2008 Dodge Nitro Owners Manual

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Fabric Care Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379,380 Air Cleaner Engine Fuel Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357,395 Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Flashers Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171,390,391,392 Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Floor Console Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 INDEX 421 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 395 Fog Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124,391 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Four Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Four Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Four-Way Hazard Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Front Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Materials Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 10 422 INDEX Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306,395 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308,311,312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Fuses General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,113,305 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313,316 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313,315 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . . . . . . . . . . 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . 310,312,351 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Odometer Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Tachometer Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251,255,260 Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Head Rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Headlights Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 High Beam Indicator INDEX 423 Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Holder, Coin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Holder, Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 HomeLinkt (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Hood Release Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371,372 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Inverter, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ignition Key Removal Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,67 Inflation Pressure Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,168 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336,339 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 10 424 INDEX Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,71 CHildren) Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78,122 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,174 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Anti-Lock Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135,170 Indicator Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124,174,391 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123,168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Interior Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 178 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Rear Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,390,391,392 Turn Signal . . . . . 168 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) Load Floor, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Load N Go Tires Sliding Cargo Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,71 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 INDEX 425 Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Maintenance, Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 178,351 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249,375 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375,396 Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,188 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 10 426 INDEX Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353,409 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Multi-Function Control Lever Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Odometer Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) Oil, Engine Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354,395 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357,395 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356,394 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356,394 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,351 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,257,263 Overdrive OFF Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257,263 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169,335 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . . 410 Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Paint Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 INDEX 427 PCV Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Phone, Cellular Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 283 Polishing and Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Distribution Center (Fuses) Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277,363 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Radio, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226,227 Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Rearview Mirrors Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 10 428 INDEX Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Release, Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 233 Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Roof Type Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Safety Tips Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226,227 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Seat Belts Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 44 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Extender Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77,381 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 INDEX 429 Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,170 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sentry Key Replacement Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199,215,226 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Shift Lock Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Shifting Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255,260 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,171,390,391,392 Sliding Cargo Floor Load N Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 10 430 INDEX Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Emergency (Jump Starting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Engine Block Heater Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277,363 Power Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 49 System, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . 168 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Tip Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 283 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78,287,412 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 INDEX 431 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283,284 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Radial Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78,279 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Torque Converter Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259,264 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,173 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Transaxle Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 10 432 INDEX Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255,260 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255,260 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374,375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Manual Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 137 Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,171,390,391,392 UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182,190 Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284,313 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Video Entertainment System (Rear Seat Video System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Waxing and Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Wheel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,146 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 INDEX 433 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,365 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Wrecker Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 YES Essentialst Fabric Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . 379 10 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel Lock SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To Arm the SystemTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To Unlock the Doors and LiftgateTo Lock the Doors and LiftgateUsing the Panic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersBattery ReplacementGeneral InformationREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED DOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksAutomatic Door LocksAutomatic Unlock Doors on ExitChild-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)WINDOWS Power WindowsWind BuffetingLIFTGATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Operating InstructionsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageAutomatic Locking Mode - If EquippedEnergy Management FeatureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Seat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehicleSafety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsExterior Mirrors Folding FeaturePower Remote Control MirrorsIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral Information SEATS Front Manual Seat AdjustmentFront Seat Adjustment - Recline6-Way Drivers Power Seat with Manual ReclinerFold Flat Front Passenger SeatHead RestraintsHeated Seats - If Equipped60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold Flat FeatureTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Interior LightsMulti-Function Control LeverParking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and HeadlightsLights-On ReminderHeadlight Dimmer SwitchPassing LightFront Fog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsDaytime Running Lights - If EquippedWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper SystemWindshield Wiper OperationWindshield WashersMist FeatureTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Speed Control OperationTo ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingManual TransmissionTo Accelerate For PassingELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)TCS (Traction Control System)BAS (Brake Assist System)ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) ESP (Electronic Stability Program)ESP/BAS Warning LampGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening Sunroof - ExpressClosing Sunroof - ExpressPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffPOWER INVERTER CUP HOLDERS STORAGE Front Storage CompartmentConsole Storage CompartmentCARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo LightCargo Tie-Down HooksCargo Load Floor - If EquippedRear Cargo Slide Out System (LOAD N GO) - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer - If EquippedRear Window Defroster - If EquippedROOF LUGGAGE RACK- NON FUNCTIONAL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER - IF EQUIPPED Control ButtonsTrip ConditionsCompass/Temperature DisplayELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysOil Change RequiredTrip FunctionsCompass DisplayTelephone - If EquippedPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM Reception FM ReceptionSALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SALES CODE RER - AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite RadioClock Setting Procedure SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)Selecting Satellite ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio Operation CD PlayerCD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Air Conditioning and Heating SystemOperating TipsSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual TransmissionAutomatic TransmissionNormal StartingExtreme Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED 6-Speed Manual TransmissionAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Shift Lock Manual Override - If Equipped Brake/Transmission Interlock System4-Speed Automatic Transmission (3.7L Engine)5-Speed Automatic Transmission (4.0L Engine)Gear RangesFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION MP 143 Single-Speed Part-Time Transfer Case - If EquippedShifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer CaseMP 140 Single-Speed Full-Time Transfer Case - If EquippedON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS When To Use 4L or 4LO (Low) RangeDriving Through WaterDriving In Snow, Mud and SandHill ClimbingTraction Downhill After Driving Off-RoadPARKING BRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM POWER STEERING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation Pressures Tire Pressures for High Speed OperationRadial-Ply TiresTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment and BalanceTIRE CHAINS TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.7L Engine (If Equipped)4.0L Engine (If Equipped)Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing - 2WD ModelsTowing - 4WD or All-Wheel Drive ModelsWHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowageSpare Tire RemovalPreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP STARTING TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Two-Wheel Drive VehiclesFour-Wheel Drive VehiclesMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.0L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilDrive Belts - Check Condition and TensionSpark PlugsCatalytic ConverterCrankcase Emission Control SystemFuel FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenancePower Steering Fluid Check Driveline And Steering Component LubricationBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield WashersExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses and Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesBrake SystemAutomatic TransmissionHydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual TransmissionManual TransmissionTransfer CaseFront/Rear Axle FluidAppearance Care And Protection From CorrosionFUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Head LightLeft Front Turn SignalRight Front Turn SignalFront Side Marker Front Fog Light (Front Fascia Mounted)Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up LightsCenter High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)FLUID CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES Treadwear Traction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 m Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 m Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 m Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 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. ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance, and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can be caused to go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may rollover when some other vehicles may not. Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully. INTRODUCTION 5 belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year, and could reduce disabling injuries by 2 million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. 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. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this owner manual: Rollover Warning Label Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat 6 INTRODUCTION 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 the left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the wind- shield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title. INTRODUCTION 7 Vehicle Identification Number NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. 8 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 N Ignition Key Removal N Key-In-Ignition Reminder m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 m Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 N Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 N Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 m Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . .17 N To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel N To Release The Steering Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . .18 m Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .18 N To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 N To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 m Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 m Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 N To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . .20 N To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . .21 N Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE N Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . .24 N Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 m Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . .25 m Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 N Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 N Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 N Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 N Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit . . . . . . . . . . .30 N Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear m Windows Doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 N Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 N Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 m Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 m Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 N Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 N Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions . . . . .41 N Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . .44 N Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped . . . . .45 N Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 N Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 N Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 N Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .48 N Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 N Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 N Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 m Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .76 m Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 N Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 N Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with either side up. Vehicle Key The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to give you the number. The key code can also be obtained by the dealer from your vehicle invoice. Ignition Key Removal Manual Transmission Turn the key to the ACC position and then push the key and cylinder inward slightly and rotate the key to the LOCK position. Then remove the key. Automatic Transmission — If Equipped Place the shift lever in P (Park). Turn the key to the ACC position and then push the key and cylinder inward slightly and rotate the key to the LOCK position. Then remove the key. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition, and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Ignition Key Positions 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key. The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds NOTE: when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys, which have an embedded electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two (2) seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the engine. NOTE: A key, which has not been programmed, is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on for three (3) seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two (2) seconds. If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser- viced as soon as possible. NOTE: † The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting prob- lems and loss of security protection. † Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transpon- der) fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove Sentry Keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit PIN number. Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro- gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one, which has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer. Customer Key Programming If you have two valid sentry keys, you can program new sentry keys to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position for at least 3 seconds, but no longer than 15-seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the first key. 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position within 15 seconds. After ten seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the second key. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the indicator light will turn on again for 3 seconds and then turn off. The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Keyless Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during this pro- cedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to 8 keys. If you do not have a programmed sentry key, contact your dealer for details. If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to NOTE: have all remaining keys erased from the systems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro- grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 † This device may not cause harmful interference. † This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock (manual transmission only). This lock pre- vents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved a half turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will lock. To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel 1/2 revolution from straight ahead position, turn off the engine, and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel slightly in both directions until the lock engages. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Release the Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock. If you turned the wheel to the right to engage NOTE: the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. 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 three minutes and the headlights and taillights will flash for an addi- tional 15 minutes. NOTE: The “Panic” and “Security” alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the “Panic” and the “Security” modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. To Arm the System: Remove the keys from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing the power door lock switch or the Lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Close all doors. The “Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light” (located in the instru- ment cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the system is arming. During this 16-second pre-arm period, opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming process. If the system arms success- fully, the “Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light” will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set. Manually locking the doors with the door lock plunger (located on the inside of the doors) or the driver’s door key lock cylinder will not arm the system. To Disarm the System: Either press the Unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or insert a valid sentry key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON position. The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If the previously described arming sequence has occurred, the system will arm regardless of whether you are inside or outside the vehicle. If you remain inside the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system. Manually unlocking the doors with the door lock plunger (located on the inside of the doors) or the driver’s door key lock cylinder will not disarm the system. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Tamper Alert If something has triggered the alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. ILLUMINATED ENTRY The interior lights come on when you open any door. They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors are closed then fade to off. The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition after you close all the doors. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances up to 23 feet (7 meters) using your key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Three Button Key Fob “Remote Starting System” in this section. NOTE: † For the remote starting feature (if equipped), refer to † Your vehicle’s key fob may have three or four buttons depending on the optional features purchased with your vehicle. To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate Press and release the “Unlock” button on the key fob once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The parking lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors and the liftgate on the first press of the “Unlock” button on the key fob. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: information center On electronic vehicle (EVIC) equipped vehicles, refer to “Remote Key Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the “Lock” button on a programmed (i.e. functional) key fob for at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the “Un- lock” button while still holding the “Lock” button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons on the key fob. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Pressing the “Lock” button on the key fob 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. To Lock the Doors and Liftgate Press and release the “Lock” button on the key fob to lock all doors and the liftgate. If the ignition is OFF when the doors are locked, the parking lights will flash once and the horn will chirp once. Sound Horn with Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: † On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, refer to “Sound Horn with Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. † On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the follow- ing steps: 1. Press the “Lock” button on a programmed (i.e. func- tional) key fob for at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press the “Panic” button while still holding the “Lock” button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the “Lock” button on the key fob. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the “Lock” button on the key fob 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. Flash Lights with Lock The feature will cause the parking lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: † On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, refer to “Flash Lights with Lock,” under 9Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. † On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the follow- ing steps: 1. Press and hold the “Unlock” button on a programmed (i.e. functional) key fob for at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the “Lock” button while still holding the “Unlock” button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons on the key fob. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the “Lock” button on the key fob 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Using the Panic Alarm NOTE: The “Panic” and “Security” alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the “Panic” and the “Security” modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the “Panic” button on the key fob for at least one second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the headlights and parking lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the illuminated entry system will turn on. The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the “Panic” button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to SENTRY KEY “Customer Key Programming.” in this section. If you do not have a programmed transmitter NOTE: (key fob), contact your dealer for details. Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate 1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the key fob buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the key fob case apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Separating Case Halves If the key fob is equipped with a screw, reinstall 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 key fob case, snap the two halves together. NOTE: and tighten the screw until snug. General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If your Keyless Entry Transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions. 1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of the batteries is from one to two years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting system. This system allows the vehicle to be started from distances up to 300 feet (91 meters) using the remote keyless entry key fob, which is part of your ignition key. In order to remote start your vehicle, the hood, the liftgate, and all of the doors must be closed. 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remote start your vehicle, press and release the “Remote Start” button on the key fob twice within three seconds. To indicate that the vehicle is about to start, the parking lights will flash and the horn will sound briefly (if programmed). Remote Start Button Once the engine starts it will run for 15 minutes. To cancel remote start, press and release the “Remote Start” button once. To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the “Unlock” button on the key fob. Once the vehicle is unlocked, you have 60 seconds to enter the vehicle and insert the key in the ignition and turn it to the ON position. Otherwise, the system will cancel the remote start and automatically turn off. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: † If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500. † Any engine warning lamps come on. † The hood is opened. † The hazard switch is pressed. † The transmission is moved out of P (Park). The vehicle can be started remotely a maximum of two times consecutively. The vehicle is also allowed a maxi- mum of one failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated but the engine stopped cranking without starting. Following either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped) is alarming, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the system must be reset before remote starting the vehicle again. To reset the system, insert a valid key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position and then back to the LOCK position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 DOOR LOCKS The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the odometer area displays the word “door” as an indication of a door ajar or door not completely closed. When the vehicle is not moving and the door is ajar or not completely closed, the VF display will show the word “door.” If any other active warnings including “GATE”, or “GAS- CAP” are present, they will be shown in the VF display and will also continue to cycle. If the vehicle is moving, three single chimes will occur (One chime for each complete display cycle (three cycles total). After this, the display will continue to cycle only (no chimes). If the trip/reset button is pressed while the VF warnings are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to only displaying the odometer/trip odometer mileage. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. WARNING! † For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. † 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 per- sonal injuries and death. Manual Lock Plunger Power Door Locks A door lock switch is on each front door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Power Door Lock Switch If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Automatic Door Locks feature is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: For vehicles equipped with a Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position. 3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accor- dance with local laws. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en- abled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park). 4. The driver door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: For vehicles equipped with a Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position. 3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the lock or unlock 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: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down window and open the door with the outside door handle. Inserting Ignition Key WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door/rear doors which operates the front passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Power Window Switches The power window switches remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. For vehicles equipped with a Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), this feature is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Delay 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” in Section 4 of this manual. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the win- dows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Auto Down Feature The driver’s and front passenger’s (if equipped for pas- senger side) power window switches have an “Auto Down” feature. Press the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automati- cally. To open the window part way, press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. To stop the window from going all the way down during the auto-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. For details, refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped On some models, the driver’s power window switch has an “Auto Up” feature. Pull the window switch up to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the auto-up operation, push down on the switch briefly. To close the window part way, pull the window switch up to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. For details, refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: † If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- closure, it will reverse direction and then stop. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window. † Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto- closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close window manually. WARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing. Reset It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the auto-up feature. To do so, perform the following proce- dure: 1. Pull the window switch up to close window com- pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed. 2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door (below the power window switches) allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window lockout button. To enable the window controls, press the window lockout button again. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting. Window Lockout Switch 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the odometer area displays the word “GATE” as an indica- tion of when the liftgate is not completely closed. When the vehicle is not moving, and the liftgate is not com- pletely closed, the VF display will show the word “GATE.” On EVIC equipped vehicles, “GATE AJAR” will be displayed. If any other active warnings are present, they will be shown in the VF display and will also continue to cycle. If the vehicle is moving, three single chimes will occur if the rear liftgate is open (one chime for each complete display cycle). After this, the VF display will continue to sequence only (no chimes). If the trip/reset button is pressed while the VF warnings are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to only displaying the odometer/trip odometer mileage. To open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift. Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger or a key in the lock cylinder will not unlock the liftgate. Liftgate Release WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and right front passenger, and side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. 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 injuries, including fatalities, if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and cause a collision which includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times to reduce or prevent injuries. 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 freely with you under normal conditions. But in a colli- sion, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. WARNING! † Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas- sengers safe, too. † Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or 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. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Latch Plate 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Latch Plate To Buckle WARNING! A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together. 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit 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. WARNING! A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdo- men. Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug. A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer and have it fixed. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 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. Removing Slack From Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Press the release button to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best. 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button marked PRESS on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow it 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 an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the rear center seating position. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic lock- ing mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! † The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retrac- tor” feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual. † Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Seat Belt Pretensioners The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt must still be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Control (ORC) Module. Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are a single use item. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, they must be replaced. Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver’s or front passenger’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 or front passenger to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is buckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated if the driver’s or front passenger’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. The manufacturer does not recom- mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert). 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and fasten the driver seat belt. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 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 seat belt at least three times, 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 (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver seat belt remains unfastened. WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use 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. 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized 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. Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Airbag Components THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 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 side 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). 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle is equipped with window bags to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a win- dow. They are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS/AIRBAG. Window Airbag Location 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 because the airbags are no longer functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. † 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. † 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 permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason. † Do not cover or place items on the airbag covers. These items may cause serious injury during inflation. The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. Along with the seat belts, the front airbags 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 9child9 size category. This could be a child, teenager, or even a adult. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 The window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side, and rollover colli- sions. In certain types of collisions, both the front and side airbags may be triggered. But even in collisions where the airbags deploy, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in that position. 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt should be secured in the rear seat, in a child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat. 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. See “Child Restraint” 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 front airbags room to inflate. 4. 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 under “If You Need Assistance” in Section 9 of this manual. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 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 airbag deployment could cause seri- ous injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. † The side curtain airbags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: † Occupant Restraint Control Module † Airbag Warning Light † Driver Airbag † Passenger Airbag † Side Curtain Airbags above Side Windows † Side Remote Acceleration Sensors † Steering Wheel and Column † Instrument Panel † Interconnecting Wiring 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE † Front Remote Acceleration Sensors † Seat Track Position Sensors (STPS) — If Present † Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner † Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Retractors † Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Pas- senger Seat Only − Occupant Classification Module − Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light − Weight Sensors How The Airbag System Works † The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module de- termines if a frontal, side, or rollover collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are designed 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 detect roll over, but not rear impacts. The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions. These include all of the items listed above except the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate. Also, the ORC turns on the “Airbag Warning Light” and “PAD Indicator Light” 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 9Pas- senger 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 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 for an empty seat and for occupants classified in a category other than an adult. This could be a child, teenager, or even a adult. 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 Indi- cator Light” illuminates the words 9PASS AIR BAG OFF9 to show that the passenger airbag will not inflate during a collision requiring airbags. When the right front passenger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed on the seat, the passenger airbag will not inflate even though the “PAD Indicator Light” is not illuminated. Indicator Light Location The “PAD Indicator Light” should not be illuminated when a 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. For occupants classified into the “child” size category, the “PAD Indicator Light” will be illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned off and will not inflate. If the “PAD Indicator Light” is not illuminated, DO NOT assume the airbag is turned off and move the child restraint to the rear seat. A deploying passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to a child in a rear facing infant seat. NOTE: Even though this vehicle is equipped with an Occupant Classification System, children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Front Passenger Seat Occupant Adult Grocery Bags, Heavy Briefcases and Other Rela- tively Light Objects Empty or Very Small Objects Passenger Air- bag Disable (PAD) Indica- tor Light Airbag Status OFF ON OFF* ON OFF OFF * Since the system senses weight, some small objects 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

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