2012 Dodge Caliber Owners Manual

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Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Fuses 10 492 INDEX Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . 367,369,415 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Gasoline (Fuel) Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Gear Select Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,131,362 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370,372 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Headlights Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . 155 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Hill Start Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374,375 HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter Hood Release . . 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199,201 Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INDEX 493 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390,392 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Lead Free Gasoline Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 10 494 INDEX Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,449 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,152 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,75,89,203 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 330 Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154,210,450 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 High Beam Indicator Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Low Fuel Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . 212 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Seat Belt Reminder Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 18,210 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . 211 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,152,155,451 Turn Signal Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 201 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369,371 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Door Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Lumbar Support Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Maintenance, General Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 212,416 Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299,302 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 INDEX 495 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417,480 MTBE/ETBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 10 496 INDEX New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Oil Change Indicator Oil, Engine Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,72 . . . . . . . . . 39,65,66,68,71 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Odometer Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206,208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419,455 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420,455 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415,416 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,388 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 4,481 Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 337 Power Door Locks Mirrors Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 . . . . . . . . 178 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317,318 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Rear Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 Rear Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 INDEX 497 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Refrigerant Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Remote Control Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 277 Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480 Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,81 Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 10 498 INDEX Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242,267 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . 48 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,77 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Pretensioners Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Seat Belts (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Rear Folding (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Selection of Oil Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227,247,256 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Short Message Service (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 291 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,209,451 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Snow Tires Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345,346,391 Specifications Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 . . . . . . . . . . . 162,208 Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Speedometer Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 INDEX 499 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Starting Procedures Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317,318 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 61 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 10 500 INDEX Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 . . . . . . . . 284 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . 201,389 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 337 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,341,483 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337,338 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 353 Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Radial Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331,341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Sizes Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 Recreational Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374,375 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Transaxle Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,299 INDEX 501 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299,302 Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304,438 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 Range Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 (Remote Keyless Entry) . . 166 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Transporting Pets Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155,209,451 UCI Connector Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) Understanding Your Instrument Panel Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 . . . . . . . . . 198 502 INDEX Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 270 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338,369,371 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291,449 . . . . . . . . . . 18 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) Voice Recognition System (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480 Washer Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,282,288 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158,160 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158,426 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Power 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 personnel. 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 Group LLC 12PM491-126-AE 5th Edition Printed in U.S.A. 2 0 12 O WN E R’ S M AN U A L Caliber VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. 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 optional 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 Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obliga- tion upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured. Copyright © 2011 Chrysler Group LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 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 Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts, and cares about your satisfaction. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual: INTRODUCTION 5 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision 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 is stamped into the right front body, on the right front seat crossmember under the carpet and the vehicle registration and title. Vehicle Identification Number VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS INTRODUCTION 7 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. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ Rearming The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override . . . . . 19 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 20 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped . . . . . . . 22 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock . . 23 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 24 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 25 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ▫ Power Door Locks ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 䡵 Power Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ▫ Auto-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 48 ▫ Lap/ Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions With A Mini-Latch And Buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 52 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . 52 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 61 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 ▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features . . . . . . . . . . 64 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 86 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 ▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 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 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an automatic transmission). 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 slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunc- tion 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! • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. (Continued) Ignition Switch Positions 3 — ON/RUN 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, place the shift lever in PARK, rotate the key to the right 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking Doors With A 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 “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. 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 unauthor- ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer. CAUTION! The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN 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/RUN 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/RUN position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off. The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- grammed during this procedure. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your authorized dealer for details. If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized NOTE: dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at service to be reprogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause unde- sired operation. the time of 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the interior switches for door locks are disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm provides both audio and visual signals, the horn will sound, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash repeatedly for three minutes. If the disturbance is still present (driver’s door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three minutes, the parking lights and tail lights will flash for an additional 15 minutes. To Arm The System 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 turned to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are un- locked 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. Rearming The System If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself. To Disarm The System Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times and exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed (after 16 sec- onds), when you pull the door handle to exit, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. 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 (RKE) — 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 hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Three Button RKE Transmitter NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock 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 “Electronic Vehicle Information Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand- ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the (EVIC)/Personal Center following steps: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 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. 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. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Approach — If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. NOTE: None of the courtesy lights will operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position), unless the overhead map/reading lights are turned on manually. 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 “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- mation. • 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. 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: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- mation. • 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. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 move closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming.” If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. 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. If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of a battery is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios. Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. Separating Case Halves 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 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, REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m). Obstructions between the vehicle and RKE transmitter may reduce this range. NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic • Obstructions between the vehicle and the Key Fob transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. may reduce this range. How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • Shift lever in PARK • Doors closed • Hood closed • Hazard switch off • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level • RKE PANIC button not pressed • System not disabled from previous remote start event • Vehicle theft alarm not active WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car- bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- turely: • Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar • Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • Remote Start Aborted — System Fault The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle. NOTE: • The park lamps will turn on and remain on during • For security, power window and power sunroof op- eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. • If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, will automatically lock the doors. Remote Start mode. the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 • Any engine warning lamps come on • Low Fuel Light turns on • The hood is opened • The hazard switch is pressed • The transmission is moved out of PARK • The brake pedal is pressed To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time, or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request. To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position in order to drive the vehicle. DOOR LOCKS The power door locks can be manually locked or un- locked from inside the vehicle by using the door lock knob. If the lock knob is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is not inside the vehicle before closing the door. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Manual Door Lock Knob WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. (Continued) 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • 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. • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. access to an unlocked vehicle. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. 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 2 - Lock 1 - Unlock Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. Please see your authorized dealer for service. Auto Lock Doors 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 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped/Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- mation. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition switch. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: • 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 Lock 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). 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 “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- mation. • 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/RUN and then back to LOCK five times ending up in the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine). THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: • 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. 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system. To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Location 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows. There are single window 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/RUN 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. (EVIC), 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. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • 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 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 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. Power Window Switch Location 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. 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 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. Window Lockout Switch 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. Liftgate Handle NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn it to the right (manual lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. • Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction. 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. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • 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. 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. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen- positions ger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located on top of the front seats (integrated into the head restraint) — if equipped • Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) for the driver and passengers seated next to a window • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) — if • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupant • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event — if equipped equipped wheel 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat 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. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. For more information on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH). Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. WARNING! Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. An air bag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that posi- tion. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. (Refer to “Child Restraints”) You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Air Bags room to inflate. 4. Do not lean against the door or window. Your vehicle has Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) or Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 (SAB), and when deployment occurs, the SABIC and SAB air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. 5. If the air bag 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. WARNING! • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags. (Continued) 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air Bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All the seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or accidents. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. However in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas- sengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the back of your seat. 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 45 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. (Continued) 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. 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together. 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 may not protect you properly. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed. 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 47 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.). 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger 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 will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it down to make sure that it is locked in position. In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck. Lap/ Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions With A Mini-Latch And Buckle A three point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, 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 49 Mini-Latch Stowage 2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the belt over the seat. 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint. 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.” 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.” 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 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 9. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled Detaching Mini-Latch And Buckle 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing. Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which are used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position. Driver First Row N/A Second Row ALR Third Row N/A • N/A — Not Applicable • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor Center N/A ALR N/A Passenger ALR ALR N/A If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙click.⬙ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail- able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina- tion lap/shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat. How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tion is not working properly when checked ac- cording to the procedures in the Service Manual. • Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. 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 may 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 occu- pants, including those in child restraints. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed. When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact. However if during a front impact, a secondary rear impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever- ity and type of the impact. Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components 1 — Head Restraint Front Half (Soft Foam and Trim) 2 — Seatback 3 — Head Restraint Back Half (Decorative Plastic Rear Cover) 4 — Head Restraint Guide Tubes CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision. NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and positioning the head restraint, refer to “Adjusting Active Head Restraints” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”. Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR) If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in a collision, you must reset the head restraint on the driver’s and front passenger seat. You can recognize when the Active Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they have moved forward (as shown in step three of the resetting procedure). THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at a comfortable position. 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 1 — Downward Movement 2 — Rearward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. AHR In Reset Position THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Active Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer. NOTE: • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer. Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

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