2008 Dodge Caliber Owners Manual

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81-226-0839 First Edition Printed in U.S.A. 2 0 0 8 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Caliber 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 © 2007 Chrysler LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 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 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 found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle registration and title. Vehicle Identification Number VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — Manual Transmission Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel . . . . . . .15 ▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . .15 䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 ▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 䡵 Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .19 ▫ To Set The Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 ▫ To Disarm The Security Alarm System . . . . . . .20 ▫ Security Alarm System Manual Override . . . . . .20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)— If Equipped . . . . .20 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . .21 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . .22 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 ▫ To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” . . . . . . . .23 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . .23 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . .25 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 䡵 Power Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ▫ Auto Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 ▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . .41 ▫ Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 ▫ Enhanced Driver And Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .47 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .48 ▫ Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .69 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 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. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Manual Transmission 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. 2. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position. 3. Remove the key from the lock cylinder. Vehicle Key Ignition Key Positions Automatic Transmission — If Equipped 1. Place the shift lever in PARK. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. 3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position 4. remove the key from the lock cylinder. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Ignition Key Positions If you try to remove the key before you place the NOTE: shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as de- scribed. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the 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 the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the key forward. Refer to “Body Lubrication” under “Main- tenance Procedures” in Section 7. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. NOTE: With the driver’s door open and the key in the ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) will not function. STEERING WHEEL LOCK — MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY Your manual transmission vehicle is equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved no more than one-half turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside down, turn off the engine and remove the key. Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock engages. To Release The Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine. If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 If you turned the wheel to the right to engage NOTE: the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser- viced as soon as possible. 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 key chain will not cause a key-related (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi- cally held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other 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 are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Du- plication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by following the customer key programming THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys威, you can program new Sentry Keys威 to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 addi- tion, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off. The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- grammed during this procedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your authorized dealer for details. If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized NOTE: dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at the time of service to be repro- grammed. 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. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This Security Alarm System monitors the doors, hood, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the Security Alarm, the Security Alarm System will sound the horn for 30 seconds and flash the lights for 60 seconds. If the triggering device is not deactivated, the horn will sound again after a five second delay for another 30 seconds. If the trigger remains present, this cycle will repeat for up to five minutes. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Set The Security Alarm 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door LOCK switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and close all doors. 3. The Security Alarm indicator 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 Security Alarm will automatically disarm. After 16 seconds, the Security Alarm indicator light will flash slowly. This shows that the Security Alarm System is fully armed. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The Security Alarm System 1. Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter. 2. Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry Key威 will disarm the Security Alarm. A valid key is one that is programmed to your vehicle. A valid key will disarm the Security Alarm System; an invalid key will allow the engine to run for two seconds and stop. Security Alarm System Manual Override The Security Alarm System will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)— IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances up to 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Three Button RKE Transmitter NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors and liftgate. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the parking lights will flash on twice. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec- tion 4. NOTE: The system can also be programmed to unlock all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button. On EVIC equipped vehicles refer to “Remote Unlock Driv- er’s Door 1st” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 For vehicles not equipped with an EVIC, the system can be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first UNLOCK button press by using the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed key fob. 2. Continue to hold the LOCK button at least four seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the UNLOCK button. A single chime will sound to indicate that this feature has changed. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans- mitter. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN- LOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal. If desired, the “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be turned on or off. On EVIC equipped vehicles refer to “Personal Settings” under “Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. For vehicles not equipped with an EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOCK button for four to 10 seconds. 2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after four seconds), press the PANIC button. Release both buttons. The “Sound Horn On Lock” and “Flash Lamps With Lock” features can be reactivated by repeating this pro- cedure. Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on. 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: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” NOTE: The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be turned on or off. On EVIC equipped vehicles refer to ⬙Personal Settings⬙ under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. For vehicles not equipped with an EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press the UNLOCK button for four to 10 seconds. 2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed (after four seconds), press the LOCK button. Release both buttons. 3. Test the “flash lights” with LOCK 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. Programming Additional Transmitters Vehicles are shipped from the assembly plants with two RKE transmitter programmed only for that vehicle. A total of eight RKE transmitter can be programmed for your vehicle. Additional RKE transmitter can be pro- grammed to your vehicle through the use of a currently programmed RKE transmitter. NOTE: When entering program mode using that RKE transmitter, all other programmed RKE transmitters will be erased and you will have to reprogram them for your vehicle. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Use the following procedure to program additional RKE transmitters if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry Key威: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this program- ming procedure). 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Do not start the engine. 5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. 6. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds, also press the PANIC button within six seconds. 7. When a single chime is heard, release both buttons. The chime is an indication that you have successfully entered program mode. All RKE transmitters that are to be programmed must be done so within 60 seconds of when the chime is heard. 8. Using the RKE transmitter to be programmed, press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simul- taneously. 9. A single chime will be heard. 10. Within four seconds of hearing the chime, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. 11. A single chime will be heard. 12. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to program up to six additional RKE transmitters. 13. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. If you do not have a programmed RKE trans- 14. Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 60 seconds from when the original chime was heard. After 60 seconds, all programmed RKE transmitters function normally. NOTE: mitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. 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 25 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. Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply. See “www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.” The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. Separating RKE Transmitter Halves 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 reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. NOTE: reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 WARNING! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju- ries and death. CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Door Lock Plunger 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. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the drivers door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Power Door Lock Switches Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter. The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — (if equipped)” in Section 4. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position. Ignition Key Position THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 3. Depress the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Verify reprogramming by driving the vehicle. Auto Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Auto Unlock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. 4. The drivers door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — (if equipped)” in Section 4. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Auto Unlock Feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position. Ignition Key Position 3. Depress the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws. Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Inserting Ignition Key Child-Protection Door Lock Location POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. Power Window Switch Location The driver’s door panel has up-down switches that give you finger-tip control of all four power windows. There is a single open and close switch on each passenger door panel for passenger window control. The windows will operate only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, ACC position, and for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s door is opened. Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 4. Auto Down The driver’s door window switch has an Auto Down feature. Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the Auto Down movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window LOCKOUT switch. To enable the window con- trols, press the window LOCKOUT switch a second time. Window Lockout Switch 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start your vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn it to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate can also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by activating the power door LOCK switches located on the front doors. The central locking/ unlocking feature (if equipped) can also be activated from the liftgate key cylinder. Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. Liftgate Handle NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn it to the right (manual lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. • Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 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. 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. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if equipped, side airbags for both the driver and front passenger. 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. 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. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Even though you are an excellent driver, buckle up, 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. 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! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas- sengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 above the back 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 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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 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, increas- ing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. • 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 strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together. 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Positioning Lap 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that fits you best. 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.). Adjustable Anchorage 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you’ll 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. Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions The second row center lap/shoulder belt features a three point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded. The mini-buckle and shoulder belt can then be stored out of the way in the right side trim panel for added convenience. 1. Remove the mini-latch and regular latch from its stowed position in the right rear side trim panel. Mini-Latch Stowage 2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the belt over the seat. 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini- latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a “click.” 5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. Connecting Mini-Latch to Buckle 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled 8. 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. 9. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Detaching Mini-Latch And Buckle 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black button on the top of the mini-buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. Insert the mini-latch plate into the slot provided in the trim panel. 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 front airbag con- trol module (see Airbag Section). Like the front airbags, 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and preten- sioners, both must be replaced. Enhanced Driver And Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert姞) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) will alert the driver to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occu- pants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, the Enhanced Warning System (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. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) can be en- abled 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 Corporation does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced Warning Sys- tem (BeltAlert威). 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and buckle the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s or front passenger’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 off while re-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to retract the seat belt. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have success- fully completed the programming. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) can be reac- tivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt remains unbuckled. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 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. 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Inflatable Knee Bolster 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. This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. Side Curtain Airbag Location THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflat- ing. • If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, 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. • If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do not attach cup holders or any other objects on or around the door. The inflating side airbag could drive the object into occupants, causing serious injury. 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, front airbags work with the driver inflatable knee blocker and the integrated passenger knee blocker (non-inflatable) to provide im- proved 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. But 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 under 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 properly wear the vehicle seat belt (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 arms. If a child from one 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 Restraint. 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. 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 ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ in Section 9 of this manual. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 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 belt even though you have airbags. • 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. • If the vehicle has side airbags, they also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door. Sit upright in the center of the seat. 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped) • Airbag Warning Light • Driver Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags Above Side Win- • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Seatbelt Reminder Light • Knee Impact Bolsters • Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker dows (If Equipped) • Front Acceleration Sensors • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners How The Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are de- signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation from direction provided by the ORC. This ORC will detect roll over. The ORC also 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 knee bolster, the instru- ment panel, and the steering wheel and column. 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 also turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for six to eight seconds as 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. 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occu- pant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 - 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The driver’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. The passenger’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way, the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Side Impact (SRS) Side Curtain Airbags (If Equipped) are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. The ORC module determines if a side collision is severe enough to require the side airbags to inflate. The side airbag control module will not detect roll over, front or rear collisions. The ORC module 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 previously mentioned. In moderate to severe side collisions, the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered, releasing a quantity of nontoxic gas. The side curtain airbag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force, that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag inflates. This especially applies to children. If your vehicle is equipped with left and right NOTE: side curtain airbags, do not install a clothing bar mounted to the coat hooks (or similarly mounted). A clothing bar will impede the proper performance of the bags. • When the ORC and the impact sensors detect a collision requiring the Driver Inflatable Knee it signals the inflator unit. A quantity of Blocker, nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the Driver Inflat- able Knee Blocker. The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker inflates rearward toward the driver’s knees to help protect the knees and position the driver for the best interaction with the front airbag. The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker fully inflates in about 50 milliseconds; this is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes. It then quickly deflates while helping to protect the driver’s knees. • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and position everyone for the best interaction with the front airbag. WARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo- nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an acci- dent. A modified vehicle may not comply with re- quired Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 If A Deployment Occurs The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the airbag control modules detect a moderate-to-severe col- lision. They help restrain the driver and front passenger and then they 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. 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. WARNING! Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli- sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment, with the vehicle stopped, the vehicle communication net- work intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced Accident Response System performs the following functions: • Cuts off fuel to the engine. • Flashes the hazard lights. • Turns on the interior lamps, 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 because the airbags are 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 passenger side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body struc- ture, or frame. • You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee impact bolster. • 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 airbags. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in an impact. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • The Airbag Warning Light does not come on or flickers during the six to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on. • The light remains on or flickers after the six to eight • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while second interval. driving. 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 list below) in an event data recorder prior to the 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE moment of airbag deployment, or near-deployment, and up to a quarter-second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or after airbag deployment or near- deployment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly deploys, and are otherwise unavail- able. 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 DaimlerChrysler and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance. In to crash initiated investigations addition by DaimlerChrysler, such investigations may be requested by customers, insurance carriers, government officials, and professional crash researchers, such as those associ- ated with universities, and with hospital and insurance organizations. In the event that an investigation is undertaken by DaimlerChrysler (regardless of initiative), the company or its designated representative will first obtain permis- sion 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. government and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be dis- closed by DaimlerChrysler 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 DaimlerChrysler 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. involving litigation defense of in THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 cycles and vehicle mileage). • Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped). • ⬙Time⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition • 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). • Transmission gear selection. • Cruise control status. • Traction/stability control status. • Tire pressure monitoring system status. 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraint 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, 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. 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 correct seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child: • Safety experts recommend that 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. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. • 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 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • 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. • 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. • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing 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; they should use a belt positioning booster seat. The child 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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). NOTE: www.seatcheck.org. For additional information, 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: • 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 either cinching latch plates or seat belt retractors that can be switched to an automatic locking mode, which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight; however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. If the seat belt has a switchable retractor, it will have a distinctive label. To operate the switchable retractor, please refer to Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) in this section. • 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. 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate 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 seat backs and cause serious personal injury. restraint manufacturer’s directions. Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) To operate the switchable retractor, pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then pull on the belt until it is completely extended from the retractor. Allow the belt to return into the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint. Follow the instruc- tions of the child restraint manufacture. NOTE: To reset this feature, you must let all of the belt webbing return into the retractor. You will not be able to pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has been returned back into the retractor. Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) WARNING! Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt. All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodat- ing LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the out- board positions only. 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 belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If your child restraints are not THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 LATCH-compatible, you can only install the child re- straints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to “Installing the Child Restraint System” for typical instal- lation instructions. Rear Seat LATCH 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 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. 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. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your unattended child in the vehicle. Installing The Child Restraint System We urge you to 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 with a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages. The tether strap should be routed under the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seat back. Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Rear Seat Tether Anchors 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. If your child restraint seat is not LATCH com- NOTE: patible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. 68 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 position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. 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. slouching can move the belt out of position. • Check the 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 his/her back. Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or could 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 new 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. Refer to “Engine Oil” under “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MIN- ERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 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 Exhaust Gas 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. 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. 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. Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it checked. If the light stays on, flickers, 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. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper- able. Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 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 the area under the vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid, transmission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . .77 ▫ Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side . . . . . . . . . . . .77 ▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side . . . . . . . . . .78 ▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 ▫ Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 ▫ Sun Visor Sliding Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 䡵 Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 ▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 ▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 ▫ UConnect威 System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 ▫ Things You Should Know About Your UConnect威 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 ▫ Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ▫ Driver’s Seatback Recline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 ▫ Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 ▫ Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 ▫ Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 114 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 ▫ Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 ▫ Multifunction Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 ▫ Headlights, Parking Lights And Instrument Panel Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 ▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 ▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 ▫ Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch . . . . . . . . . 121 ▫ Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 䡵 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . . 121 ▫ Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 122 ▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 ▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 ▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 ▫ Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . . 126 ▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 ▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 䡵 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped . . 128 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 ▫ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . 131 䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 134 ▫ Programming HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 ▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . . 138 ▫ Using HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 ▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 ▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 ▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ Opening Sunroof — Express Mode . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express Mode . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ Pinch Protect Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ Venting Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 ▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off . . . . . . . 146 䡵 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 䡵 Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 ▫ Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 ▫ Tonneau Cover — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 ▫ Removable Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 ▫ Cargo Tie-Down Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 ▫ Fold Down Speakers – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 151 䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 ▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 ▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 䡵 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 153 䡵 Cooled Beverage Storage Bin/Glove Compartment — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 MIRRORS Inside 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 mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle). The mirror should be ad- justed while set in the day position (toward the wind- shield). UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Adjusting Rearview Mirror Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side Adjust the flat (driver’s side) outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle with your head close to the door glass. 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle with your head close to the center of the vehicle. WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side mirror 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 this convex mirror. Power Mirrors — If Equipped The control for the power mirrors is located on the driver’s door trim panel. Power Mirror Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. When finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror. WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side mirror 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 this convex mirror. Mirror Directions 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. Sun Visor Sliding Feature The sun visors may be extended out to provide more coverage of the side glass. HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect姞) — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte- grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威) sys- tem. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for UConnect威 system operating instructions for this radio. UConnect威 is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system. UConnect威 allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., ⬙Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ”Work⬙ or ⬙Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212⬙). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans- mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UConnect威 system. Vanity Mirror the For UConnect威 customer support, visit NOTE: The UConnect威 system requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ Ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnect威 website for supported phones. NOTE: following websites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect • www.jeep.com/uconnect

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