment based on door cavity pressure changes. Rollover Sensors Rollover Sensors trigger airbag deployment in the event of vehicle rollover and aid the ORC in deploying Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) for rollover events.

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Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped The ORC deploys the SABIC during collision with other vehicles and during collisions where the impact is con- fined to a particular area of the vehicle — such as collisions with poles, trees or similar objects. It will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle. NOTE: The ORC does detect and protect for rollover when equipped with SABIC airbags. Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, and the vehicle communication network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced Accident Response System performs the following functions: † 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. If A Deployment Occurs The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) detect a moderate- to-severe collision, to help restrain the driver, front passenger and rear passengers, 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. 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

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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.

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.

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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. † 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.

WARNING!

Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag system service. If your seat, includ- ing your trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way (including removal or loosening/ tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer ap- proved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to modify an advanced airbag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.

NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Airbag 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 light does not come on during the approximately four to six seconds when the ignition switch is first turned ON. † The light remains on after the approximately four to † The light comes on and remains on while driving. If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine NOTE: related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label

six-second interval.

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located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good. Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to approximately five seconds of specific vehicle data parameters (see the following list) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag de- ployment, or near deployment, and up to a quarter- second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or after airbag deployment. 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.

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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 DaimlerChrysler Corporation 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 DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may be requested by customers, insurance carriers, govern- ment 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 DaimlerChrysler Corporation (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 electronic 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 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 nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corporation 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 litigation DaimlerChrysler Corporation product.

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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) † 9Time9 of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition † Airbag deployment level (if applicable)

cycles and vehicle mileage)

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† Impact acceleration and angle † Seat belt status † Brake status (service and parking brakes) † Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) † Engine control status (including engine speed) † Transmission gear selection † Cruise control status † Traction/stability control status † Tire pressure monitoring system status – if equipped

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Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped Operating instructions for the second row bench seat with Integrated Child Seat are included with the seat. If the instructions are not with the seat or in the Owner’s Manual Package, replacement instruction can be ob- tained.

To obtain Integrated Child Seat replacement instruc- tions: Refer to Publication Order Forms at the back of this manual and specify publication number 81–016–8050. Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times — babies and children, too. 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. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

Second Row Bench Seat With Integrated Child Seat

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.

Infants and Small Children 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 right seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child.

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experts

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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 9convertible9 child seats. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil- dren (LATCH)” later in this section. † 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). 9Convertible9 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 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.

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† 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. † Rearward-facing child seats and infant carriers must NEVER be used while the second row Swivel ’n Go seats are in the rearward-facing position.

WARNING!

Never place any child seat or infant carrier in the Swivel ’n Go seat while it is in the rearward-facing position. The swivel seat should be locked in the forward position when using any child seat or infant carriers, with the vehicle in motion. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or even death.

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 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 “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)” later in this section. An aftermarket belt-positioning booster seat is for chil- dren weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to properly fit the vehicle’s seat belts. If the child can not sit with knees bent over the vehicles seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they 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

as possible.

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slouching can move the belt out of position.

† 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. If this doesn’t help, move the child to the center rear seating position and use the lap belt. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. refer

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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. † Occupants riding in Swivel ’n Go seating must be wearing their seat belt and the seat must be locked in either the forward or rearward position. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or even death.

Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: † 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.

† The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch plates, which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not neces- sary to use a locking clip. Pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, how- ever, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. † 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 of the 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 pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle

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restraint manufacturer’s directions.

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. † Buckle the child into the seat according to the child † When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Don’t leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Each vehicle, except commercial cargo vehicles, is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. Two LATCH child restraint anchor- age systems are installed on all second-row seats and in the center position on all 3rd row fold-in-floor seats. Second-row seats also feature tether strap anchorages,

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located in the rear surface of the seatback. In addition, all third row fold-in-floor seats are equipped with a child restraint tether anchor at the center seating position.

LATCH Anchorages

When using the tether anchorages in the outboard seat- ing positions, ensure that the strap is routed underneath the top of the seatback and the head restraint.

Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting

When using the tether anchorages in the center position on third row fold-in-floor seating, ensure that the strap is routed underneath the top of the seatback and the head restraint.

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.

Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seatback 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. If your child restraint seat is not LATCH com- NOTE: patible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts.

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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.

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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 Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tether anchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.

Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- tions that come with the child restraint system.

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.

Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet could 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.

REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat. However, if you must carry a child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on it’s age, size and weight. NEVER carry a child in a rear facing infant carrier in a vehicle without rear seats. In an accident, serious injury or death may occur from the deploying passenger airbag.

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Commercial Child Restraint Tether Anchor

This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger seat. Use this tether anchor to secure only forward facing child restraints equipped with an upper tether strap.

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WARNING!

Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se- cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. In an accident a passenger airbag may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rearward-facing infant restraints.

Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is correct for your child: † The rearward-facing infant carrier is for babies weigh- ing up to about 20 lbs (9 kg), and less than one year old. THIS TYPE OF SEAT CANNOT BE USED IN A

VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DE- LETE FEATURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). † The forward-facing child seat is for children from about 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and more than one year old. † A “convertible” child seat, one that is designed to be used for children who are too heavy for a rearward- facing infant seat, may be used IN THE FORWARD FACING POSITION ONLY, IT MUST NEVER BE INSTALLED FACING TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEA- TURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). When a convert- ible seat is properly installed facing forward, the vehicle seat should be adjusted to the rear most position.

† Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured in the passenger seat in a child restraint or belt- positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the rear most position. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled in the passenger seat with the seat adjusted to the rear most position. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

Tether Installation For Commercial Vehicles With Rear Seat Delete To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the vehicle, follow the instructions shown: 1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat. 2. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions for proper use of connecting the child restraint to the extended tether strap.

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3. Route the tether strap under the head rest. NOTE: Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is centered between the headrest supports underneath the head rest. 4. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat. 5. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, tighten the child restraint tether strap. 6. Inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loose threads. If these, or any other condition that might effect the performance of the strap is observed, DO NOT USE. Contact your authorized DaimlerChrysler dealership for a replacement part.

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WARNING!

The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with a child restraint only. It should not be used for any other purpose. Before use, inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loose threads. If these or any other condition that might effect the performance of the strap is observed, DO NOT USE. Personal injury may result. Contact your authorized DaimlerChrysler dealership for a replace- ment part.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 mi (500 km). After the initial 60 mi (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- mental and should be avoided. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy-conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” 7. NON- DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.

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A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered as a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS

SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt.

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Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for four seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting and/or the light stays on or comes ON while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. If the defroster is not working or you are unable NOTE: to feel air against the windshield in defrost mode, please see your authorized dealer service center for repairs.

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PERIODIC SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

Exhaust Gas

Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ- ing spare) for proper pressure. Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid, trans- mission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO) follow the safety tips below.

Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area. If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.

WARNING!

If you are required to drive with the deck lid / liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

N Manual Rear View Day/Night Mirror —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
N Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

m Hands-Free Communication (UConnectt) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
N Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
N Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
N UConnectt System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

N Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
N Things You Should Know About Your

UConnectt System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
m Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

N Manual Front And Second Row Seat

Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
N Stow ’n Go Seating — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 137
N Swivel ’n Go Seating — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 146

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m Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 153

N Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE

Transmitter To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
m To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
N Hood Safety Switch — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 158
m Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
N Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
N Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
m Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
N Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
m Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 169
m Rear Park Assist System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 170
N Rear Park Assist Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

m Overhead Consoles

N Activating Electronic Speed Control

m Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 175
m Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . . 177
. . . . . . . . 177
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
N Front Overhead Console — If Equipped . . . . . 180
m Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 183
N Programming HomeLinkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
N Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . . 188
N Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
N Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
m Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
N Power Sunroof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

m Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped . . . . . . . 193
N Power Inverter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
N Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off . . . . . . . 196
m Sun Screens— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
m Cup Holders And Convenience Tray Drawer . . . 198
N Instrument Panel Cup Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
N Interior Bottle Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
N Smokers Package Kit — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 199
m Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
N Basic Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
N Premium Console – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 201
m Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

N Glove Compartments

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N Door Trim Panel Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
N Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped . . . . . . 208
N Second Row Floor Storage Bins —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

N Removing The Floor Console With Stow ’n Go

Seating — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
N Rear Compartment Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
N Coat Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
N Cargo Area Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
m Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 213
m Umbrella Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
m Load-Leveling System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 216

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MIRRORS

Manual Rear View Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror.

Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward windshield). Automatic Rear View Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped When using this feature the mirror will automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A power indicator light to the side on/off button will indicate when the dimming feature is activated.

Manual Rearview Mirror

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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Side View Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in a outside convex mirrors will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on side convex mirrors could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex mirror.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.

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Side View Manual Folding Mirrors All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and normal. Driver’s Auto-Dimming Side View Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the Rearview Mirror.

Tilt In Reverse Feature Driver’s Side View Mirror — If Equipped The 9Tilt in Reverse9 feature tilts the driver’s outside rearview mirror downward when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the transmission is in the RE- VERSE position. This feature provides the driver with a better view of the ground and vehicle in the area of the rear tires when backing up. The mirror will move back to its previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE. Power Remote Folding Side View Mirrors — If Equipped Press the power fold button to fold in the mirrors. Press the button again to unfold the mirrors.

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mirrors. Press the switch to the Left or Right for mirror selection. Press the mirror select switch again to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position. The mirror selection will also automatically turn off after 30 seconds.

Power Folding Mirror Switch

Both mirrors will always move together and will fold anytime the button is pressed. The ignition switch does not have to be in the ON position. Power Remote Side View Mirrors — If Equipped Use the mirror select switch located on the driver’s door trim panel, to adjust the view obtained in the outside

Power Side Mirror Adjust

3 - Adjusting Switch

1 - Left Mirror 2 - Right Mirror

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Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the direction you want the mirror to move. Driver’s power mirror preselected positions can be con- trolled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped” in Section 3 of this manual.

HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectT) — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: The sales code RER, REN and REU radios contain an integrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnectt) system. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for UConnectt system operating instructions for these radios. UConnectt is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system. UConnectt allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., 9Call” { “Mike” {”Work9 or 9Dial”

{ “248-555-12129). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans- mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UConnectt system. NOTE: The UConnectt system requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetootht 9Hands-Free Profile,9 Ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnectt website for supported phones. NOTE: following websites: † www.chrysler.com/uconnect † www.dodge.com/uconnect † www.jeep.com/uconnect † or call 1–877–855–8400

For UConnectt customer support, visit

the

UConnectt allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. The UConnectt phonebook enables you to store up to 32
names, with four numbers per name. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. This system is driven through your Bluetootht “Hands-Free profile” cellular phone. UConnectt features Bluetootht technology - the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so UConnectt works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s UConnectt system. The UConnectt system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only

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one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages. Phone Button

The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system (depending on the type of mirror and radio equipped), and either the radio or the mirror has the two control buttons (PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button) that will enable you to access the system. Voice Recognition Button

Actual button location may vary with radio. The individual buttons are described in the “Operation” section.

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The UConnectt system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetootht cellular phone. See the UConnectt website for supported phones. If your cellu- lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnectt features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details. The UConnectt system is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnectt system can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnectt system such as 9CELL9 or caller ID on certain radios.

Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnectt system and to navigate through the UConnectt menu structure. Voice commands are required after most UConnectt system prompts. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options. † Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the beep, which follows the 9Ready9 prompt or another prompt. † For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying 9Setup9 and then 9Phone Pairing,9 the following compound command can be said: 9Setup Phone Pairing.9
† For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it. For

example, you can use the combined form voice com- mand 9Phonebook New Entry,9 or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands: 9Phonebook9 and 9New Entry.9 Please remember, the UConnectt system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/meters away from you.

Voice Command Tree Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section. Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say 9Help9 following the beep. The UConnectt system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the UConnectt system from idle, simply press the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for directions. All UConnectt system sessions begin with a press of the PHONE button on the radio control head.

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Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say 9Cancel9 and you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu. Pair (Link) UConnectt System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnectt system, you must pair your compatible Bluetootht enabled cellular phone. To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The UConnectt website may also provide detailed instruc- tions for pairing. The following are general phone to UConnectt system pairing instructions: † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say

9Setup Phone Pairing.9

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follow the audible prompts.

† When prompted, after the beep, say 9Pair a Phone9 and † You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi- fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process. † For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnectt system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. † You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, with 1 being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnectt system. However, at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your UConnectt system. The priority allows the UConnectt system to know which cellular phone to

use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority 3 and priority 5
phones are present in the vehicle, the UConnectt system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to 9Advanced Phone Connectivity9 in this section).

9Dial.9

Dial by Saying a Number † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The system will prompt you to say the number you † For example, you can say 9234-567-8901.9 The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. Based on the country in which the ve- hicle was purchased, the UConnectt system limits the

want to call.

user from dialing an invalid combination of numbers. For example, in the U.S., 234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid U.S. phone number - the closest valid phone number has 10 digits. † The UConnectt system will confirm the phone num- ber and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios.

“Call.9

Call by Saying a Name † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The system will prompt you to say the name of the † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example,

person you want to call.

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you can say 9John Doe,9 where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnectt phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to 9Add Names to Your UConnectt Phonebook,9 in this section. † The UConnectt system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number, which may appear in the display of certain radios. Add Names to Your UConnectt Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to the phonebook is recom- mended when the vehicle is not in motion. † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say

9Phonebook New Entry.9

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† When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long names helps the voice recognition and it is recommended. For example, say 9Robert Smith9 or 9Robert9 instead of 9Bob.9
† When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., 9Home,9 9Work,9 9Mobile,9 or 9Pager9). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry, if desired. † When prompted, recite the phone number for the

phonebook entry that you are adding.

After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu. The UConnectt system will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to

four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. Phonebook Download UConnectt allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetootht. To use this feature, press the PHONE button and say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts, “Ready to accept “V” card entry via Bluetootht…” The system is now ready to accept phone- book entries from your phone using the Bluetootht Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone. NOTE: † The phone handset must support Bluetootht OBEX

transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature.

† Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetootht, and you may see a message on the phone display that the Bluetootht link is busy. In this case, the user must first disconnect or drop the Bluetootht connection to the UConnectt system, and then send the address book entry via Bluetootht. Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to drop the Bluetootht connection. † If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it

will only use the first 24 characters.

Edit Entries in the UConnectt Phonebook NOTE: Editing names in the phonebook is recom- mended when the vehicle is not in motion. † Press the PHONE button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say

9Phonebook Edit.9

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entry that you wish to edit.

† You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook † Next, choose the number designation (home, work, † When prompted, recite the new phone number for the

mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit.

phonebook entry that you are editing.

After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to the main menu. 9Phonebook Edit9 can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number, but you can add ”John Doe’s” work number later using the 9Phonebook Edit9
feature.

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9Phonebook Delete.9

Delete Entries in the UConnectt Phonebook