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Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Drive Shaft Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 INDEX 373 Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 340 Emission Related Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Air Cleaner Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287,288 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308,337 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 10 374 INDEX Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,248 Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292,335,337 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Equipment Identification Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,248,306 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,306 Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Filters Flashers Air Cleaner Engine Fuel Engine Oil Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297,337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108,146,329 Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273,279 Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Fluid, Brake Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107,335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,93 Folding Rear Seat Four Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Four-Way Hazard Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Fuel Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242,337 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242,335 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 INDEX 375 Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Gas Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Speedometer Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Gross Cargo Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251,253 Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 10 376 INDEX Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 109 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179,184 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . . . 109 Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Homelink Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,51 Inflation Pressure Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Intermittent Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272,275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Jacking Instructions Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Key, Sentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Keys Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . 108,146,329 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,34 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 54 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,103 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,153 Anti-Lock Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 INDEX 377 Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107,147,335 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 High Beam/Low Beam Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106,146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104,120 Interior License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,147 Low Fuel Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 10 378 INDEX Tires Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108,329 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . 146 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . 54 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Lubricating Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Lug Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Schedule 9A9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Schedule 9B9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152,290 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Map/Reading Lights Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,74 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291,365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Multi-Function Control Lever New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Occupant Classification System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Octane Rating, Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292,337 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Disposal Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297,337 Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 INDEX 379 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295,335 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295,335 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289,290 Opener, Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149,205 Overdrive OFF Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119,120 Overhead Console Overhead Travel Information Center . . . . . . . . . . 120 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Owner’s Manual Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 10 380 INDEX Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Phone, Cellular Phone, Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 226 Positive Crankcase Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Power Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Distribution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,14 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220,303 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . 128,132 Programming Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,128,132 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155,161 Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155,161,179 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Reception, Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 . . . . . . . 263 . . . . . 265 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Release, Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Remote Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,55 Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 INDEX 381 Roof Type Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Safety Tips Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,29 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,61 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 10 382 INDEX Seats Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Adjustment Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Selection of Coolant Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292,340,341 Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Shifting Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108,146,329 Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234,235 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Emergency (Jump Starting) Engine Block Heater Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Starting Procedures Steering Column Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220,303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Wheel, Tilt Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information . . . . . . . . 239 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 INDEX 383 . . . . . . . . . . 146 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Theft System Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Theft System Disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . 226,239 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,230 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 10 384 INDEX Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226,227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Radial Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221,230 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Wheel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Wheel Nut Torque Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Torque Converter Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112,150 Traction Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Hitches Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Transaxle Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,315 Automatic INDEX 385 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318,338 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Transmitter Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108,146,329 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Unlock, Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227,250 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 146 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Weight Load Carrying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Wheel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Windows Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 10 386 INDEX Windshield Defroster Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,182,187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110,111,305 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110,305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Windshield Wiper Blades Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Wrecker Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 m Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 m Vehicle Modifications / Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged 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 you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni- cians and genuine Mopart parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a complete listing of all subjects. INTRODUCTION 5 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which 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 a stamped plate located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN plate. 6 INTRODUCTION 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 N Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 N Sentry Key — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 m Ignition And Steering Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 N Ignition Accessory Delay Feature . . . . . . . . . . .13 m Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 N Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks . . . .13 m Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 N Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 N Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 N Child Protection Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 m Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 N To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . .19 N To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . .20 N Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 N Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . .22 N Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE m Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .24 N To Set The Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 N To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 m Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 m Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 N Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 N Auto Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 N Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 m Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 N Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 N Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . .34 N Second Row Center Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 N Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 N Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 N Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .37 N Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 N Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags . . . . . . . . . . .38 N Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 m Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .62 m Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 N Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 N Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed to the front. The bar code can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer or a locksmith. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to give you the number. Integrated keys (key and key fob combined) NOTE: must be cut by the dealer. The dealer must have cutters that have enough clearance for integrated keys. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition lock, a continuous chime will sound to remind you to remove the key. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED With this system, an electronically coded ignition key sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronics recognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continue to run. If the system does not recognize the signal, the vehicle will start and run for 2 seconds, then shut off. After six unsuccessful attempts at starting, the system will shut down until the correct key is used. If the key is in the ignition switch, then all NOTE: buttons on that transmitter will be disabled. The buttons 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle is shifted out of PARK, all the transmitter buttons are disabled for all keys. NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Additional Sentry Keys or Mobil Speed-pass™ devices held against or immediately adjacent to the ignition key when starting the engine may cause vehicle starting problems. If a problem occurs, remove the Sentry Key from the key-ring and attempt to start the vehicle again. Pagers, cell phones, walkman, etc. will have no effect on this system. The 9Security Light9 will illuminate for about 3 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position. If the vehicle electronics do not receive a valid signal from the ignition key, the 9Security Light9 will flash continuously to signal that the vehicle has been immobi- lized. If the 9Security Light9 remains on during vehicle operation, it indicates a fault in the system electronics. If this option was ordered, all of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number. This number is required for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed and needs to be cut. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced, bring all vehicle keys to the dealer. Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid keys by doing the following: 1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the ignition to the ON position for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 seconds. Turn the ignition back to the OFF position and remove the first key. 2. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound and the 9Security Light9 will begin to flash. Turn the ignition back to the OFF position and remove the second key. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 3. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch the ignition to the ON position within 60 seconds of having removed the second key. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. The 9Security Light9 will stop flashing, then turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off. The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this process to program up to a total of 8 keys. 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. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide anti-theft protection for your ve- hicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle, if the steering wheel is locked. Move the steering wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns easily. The key can be inserted or withdrawn only in the LOCK position. Push in on the key in the ignition lock cylinder to rotate to the LOCK position. WARNING! The key cannot be turned to LOCK until the selector is in the PARK position. Do not attempt to pull the shift lever out of PARK after the key is in the LOCK position. NOTE: The steering wheel will lock when the key is removed, and the steering wheel is turned around 115 degrees clockwise or 65 degrees counterclockwise from the center position. Ignition Accessory Delay Feature When the ignition is turned to OFF/LOCK position the accessory features on the vehicle will continue to operate for ten minutes or until the driver’s door is opened. The accessory features are: Power Windows, Sunroof, and Radio. This feature can be turned off by the dealer. ILLUMINATED ENTRY Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the doors are unlocked using the key fob. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the last door is closed, or until all doors are closed and either the ignition is turned to the ON position or a key fob LOCK button is pressed. There is also a battery saver feature that will turn the interior lights off after 8 minutes if the ignition is OFF and a door is left open or the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position. DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks All the doors can be “manually” locked from the inside by pushing down the door lock plunger, located at the rear of the door. Both front doors may be opened from the inside with the door lock plunger in the down or locked position. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Power Door Locks 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. WARNING! When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju- ries and death. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 † The driver’s door is open while the key is in the ignition. Automatic Door Locks If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the following procedure: 1. Enter your vehicle and Close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this programming procedure). 3. Place the key into the ignition. Vehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock switches located on the front doors or by pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob. As a safety feature the doors will not lock when using the door lock switches during the following conditions: 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Within 10 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF position to the ON position four times; ending in the ON position ( Do not start the engine ). 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the LOCK direction. 6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has been disabled. 7. To re-activate this feature, repeat the above steps. 8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled before the feature could be disabled. If necessary, repeat the above procedure. Auto Unlock Feature This feature unlocks all the doors of the vehicle when the driver’s door is opened first. The following conditions must be met: † The driver’s door must be opened first. † The Automatic Door Lock feature must be enabled. † The doors of the vehicle must be locked automatically † The vehicle is in P (Park) and the ignition switch is in by the Automatic Door Lock feature. the Off position. This feature will not operate if any of the conditions above are not met or following has occurred: † Any manual operation of a door lock switch has occurred. NOTE: This customer programmable feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant. Auto Unlock Feature Programming Customer Programming sequence to disable or enable: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child- protection door lock system. 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may be confusing during this program- ming procedure). 3. Insert the key into the ignition. 4. Within 10 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF position to the ON position four times ending in the ON position (do not start the engine). 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the UNLOCK direction. 6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has been changed. 7. To reactivate the feature, repeat the above steps. 8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled before the feature could be changed. If necessary repeat the above procedure. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To use the system, open each rear door and slide the control UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child-protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: After setting the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances a minimum of 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 the illuminated entry will 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 key fob once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors and liftgate. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, initiate, and the parking lights will flash on twice. The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first UNLOCK button press by using the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed key fob. 2. Continue to hold the LOCK button at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the UNLOCK button. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the feature while outside of the vehicle, by 4. Test pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the keyfob. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. To lock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock all doors and liftgate. If the ignition is OFF, when the doors are locked, the parking lights will flash on once and the horn will chirp once. Horn Chirp Programming The horn chirp feature will be shipped from the assembly plants activated. If desired this feature can be disabled by using the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on the key fob. 2. After holding the LOCK button for four seconds, also press the PANIC button within 6 seconds. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. 5. Test the horn chirp feature while outside of the ve- hicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the key fob with the ignition in the OFF position and the key removed. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob, while you are inside the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 6. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. Flash Lamps with Lock Programming 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key fob. 2. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds, also press the LOCK button within 6 seconds. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. Test the flash lamps with LOCK feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the key fob with the ignition in the OFF position, and the key removed. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the key fob, while you are in the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. Using the Panic Alarm To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF press and release the PANIC button on the transmitter once. When the Panic mode is activated, the interior lights will illuminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash, and the horn will sound. To cancel the Panic mode press and release the PANIC button on the transmitter a second time. Panic mode will automatically cancel after 3 minutes or if the vehicle is started or exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). During the Panic Mode, the door locks and remote keyless entry systems will function normally. Panic mode will not disarm the security system on vehicles so equipped. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions. 1. Weak batteries in 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. Programming Additional Transmitters Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with two key fob transmitters programmed only for that vehicle. A total of eight fobs can be programmed for your vehicle. Additional fobs can be programmed to your vehicle through the use of a currently programmed fob. NOTE: When entering program mode using that fob, all other programmed fobs will be erased and you will have to reprogram them for your vehicle. Use the Following procedure to program additional key fobs if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry Key: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seatbelt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this program- ming procedure). 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the engine ). 5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key fob. 6. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds, also press the PANIC button within 6 seconds. 7. When a single chime is heard release both buttons. The chime is an indication that you have successfully entered program mode. All fobs that are to be programmed must be done so within 60 seconds of when the chime was heard. 8. Using the fob to be programmed, press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneously. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 9. A single chime will be heard. 10. Within four seconds of hearing the chime, press and release the UNLOCK button on the fob. 11. A single chime will be heard. 12. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to program up to six additional fobs. 13. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 14. Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 60 seconds from when the original chime was heard. After 60 seconds, all programmed fobs function normally. NOTE: contact your dealer for details. If you do not have a programmed transmitter, 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves together. NOTE: and tighten the screw until snug. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, reinstall SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the system provides both audible and visual signals. The horn will sound repeatedly for 3 minutes and the headlights and security light in the instrument cluster will flash for an additional 15 minutes. The engine will not run until the system is disarmed. To Set the Alarm: The alarm will set when you use the power door locks or use the Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are locked and closed the security light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the system is arming. The security light in the instrument panel cluster will flash rapidly for about 15 seconds to indicate that the alarm is being set. After the alarm is set, the security light will flash at a slower rate to indicate that the system is armed. If the security light stays on continuously during NOTE: vehicle operation, have the system checked by your dealer. To Disarm the System: Use the Keyless Entry transmitter to unlock the doors. If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 The security system will also disarm, if the vehicle is started with a programmed Sentry Key. If an unpro- grammed Sentry Key is used to start a vehicle, the engine will start and run for 2 seconds and then shut down. After six unsuccessul attempts at starting the engine, the system will shut down until the correct key is used. To exit alarming mode, press the RKE Unlock button or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key. The security alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter, the alarm will sound when you pull the door handle to exit. NOTE: You may accidentally activate the security sys- tem (horn sounds and lights flash) by entering the vehicle without using the key fob to unlock the door(s). The security system can be disarmed with the key fob’s 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE UNLOCK button or by inserting a programmed Sentry Key into the ignition and turning the key to the ON position. LIFTGATE Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, pull out on the outside handle and lift. 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. 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. WINDOWS Power Windows THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 The control on the left front door has up-down switches that give you finger tip control of all four power win- dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the passenger doors for passenger window control. The windows will operate only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and for ten minutes after the 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s door is opened. This feature can be turned off by your authorized dealer. NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for ten minutes after the ignition it turned OFF. Auto Down The driver’s 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 lock button. To enable the window controls, press the window control button again. 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, knee bolsters, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger, and if equipped left and right side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature (refer to the Child Restraint section in this manual), can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- led 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 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 that 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 seating positions in your vehicle have combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de- signed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE freely with you under normal conditions. But in a colli- sion, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. WARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be 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. WARNING! † Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc- tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. † Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 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. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 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. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! † A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. † A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increas- ing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. † A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. And 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 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. WARNING! † A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. † A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your 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 33 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.). 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front and second row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck. Push in on the anchorage release button to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best. As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in the desired position. Second Row Center Seat Belt The center seating position in the second row has a seat belt assembly that can be converted from the normal emergency locking mode to the automatic locking mode. The seat belt should only be used in the automatic locking mode when a child seat is installed at this seating location. When sitting in this seating location, ensure the seatback is fully engaged with the seatback latch by pushing rearward on the center seatback until you hear a click that signals latch engagement. Automatic Locking Mode To convert from the normal emergency locking mode to the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder belt portion and pull all of the webbing out of the retractor. Allow some of the webbing to retract into the retractor, as the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound to indicate the seat belt is now in the automatic locking mode. Once the automatic locking mode has been activated, you will not be able pull the webbing back out of the retractor. To disengage the automatic locking mode, simply allow the seat belt to retract fully into the retractor to return the seat belt to the normal emergency locking mode. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belt system in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretension- ers are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced. Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) 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, the 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en- abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position. DaimlerChrysler does not recom- mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert). 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. Start the engine and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. 4. Turn off the engine. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the pro- gramming. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti- vated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltA- lert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug against the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- tender and store it. 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel. The passenger front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. Also, the front passenger airbag is certified to the Federal regulations that define Occupant Classification (Refer to 9Occupant Classification System9 in this section). This vehicle may also be equipped with window bags to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with window bags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. WARNING! † Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured be- cause the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are de- signed to open only when the airbags are inflating. † If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the window bag. The area where the window bag is located should remain free from any obstructions. † If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma- nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Window bags 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. NOTE: The passenger front airbag may not deploy even when the driver front airbag has if the Occupant Classi- fication System (refer to 9Occupant Classification System9 in this section) has determined the passenger seat is empty or is occupied by someone that is classified in the 9small child9 category. If your vehicle is so equipped, the window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions. But even in collisions where the 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 follow to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. 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. 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. See 9Child Restraint9 in this section. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate. 4. If your vehicle has window bags, do not lean against the door or window, 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 in the 9If You Need Customer Assistance9 section later in this owner’s manual. WARNING! † Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. † Being too close to the steering wheel or instru- ment panel during 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 window bags, they also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Air Bag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: † Occupant Restraint Controller † Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped) † Airbag Warning Light † Driver Airbag † Passenger Airbag † Window Bags above Side Windows (If Equipped) † Steering Wheel and Column † Instrument Panel † Interconnecting Wiring † Knee Impact Bolsters † Front Acceleration Sensors 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE † Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners † Occupant Classification System (OCS) for the Front Passenger Seat − Occupant Classification Module − Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light − Weight Sensors 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. The ORC may also modify the rate of inflation based on the occupant size provided by the Occupant Classification Module. The ORC will not 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 RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column, and knee bolsters. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate. During a moderate-to-severe rear impact the ORC may deploy the seat belt pretensioners alone. Also, the ORC turns on the AIRBAG warning light and PAD indicator light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on. After the self-check, the AIRBAG warning light will turn off. The PAD indicator light will function normally (Refer to 9Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light9 in this section). If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the AIRBAG warning light either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start up. 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 Occupant Classification System (OCS) is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle. It is designed to turn off the front passenger airbag in the unlikely event that a rear-facing infant seat is in the front passenger seat. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. † The Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the front passenger airbag is turned off. The PAD Indica- tor lamp illuminates the words 9PASS AIR BAG OFF9 to show that the passenger airbag will not inflate during a collision requiring airbags. This light should not be illuminated when an adult passenger is properly seated in the front passenger seat. In this case, the airbag is ready to be inflated if a collision requiring an airbag occurs. The PAD Indica- tor Light is also turned off when the seat is empty. The only time that the PAD Indicator Light is turned on is when a small weight is in the front passenger seat. The system is required to turn on the PAD Indicator Light when the weight in the front passenger seat is close to 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE a rear-facing infant seat. Relatively light objects like brief cases and grocery bags will also turn on the PAD Indicator Light. The PAD Indicator Light will be off when teenagers, most children and most children in forward-facing seats are in the front passenger seat. The system is only required to turn the PAD Indicator Light on in the unlikely event that a rear-facing infant seat is installed in front passenger seat. NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. Front Passenger Seat Occupant Adult Passenger Air- bag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light OFF Grocery Bags, Heavy Briefcases and Other Rela- tively Light Ob- jects ON Airbag Status ON OFF Empty or Very Small Objects * Since the system senses weight, some small objects OFF* OFF will turn the PAD Indicator Light on. The OCS classifies an occupant using weight sensors mounted in the base of the front passenger seat. Any weight on the seat will be sensed by the system. Objects hanging on the seat or other passengers pushing down on the seat will also be sensed. The weight of an adult will cause the system to turn the airbag on. In this case, the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an adult. An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position (with their feet on or near the floor) in order to be properly classified. Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding in the front passenger seat. If an adult occupant’s weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may not properly classify the occupant. Objects lodged under the seat or between the seat and the center console can THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 prevent the occupant’s weight from being measured properly and may result in the occupant being improp- erly classified. If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way, it should only be serviced by an authorized dealer. If the seat is removed (or even if the seat attachment bolts are loosened or tightened in any way), take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. If the is a fault present in the OCS, the Airbag Warning Light (a red light located in the center of the instrument cluster directly in front of the driver) will be turned on. This indicates that you should take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The Airbag Warning Light is turned on whenever there is fault that can affect the operation of the airbag system. If there is a fault present in the OCS, both the PAD Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light are illuminated to show that the passenger airbag is turned off until the fault is cleared. If an object is lodged 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE under the seat and interferes with operation of the weight sensors, a fault will occur which turns on both the PAD Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light. Once the lodged object is removed, the fault will be automatically cleared after a short period of time. Passenger Airbag Off Indicator † The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occu- pant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 - 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The driver’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. The passenger’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. † The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is lo- cated beneath the front passenger seat. The OCM classifies the occupant into categories based on the measurements made by the seat weight sensors. The OCM communicates with the Occupant Restraint Con- troller (ORC). The ORC uses the occupant category to determine whether the front passenger airbag should be turned off. It also determines the rate of airbag inflation during a collision. † The Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light indicates to the driver and passenger when the airbag is turned OFF. In the presence of a properly seated occupant, when the PAD indicator light is illuminated, the airbag is OFF. Also, when the Occu- pant Classification System detects either an empty seat or a weight less than the predetermined threshold, the ORC will not illuminate the PAD indicator light even though the airbag is turned OFF. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 † Your vehicle has four Weight Sensors located between the seat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measure applied weight and transfers that information to the OCM. † The Side Impact SRS Window Bags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. When the ORC (with side impact option) detects a collision requiring the window bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the window bag. The inflating window bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 milliseconds (about one quarter of the time it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the window bag inflates. This especially applies to chil- dren. The window bag is only about 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) thick when it is inflated. 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE † The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position every- one for the best interaction with the front airbag. If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy the airbags when the impact sensors detect a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and then immediately deflate. NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: † The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by- product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac- turer’s instructions for cleaning. † It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you. WARNING! Maintaining Your Airbag System THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly, replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant Classification System serviced as well. WARNING! † Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket side steps or running boards. † Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag system service. If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to modify an advanced airbag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer. † Do not place or hang any items such as add-on video players on the right front passenger seat back. The additional weight may cause the Occupant Classifi- cation System to be unable to correctly classify the right front occupant. This could allow the passenger frontal airbag to inflate when it is not desired. † You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount or locate † It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters. to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system. 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition, approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights will light until the ignition switch is turned off. Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in an impact. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: † The airbag light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on. † The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second interval. † The light flickers or comes on and remains on while driving. If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine NOTE: related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod- ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your dealer if the fuse is good. Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time - babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, chil- dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. Infants and Small Children There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult seat belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child: † This vehicle is not capable of accommodating the installation of a car bed used for carrying newborn babies at the right front passenger seat position. If a car bed must be used to transport a newborn baby, the car bed must be installed in the second seating row only. children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing: infant carriers and 9convertible9 child seats. † The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up recommend that † Safety experts THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 to about 20 lbs (9 kg). 9Convertible9 child seats can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. † Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. † Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and are older than one year old. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE † The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they need a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. (Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion). † For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org. WARNING! † Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. † A rearward facing infant restraint should only be used in a rear seat. A rearward facing infant restraint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause se- vere or fatal to the infant. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: † Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. The manufacturer recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it before you buy it. † The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. † Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. † The second row outside seating positions and all third row seats have cinching latch plates. The second row center position has an adjustable locking retractor.

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