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position.

Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see Section on Child Restraints should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats). Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint. Refer to the section on Child Restraints.

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You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.

All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder belts properly.

The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to inflate.

If your vehicle has side airbags, do not lean against the door. Airbags will inflate forcefully into the space be- tween you and the door.

If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under ⬙If You Need Assistance⬙ in Section 9 of this manual.

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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 instrument panel during front airbag deployment could cause serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

• Side airbags also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle.

The ORC determines if a frontal or side collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic ORC deploys the front airbags, side airbag inflatable curtains, and front seat belt pretensioners as required for each type of impact.

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON position. These include all of the components listed above except the steering wheel and column, instrument panel, and Seat Belt Reminder Light. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate.

The ORC contains a backup power supply system that will deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.

Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi- mately four to six seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on. After the self-check, the Airbag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Airbag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup.

It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is noted. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction.

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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.

Front and Side Impact Sensors Impact Sensors trigger airbag deployment in front and side impacts, and aid the ORC in determining appropri- ate response to impact events. Additional sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag deployment and provide verification.

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Acceleration Sensors Acceleration Sensors trigger airbag deployment based on dramatic acceleration change of the vehicle.

NOTE: The ORC will also detect and protect for rollover when equipped with SABIC airbags. In a rollover the SABIC airbags will deploy on both sides of the vehicle.

Pressure Sensors Pressure Sensors trigger airbag deployment based on door cavity pressure changes.

Rollover Sensors Rollover Sensors trigger airbag deployment in the event of vehicle rollover and aid the ORC in deploying Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) for rollover events.

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped The ORC deploys the SABIC during a collision with other vehicles and during collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the vehicle, such as, collisions with poles, trees or similar objects. In these events, the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle.

Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, the vehicle communication network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced Accident Response System performs the following functions:

• Cuts off fuel to the engine.

• Flashes hazard lights as long as the battery has power

or until the ignition key is turned off

• Turns on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed.

• Unlocks the doors automatically.

If a Deployment Occurs The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) detects a moderate- to-severe collision, to help restrain the driver, front passenger and rear passengers, and then immediately deflate.

NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system.

If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur:

• The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.

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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 non-toxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions 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.

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WARNING!

Maintaining Your Airbag System

Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) 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. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modi- fications are made. Take your vehicle to an autho- rized dealer for any advanced airbag system ser- vice. If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way (includ- ing removal or loosening/tightening of seat attach- ment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accesso- ries may be used. If it is necessary to modify an advanced airbag system for persons with disabili- ties, contact your authorized dealer.

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

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Airbag Warning Light

You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have

an authorized dealer service the system immediately.

• The Airbag Warning Light does not come on for approximately four to six seconds when the ignition switch is first turned ON.

• The light remains on after the approximate four to

six-second interval.

• The light comes on and remains on while driving.

If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine NOTE: related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label

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located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.

Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- eters (see the following list) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or after airbag deploy- ment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly deploys, and are otherwise unavailable.

NOTE: 1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica- tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment.

2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recorded (e.g., loss of battery power).

In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler LLC, such investigations may be requested by customers, insurance carriers, government officials, and professional crash researchers, such as those associated with universities, and with hospital and insurance organizations.

In the event that an investigation is undertaken by Chrysler LLC (regardless of initiative), the company or its designated representative will first obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before accessing the elec- tronic data stored, unless ordered to download data by a

court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify par- ticular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorpo- ration in aggregate crash databases, such as those main- tained by the U.S. government and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confi- dentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by Chrysler LLC to any third party except when:

1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved

2. Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC product

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant

4. Otherwise required by law

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Data Parameters that May Be Recorded:

• Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for electronically-controlled safety systems, including the airbag system

• Airbag disable light status (if equipped)

• ⬙Time⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition

cycles and vehicle mileage)

• Airbag deployment level (if applicable)

• Impact velocity and angle

• Seat belt status

• Brake status (service and parking brakes)

• Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)

• Engine control status (including engine speed)

• Transmission gear selection

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• Cruise control status

• Traction/stability control status

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System status (if equipped)

Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped The Integrated Child Booster Seat (if equipped) is located in each second-row passenger seat. The booster seat is designed for children weighing between 48 and 85 lbs (22
and 39 kg) and between 47 in (119 cm) and 57 in (145 cm) tall.

The booster seat is designed to raise the child high enough to use the vehicle lap and shoulder belt. The booster seat latch release handle is located at the front of the seat cushion.

Booster Seat Release Handle

To position a child into the Integrated Child Booster Seat follow these steps:

1. Pull the release handle forward to release the latch and seat cushion. Then, lift seat cushion up and push back to lock it in the booster seat position.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• The swivel seat should be locked in the forward- facing position when using the booster seat with the vehicle in motion.

• Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.

2. Place the child upright in the seat with their back firmly against the seatback.

3. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt.

4. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around the child’s lap.

Booster Seat Position

WARNING!

Failure to comply with the following conditions could result in serious injury of death:

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NOTE: The lap portion of the seat belt should be low on the hips and as snug as possible.

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5. Once the seat belt is long enough to fit properly, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

6. To remove the slack from the lap belt, pull upward on the shoulder portion of the seat belt.

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

Integrated Child Booster Seat

7. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle.

Second Row Bench Seat With Integrated Child Seat

To obtain Integrated Child Seat replacement instruc- tions: Refer to the Publication order forms at the back of this manual number 81–226–0919.

publication

specify

and

Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

Children 12 years and younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

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WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.

Infants and Small Children There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child.

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• Safety

experts

recommend that

children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)” later in this section.

• The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). Convertible child seats can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old.

WARNING!

Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.

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

WARNING!

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

Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older than one year. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)” later in this section.

An aftermarket belt-positioning booster seat is for chil- dren weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to properly fit the vehicle’s seat belts. If the child can not sit with knees bent over the vehicles seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt.

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Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.

• Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.

• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug

as possible.

• Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or

slouching can move the belt out of position.

• If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. If this doesn’t help, move the child to the center rear seating position and use the lap belt. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back.

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For

additional

information,

NOTE: to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- dian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s web- site for additional information. http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm

refer

WARNING!

• Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • A rearward-facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat. A rearward-facing child re- straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy- ing passenger airbag which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant.

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WARNING! (Continued)

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

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

• Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it.

• The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits.

• Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it.

• The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch plates, which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. Pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight; however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary.

• In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the

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belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out.

• If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position.

• Buckle the child into the seat according to the child

restraint manufacturer’s directions.

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

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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Each vehicle, except commercial cargo vehicles, is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. Two LATCH child restraint anchor- age systems are installed on all second-row seats and in the center position on all third row fold-in-floor seats. Second-row seats also feature tether strap anchorages, located in the rear surface of the seatback. In addition, all third row fold-in-floor seats are equipped with a child restraint tether anchor at the center seating position.

LATCH Anchorages

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

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WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seatback tether anchorage have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products.

NOTE: • When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out

Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting

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

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of reach of children. It is recommended that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle.

• If your child restraint seat is not LATCH-compatible,

install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts.

Installing the Child Restraint Using the Vehicle Seat Belts The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either an Automatic Locking Retractor

(ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode” in this section.

To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasion- ally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Installing the Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector, and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap.

In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tether anchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.

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

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WARNING!

Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

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REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat. However, if you must carry a child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on its age, size and weight.

WARNING!

NEVER carry a child in a rear facing infant carrier in a vehicle without rear seats. In an accident, serious injury or death may occur from the deploying pas- senger airbag.

Commercial Child Restraint Tether Anchor

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

WARNING!

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

Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is correct for your child:

• The rearward-facing infant carrier is for babies weigh- ing up to about 20 lbs (9 kg), and less than one year old. THIS TYPE OF SEAT CANNOT BE USED IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DE- LETE FEATURE (Commercial Vehicles Only).

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• The forward-facing child seat is for children from about 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and more than one year old.

• A convertible child seat, one that is designed to be used for children who are too heavy for a rearward- facing infant seat, may be used IN THE FORWARD FACING POSITION ONLY, IT MUST NEVER BE INSTALLED FACING TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEA- TURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). When a convert- ible seat is properly installed facing forward, the vehicle seat should be adjusted to the rear most position.

• Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured in the passenger seat in a child restraint or belt- positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the rear most position. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats

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should ride properly buckled in the passenger seat with the seat adjusted to the rearmost position. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

Tether Installation for Commercial Vehicles with Rear Seat Delete To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the vehicle, follow the instructions shown:

1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat.

2. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions for proper use of connecting the child restraint to the extended tether strap.

3. Route the tether strap under the head rest.

NOTE: Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is centered between the headrest supports underneath the head rest.

4. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat.

5. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, tighten the child restraint tether strap.

6. Inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loose threads. If these, or any other condition that might affect the performance of the strap is observed, DO NOT USE. Contact your authorized deal- ership for a replacement part.

WARNING!

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

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your vehicle.

Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

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While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- mental and should be avoided.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown in “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Procedures” in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.

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

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SAFETY TIPS

Exhaust Gas

Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA.

WARNING!

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

WARNING!

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

Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area.

If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.

If you are required to drive with the trunk/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.

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.

Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.

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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle

Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt.

Airbag Warning Light The light should come on and remain on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer.

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Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer is inoperable.

for service if your defroster

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle

Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.

Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.

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CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped

. . 100

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

100

(Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If

▫ Outside Mirrors

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror

䡵 Blind Spot Monitoring — If Equipped

. . . . . . 104

— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

▫ Outside Mirror Folding Feature

. . . . . . . . . 102

▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped

. . . . . . . . . . 102

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

. . . . . . . . . 103

▫ Rear Cross Path

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

▫ Modes Of Operation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

䡵 uconnect威 phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 113

▫ Operation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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▫ Phone Call Features

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

▫ Eight–Way Driver And Passenger Power Seat

▫ uconnect威 phone Features

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity

. . . . . . . . . . 131

▫ Things You Should Know About Your

— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

▫ Adjustable Head Restraints

. . . . . . . . . . . . 149

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped

. . . . . . . . . . . 150

uconnect威 phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped

. . . . 151

▫ General Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

▫ Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever — If

䡵 Voice Recognition (VR) System — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

▫ Stow ’n Go威 Seating — If Equipped

. . . . . . 153

▫ Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation

. . 141

▫ Easy Access Seating

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

▫ Commands

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

▫ Swivel ’n Go威 Premium Seating — If

▫ Voice Training

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

䡵 Seats

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

▫ Manual Front And Second Row Seat

Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

▫ Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped

. . . 165

▫ Third Row Power Seat — If Equipped

. . . . 166

䡵 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 170

▫ Daytime Running Lights

▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE

(Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Transmitter To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 181

▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat

▫ Battery Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

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(Available With Memory Seat Only)

. . . . . . . 173

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

䡵 Lights

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

▫ Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

▫ Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

▫ Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . 179

▫ Headlights On With Wipers —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

▫ Headlight Delay — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 180

▫ Multifunction Lever

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

▫ Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

▫ High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . 183

▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

䡵 Windshield Wiper And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 183

䡵 Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 185

䡵 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 186

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䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . 188

▫ Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off —

▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

▫ Deactivating Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . 189

▫ Resuming Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

▫ Varying The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

▫ Accelerating To Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

䡵 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 191

▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

䡵 Rear Backup Camera System —

Without Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

䡵 Overhead Consoles

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

▫ Front Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 201

▫ Programming HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . 206

▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

▫ Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off — With

▫ Power Sunroof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

䡵 Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped . . . . . . 210

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䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

▫ Coat Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

▫ Cargo Area Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

▫ Instrument Panel Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

䡵 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

▫ Interior Bottle Holders

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

▫ Basic Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

▫ Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped . . . . . . 216

▫ Premium Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 222

䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

▫ Glove Compartments

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

▫ Door Trim Panel Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

䡵 Load-Leveling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped . . . . 218

䡵 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 228

▫ Umbrella Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

䡵 Sun Screens — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

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MIRRORS

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

Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield).

Manual Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped When using this feature the mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light next to the button will illuminate when the dimming feature is activated.

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Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.

WARNING!

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

Automatic Dimming Mirror

CAUTION!

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

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Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped The outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror. The outside mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts.

Outside Mirror Folding Feature All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and normal.

Power Mirrors — If Equipped Use the mirror select switch located on the driver’s door trim panel to adjust the view obtained in the outside mirrors. Press the switch to the L (left) or R (right) for mirror selection. Press the mirror select switch again to

guard against accidentally moving a mirror position. The mirror selection will also automatically turn off after 30 seconds.

Power Side Mirror Adjust

1 — Left Mirror 2 — Right Mirror

3 — Adjusting Switch

Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the direction you want the mirror to move.

Driver’s power mirror preselected positions can be con- trolled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in Section 3.

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in this section, for further information.

Tilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror positioning which will aid the driver’s view of the

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ground rearward of the front doors. The outside mirrors will move slightly downward from the present position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. The outside mirrors will then return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE position. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse position.

NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not en- abled when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Tilt Mirrors in Reverse” under “Customer-Programmable Features” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in Section 4.

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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automati- cally. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.

BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.

Illuminated Mirror

Rear Detection Zones

When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will be momentarily illuminated in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is opera- tional. The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand by mode when the vehicle is in PARK.

The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- proximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed has reached approxi- mately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas.

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NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the detection zones.

• The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear.

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The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).

The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light located in the outside mirrors.

Sensor Locations

BSM Warning Light

The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify the driver of objects that have entered the detection zones. Refer to “Modes Of Operation” in this section.

The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (Side, Rear, Front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries.

Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle.

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Side Monitoring

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Entering From The Rear Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).

Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.

Rear Monitoring

Overtaking/Approaching

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Overtaking/Passing

Stationary Objects

The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.

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The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes.

Opposing Traffic

WARNING!

The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed. The RCP system will then have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an oncoming vehicle is detected, alert the driver.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111

In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can NOTE: be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver.

When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including radio muting.

WARNING!

RCP is not a Back Up Aid system. It is intended to be used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking lot situation. Drivers must be careful when backing up, even when using RCP. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before back- ing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

RCP Detection Zones

RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum speed of approximately 1 to 2 mph (1 km/h to 3 km/h), to objects moving a maxi- mum of approximately 10 mph (16 km/h), such as in parking lot situations.

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Modes Of Operation Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) under ⬙Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detected object are present on the same side at the same time, both the visual and audio alerts will be issued. In addition to the audible alert the radio (if on) will also be muted.

Blind Spot Alert When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object. However, when the system is operating in RCP, the system will respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio is muted.

Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object. If the turn

NOTE: • Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM

system, the radio is also muted.

• If the Hazard Flashers are on, the system will request

the appropriate visual alert only.

When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present. Whenever an audible alert is re- quested, the radio is also muted. Turn/hazard signal status is ignored; the RCP state always requests the chime.

Blind Spot Alert Off When the BSM system is turned off there will be no visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP systems.

NOTE: The BSM system will store the current operating mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and used.

uconnect姞 phone — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an integrated uconnect威 phone. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for uconnect威 phone operating instruc- tions for these radios. Radio sales code can be located on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate.

uconnect威 phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. uconnect威 allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using

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simple voice commands (e.g., ⬙Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ”Work⬙ or ⬙Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212⬙). Your cellular phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the uconnect威 phone.

NOTE: The uconnect威 phone requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ Ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the uconnect威 website for sup- ported phones.

For uconnect威 customer support, visit the following websites:

• www.chrysler.com/uconnect

• www.dodge.com/uconnect

• www.jeep.com/uconnect

• or call 1–877–855–8400

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uconnect威 allows you to transfer calls between the sys- tem and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation.

The uconnect威 phone is driven through your Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile” cellular phone. uconnect威 features Bluetooth威 technology - the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so uconnect威 phone works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s uconnect威 phone. The uconnect威 phone allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages.

Phone Button

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

Voice Recognition Button

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

The uconnect威 phone can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth威 cellular phone. See the uconnect威 website for supported phones. If your cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile) you may not be able to use any uconnect威 phone features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details.

The uconnect威 phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the uconnect威 phone can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped.

The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the uconnect威 phone such as ⬙CELL⬙ or caller ID on certain radios.

Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the uconnect威 phone and to navigate through the uconnect威 phone menu structure. Voice commands are required after most uconnect威 phone prompts. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options.

• Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the beep, which follows the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt or another prompt.

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• For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying ⬙Setup⬙ and then ⬙Phone Pairing,⬙ the following compound command can be said: ⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙

• For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the combined form voice com- mand ⬙Phonebook New Entry,⬙ or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands: ⬙Phonebook⬙ and ⬙New Entry.⬙ Please remember, the uconnect威 phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/meters away from you.

Voice Command Tree Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.

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Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙ following the beep. The uconnect威 phone will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help.

To activate the uconnect威 phone from idle, simply press the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for directions. All uconnect威 phone sessions begin with a press of the PHONE button on the radio control head.

Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say ⬙Cancel⬙ and you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu.

Pair (Link) uconnect威 phone to a Cellular Phone To begin using your uconnect威 phone, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth威 enabled cellular phone.

To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The uconnect威 website may also provide detailed instructions for pairing.

The following are general phone to uconnect威 phone pairing instructions:

• Press the PHONE button to begin.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙

• When prompted, after the beep, say ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ and

follow the audible prompts.

• You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi- fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process.

• For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the uconnect威 phone a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name.

• You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your uconnect威 phone. However, at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your uconnect威 phone. The priority allows the uconnect威 phone to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the uconnect威 phone will use the priority three cellular phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to ⬙Advanced Phone Connectivity⬙ in this section).

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Dial by Saying a Number

• Press the PHONE button to begin.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Dial.⬙

• The system will prompt you to say the number you

want to call.

• For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901⬙.

• The uconnect威 phone will confirm the phone number and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios.

Call by Saying a Name

• Press the PHONE button to begin.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

“Call.⬙

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• The system will prompt you to say the name of the

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

person you want to call.

⬙Phonebook New Entry.⬙

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say ⬙John Doe,⬙ where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the uconnect威 phonebook or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to ⬙Add Names to Your uconnect威 Phonebook,⬙ in the phonebook.

• The uconnect威 system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number, which may appear in the display of certain radios.

Add Names to Your uconnect威 Phonebook

NOTE: Adding names to the uconnect威 phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.

• Press the PHONE button to begin.

• When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long names helps the voice recognition and it is recommended. For example, say ⬙Robert Smith⬙ or ⬙Robert⬙ instead of ⬙Bob.⬙

• When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., ⬙Home,⬙ ⬙Work,⬙ ⬙Mobile,⬙ or ⬙Pager⬙). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry, if desired.

• When prompted, recite the phone number for the

phonebook entry that you are adding.

After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu.

The uconnect威 phone will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. In addition, if equipped and supported by your phone, uconnect威 phone automati- cally downloads your cellular phone’s phonebook.

Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Cellular Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, uconnect威 phone automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from the cellular phone’s phonebook. Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature. See uconnect威 website for supported phones.

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• Automatic download and update, if supported, begins as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is made to the uconnect威 phone, for example, after you start the vehicle.

• A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the uconnect威 phone.

• Depending on the maximum number of entries down- loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- able, the previous downloaded phonebook is available for use.

• Only the phonebook of the currently connected cellu-

lar phone is accessible.

• To call a name from downloaded (or uconnect威) Phonebook, follow the procedure in “Call by Saying a Name” section.

• Only the cellular phone’s phonebook is downloaded. SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- book.

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• This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the uconnect威 phone. These can only be edited on the cellular phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to uconnect威 phone on the next phone connection.

Phonebook Download — Single Entry If equipped and supported by your phone, uconnect威 phone allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth威. To use this feature, press the PHONE button and say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts, “Ready to accept “V” card entry via Bluetooth威…” The system is now ready to accept phone- book entries from your phone using the Bluetooth威 Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone.

NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth威 OBEX

transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature.

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

• If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it

will only use the first 24 characters.

Edit uconnect威 Phonebook Entries

NOTE: • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended

when the vehicle is not in motion.

• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be

deleted or edited.

• Press the PHONE button to begin.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Phonebook Edit.⬙

• You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook

entry that you wish to edit.

• Next, choose the number designation (home, work,

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After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to the main menu.

⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a cellular and a home number, but you can add ”John Doe’s” work number later using the ⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ feature.

Delete uconnect威 Phonebook Entry

NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.

cellular, or pager) that you wish to edit.

• Press the PHONE button to begin.

• When prompted, recite the new phone number for the

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

phonebook entry that you are editing.

⬙Phonebook Delete.⬙

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• After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙List Names⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose. To select one of the entries from the list, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button while the uconnect威 phone is playing the desired entry and say ⬙Delete.⬙

• After you enter the name, the uconnect威 phone will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, cellular, pager, or all. Say the designation you wish to delete.

Delete/Erase “All” uconnect威 Phonebook Entries

• Press the PHONE button to begin.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Phonebook Erase All.⬙

• The uconnect威 phone will ask you to verify that you

wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.

• After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be

deleted.

• Note that only the phonebook in the current language

is deleted.

• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be

• Note that only the phonebook entry in the current

deleted or edited.

language is deleted.

• Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be

deleted or edited.

List All Names in the uconnect威 Phonebook

• Press the PHONE button to begin.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Phonebook List Names.⬙

• The uconnect威 phone will play the names of all the phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- book entries, if available.

• To call one of the names in the list, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button during the playing of the desired name, and say ⬙Call.⬙

NOTE: The user can also exercise ⬙Edit⬙ or ⬙Delete⬙ operations at this point.

• The uconnect威 phone will then prompt you as to the

number designation you wish to call.

• The selected number will be dialed.

Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the uconnect威 phone if the feature(s) are available on your

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cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the uconnect威 phone. Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have.

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the uconnect威 phone will interrupt the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. Press the PHONE button to accept the call. To reject the call, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep, the incoming call was rejected.

indicating that

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your

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cellular phone. Press the PHONE button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.

NOTE: The uconnect威 phone compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it.

Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress To make a second call while you are currently on a call, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say ⬙Dial⬙ or ⬙Call⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to ⬙Toggling Between Calls⬙ in this section. To combine two calls, refer to ⬙Conference Call⬙ in this section.

Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep.

Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep, indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at a time.

Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call.

Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the VOICE RECOG- NITION button while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as described under ⬙Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress.⬙ After the second call has established, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call.

Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the PHONE button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep.

Redial

• Press the PHONE button to begin.

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• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Redial.⬙

• The uconnect威 phone will call the last number that

was dialed from your cellular phone.

NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the uconnect威 phone.

Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the uconnect威 phone after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail- able on the vehicle can be any one of three types:

• After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the uconnect威 phone either until the call ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the uconnect威 phone and transfer of the call to the cellular phone.

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• After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the uconnect威 phone for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred from the uconnect威 phone to the cellular phone.

• An active call

is automatically transferred to the cellular phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF.

uconnect姞 phone Features

Language Selection To change the language that the uconnect威 phone is using:

• Press the PHONE button to begin.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to English, Espanol, or Francais.

• Continue to follow the system prompts to complete

the language selection.

After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language.

NOTE: After every uconnect威 phone language change operation, only the language-specific 32-name phone- book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- specific and usable across all languages.

Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the cellular phone is reachable:

• Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency

number for your area.

If the phone is not reachable and the uconnect威 phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows:

• Press the PHONE button to begin.

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Emergency⬙ and the uconnect威 phone will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may