2009 Dodge Caliber Owners Manual

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,305 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344,377,378 Oil Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340,346 Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 . . . . . . . . . . 58 Enhanced Accident Response Feature Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,72,305,351,352 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,351 Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Filler Location Fuel Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Flashers Air Cleaner Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347,378 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,177,373 Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 378 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128,177,372 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle Front Position Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301,378 Fuel Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169,305 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 INDEX 415 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . 305,307,341 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301,377 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Gauges Coolant Temperature Fuel Odometer Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 10 416 INDEX General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,112,301 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308,310 Hands-Free Phone (uconnect威) Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 129 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 HomeLink威 (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 138 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Key Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,169 Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326,327 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 INDEX 417 Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,371 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,126 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59,73,171 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Dimmer Switch, Headlight 10 418 INDEX Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271,273 Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128,177,372 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 175 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,171 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 175 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,126,128,373 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Voltage Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . 169 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Capacities Tires Locks Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 175,342 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249,251,362 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Map/Reading Lights Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343,404 Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 INDEX 419 Oil Change Indicator Oil, Engine Occupant Restraints (Sedan) Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174,176 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344,377 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345,377 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341,342 10 420 INDEX Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Outside Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169,324 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 4,405 Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 279 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . 148 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262,263 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Radio, Satellite (uconnect威 studios) . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Rear Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Rear Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 INDEX 421 Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Remote Control Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 234 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,68 Restraints, Infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Satellite Radio Antenna Satellite Radio (uconnect威 studios) . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 42 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Front Seat 10 422 INDEX Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Seat Belts (Sedan) Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Adjustment Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Rear Folding (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Selection of Oil Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sentry Key Replacement Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192,206,209,219 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 244 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,177,373 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Snow Tires Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286,287,326 Specifications Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 . . . . . . . . . . . 134,176 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Speed Control (Cruise Control) Speedometer Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Starting Procedures Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262,263 Power Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 49 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 INDEX 423 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 . . . . . . . 169,325 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 279 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,283,406 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 10 424 INDEX High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Radial Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274,283 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Minimum Requirements Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Transaxle Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,249,253,361 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,249,251 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Overdrive Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Transmission Range Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 (Remote Keyless Entry) Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Transporting Pets Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128,177,373 uconnect威 (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . 166 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 INDEX 425 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279,307,309 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Vehicle Storage Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Voice Recognition System (VR) Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 10 426 INDEX Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Window Airbag (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Windows Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131,132 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131,350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Wipers, Intermittent Default Page Layout INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeyKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED To Set The Security AlarmTo Disarm The SystemVehicle Security Alarm Manual OverrideREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED To Unlock The Doors And LiftgateRemote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First PressIlluminated Approach - If EquippedTo Lock The Doors And LiftgateSound Horn With Remote Key LockFlash Lights With Remote Key Lock/UnlockUsing The Panic AlarmProgramming Additional RKE TransmittersGeneral InformationRKE Transmitter Battery ReplacementDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If EquippedPOWER WINDOWS - IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches Auto DownWindow Lockout SwitchLIFTGATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageSecond Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating InstructionsSeat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) Seat Belts And Pregnant WomenDriver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagChild Restraints ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If EquippedOutside Mirror - Drivers SideOutside Mirror - Passengers SidePower Mirrors - If EquippedVanity Mirrors - If EquippedSun Visor Sliding Featureuconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call Featuresuconnect phone FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your uconnect phoneGeneral InformationVOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System (VR) OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Front Seat AdjustmentManual Seat Height Adjustment - If EquippedManual Lumbar - If EquippedDrivers Seatback ReclineAdjustable Head RestraintsHeated Seats - If EquippedFold-Flat Front Passenger SeatFolding Rear SeatReclining Rear Seat - If EquippedTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Multifunction LeverHeadlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel LightsLights-on ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsHigh Beam/Low Beam Select SwitchFlash-to-PassMap/Reading LightsDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If EquippedWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper OperationIntermittent Wiper SystemWindshield WashersMist FeatureTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingManual TransaxleTo Accelerate For PassingGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming A Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening the SunroofClosing the SunroofPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect Override Venting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED CUPHOLDERS CONSOLE FEATURES CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight - If EquippedCargo Cover - If EquippedRemovable Load FloorCargo Tie-Down LoopsFold Down Speakers - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/WasherRear Window DefrosterCOOLED BEVERAGE STORAGE BIN/GLOVE COMPARTMENT - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - If Equipped Oil Change RequiredEVIC Functions Compass/Temperature/AudioAverage Fuel EconomyDistance To Empty (DTE)Elapsed TimeTire Pressure Monitor (TPM)Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped Operating Instructions - uconnect phone - If EquippedClock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio PlayNotes on Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeSALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeOperating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Heating and Air Conditioning SystemAir Filtration System - If EquippedOperating Tips STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission - If EquippedAutomatic Transmission - If EquippedNormal StartingExtremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F Or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingMANUAL TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED 5-Speed Manual TransaxleRecommended Shift SpeedsDownshiftingAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED Brake/Transmission Interlock SystemAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock SystemGear RangesAUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED OperationGeneral InformationDRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPOWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid CheckPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If EquippedELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Brake Assist System (BAS)Traction Control System (TCS)Electronic Stability Program (ESP)TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures for High Speed OperationRadial Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited-Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Base SystemPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT In GasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsInstalling A Trailer HitchTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer And Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition KeyWithout The Ignition KeyMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.0L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.4L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesAdding Washer FluidExhaust SystemCooling SystemBrake SystemAutomatic Transaxle (CVT) - If EquippedManual Transaxle - If Equipped Appearance Care And Protection From CorrosionFUSES Integrated Power Module (IPM)VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights/Front Parking/Front Turn SignalFog LightsTail Lights, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lights License LightsCenter High-Mounted StoplightFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection should not be fused. Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped. The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable. Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions. All installations should be checked for possible interfer- ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems. Chrysler LLC 81-226-0939 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. R LIB 2009 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 there- fore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op- tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previ- ously manufactured. Copyright © 2008 Chrysler LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 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 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 referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar威 parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ To Set The Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override . . . . . 19 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 20 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped . . . . . . . 22 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 22 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock . . 23 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ Programming Additional RKE Transmitters . . . 25 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . 25 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ▫ Manual Door Locks ▫ Power Door Locks ▫ 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 42 ▫ Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 48 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbag . . . . . . . . . . 49 ▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 70 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 ▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 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 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped 1. Place the shift lever in PARK. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position. 3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. Vehicle Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety 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. Do not leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Ignition Switch Positions 3 — ON 4 — START 1 — LOCK 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 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 switch cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR 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. Manual Transmission 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position. 2. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position. 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. Ignition Switch Positions 1 — LOCK 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 3 — ON 4 — START Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn the key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” under “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition and the ignition position is LOCK or ACC, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. NOTE: With the driver’s door open and the key in the ignition, the power door locks will not lock and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function. 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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 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 Radio Frequency (RF) electronics will not cause inter- ference 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 unat- tended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Du- plication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by following the customer key programming 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key. 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- grammed during this procedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your authorized dealer for details. If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized NOTE: dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at service to be reprogrammed. the time of General Information The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, hood, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the Vehicle Security Alarm the horn will sound for 30 seconds and flash the lights for 60 sec- onds. 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. 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 Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 turned ON, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm. After approximately 16 seconds, the Vehicle Security Light will flash slowly. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is fully armed. To Disarm The System Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter. Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld 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 the driver’s door, or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “RKE Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Illuminated Approach — If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Illuminated Ap- proach,” (Customer- Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. “Personal Settings under To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Sound Horn with Settings (Customer-Programmable Features),” under “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. “Personal Lock,” under • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- onds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key re- moved. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Flash Light With Lock,” under Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. 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. Programming Additional RKE Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming.” If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, 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. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 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. RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See “www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlo- rate.” 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! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per- sonal injuries and death. 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. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the driver’s door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. 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. (Continued) 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and either front door is open. A chime will sound as a reminder to remove the key. Driver Power Door Lock Switch 1 - Unlock 2 - Lock 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), and 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Elec- (EVIC) — If tronic Vehicle Information Center Equipped” in Section 4. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition switch. 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). 3. Within 30 seconds, depress the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accordance with local laws. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will unlock automatically if: 1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en- abled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. 4. The driver’s door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Per- sonal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 4. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). 3. Within 30 seconds, depress the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature 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 Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child-Protection Door Lock Function 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. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches Power Window Switch Location The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows. There are single window (EVIC), controls on each passenger door trim panel, which oper- ate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Open- ing either front door will cancel this feature. • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 min- utes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in the “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- ter (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this manual. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power WINDOW switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Auto Down 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. 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • 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. 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. 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. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. 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. 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. 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 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 • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. (Continued) using a seat belt properly. 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas- sengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or 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 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, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. (Continued) 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together. 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 possible 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 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.). 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pressing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position. Adjustable Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Mini-Latch Stowage 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. 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. 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 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. 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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, 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 Driver and Front Passenger Supplemen- tal Restraint System (SRS) — Airbag Section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced. Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert姞) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert威) will alert the driver to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, BeltAlert威 will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. BeltAlert威 will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 BeltAlert威 Programming BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by performing the following procedure: NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position. Chrysler LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert威. 1. 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 Reminder 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. 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder 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. BeltAlert威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt remains unbuckled. 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. 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Airbag and Knee Bolster Location 2 — Passenger Airbag 4 — Knee Bolster 1 — Driver Airbag 3 — Knee Bolster NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 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. (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! (Continued) • 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. 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 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 younger should always ride buckled up in the rear seat. WARNING! 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 who 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 arms. 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. 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. 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. (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front airbag deployment could cause serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • 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. 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 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE dows (If Equipped) • Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags Above Side Win- • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Seat Belt Reminder Light • Knee Impact Bolsters • Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker • 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 Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away. • 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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 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. • The Side Impact (SRS) Side Curtain Airbags (If Equipped) are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. NOTE: side curtain airbags, do not If your vehicle is equipped with left and right 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 (FM- VSS). 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 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

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