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ing functions: • Cut off fuel to the engine. • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed.
until the ignition key is turned off.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
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In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be changed from IGN ON/RUN to IGN OFF. If A Deployment Occurs The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im- mediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Con- troller (ORC) system serviced as well.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
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stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket side steps or running boards. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system. • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service. If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved
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seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with dis- abilities, contact your authorized dealer.
Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. • The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition is first cycled to the ON/RUN.
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• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
eight-second interval.
remains on while driving.
NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to “Fuses” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for the proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good. Event Data Recorder (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, • How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
were buckled/fastened;
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en- forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times, including babies and children. Every state in the United States, and every Canadian province, requires
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that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child. Carefully read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the child restraint Owner’s Manual and on all the labels attached to the car seat. Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehicle where you will use it.82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional infor- mation:
• http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/ safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
WARNING!
In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
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Infants and Toddlers
Small Children
Larger Children
Children Too Large for
Child Restraints
Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Children who are two years old or
younger and who have not reached the
height or weight limits of their child
restraint
Children who are at least two years old or who have out-grown the height
or weight limit of their rear-facing
child restraint
Children who have out-grown their forward-facing child restraint, but are too small to properly fit the vehicle’s
seat belt
Children 12 years old or younger, who have out-grown the height or weight
limit of their booster seat
Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear
seat of the vehicle
Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a five-point Harness, facing forward in the
rear seat of the vehicle
Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the ve- hicle seat belt, seated in the rear seat of the
vehicle
Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in the rear seat of
the vehicle
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats. The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier. Convertible child seats can be used either rearward- facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward- facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they
reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat.
WARNING!
• Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12
years or younger, including a child in a rearward facing infant seat. • Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.Older Children And Child Restraints Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direc- tion are for children who are over two years old or who
have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat. All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt.
WARNING!
• Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
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collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. • After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle, do not move the vehicle seat forward or rearward because it can loosen the child restraint attach- ments. Remove the child restraint before adjusting the vehicle seat position. When the vehicle seat has been adjusted, reinstall the child restraint. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor- ages, or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s seat belt alone: 1. Can the child sit all the way back against the back of
the vehicle seat?
2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the way back?
3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder
between their neck and arm? Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach?
4.
5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check belt fit peri- odically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched. A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use a booster seat to position the seat belt on the child correctly.
WARNING!
Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly, which may result in serious injury or death. A child must always wear both the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt correctly.
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
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Restraint Type
Rear-Facing
Child Restraint
Rear-Facing
Child Restraint Forward-Facing Child Restraint Forward-Facing Child Restraint
Combined
Weight of the Child + Child
Restraint
Up to 65 lbs
(29.5 kg) More than
65 lbs (29.5 kg)
Up to 65 lbs
(29.5 kg) More than
65 lbs (29.5 kg)
Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below
LATCH –
Lower Anchors
Seat Belt Only
Only
LATCH –
Lower Anchors + Top Tether
Anchor
Seat Belt + Top Tether Anchor
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System
seating position. These anchorages are used to install LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint. Please see the following table for more information.
Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
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Lower Anchor / Top Tether Locations
Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating
position
Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraint LATCH Positions
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the
LATCH anchorage system to attach the
child restraint?
Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat
belt be used together to attach a rear- facing or forward-facing child restraint? Can a child seat be installed in the center position using the inner LATCH lower an-
chorages?
65 lbs (29.5 kg)
Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight
is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
No
No
Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear-
facing or forward-facing child restraint. Use the seat belt and tether anchor to in- stall a child seat in the center seating posi-
tion.
Can two child restraints be attached using
a common lower LATCH anchorage?
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch
the back of the front passenger seat?
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No
Yes
Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to in- stall a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor-
ages in an outboard position.
The child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint owner’s manual for more
information.
Can the head restraints be removed?
Yes, center position
only.
92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages
The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion. Locating The LATCH Anchorages
In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top
Tether Strap
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rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center Seat LATCH — Second Row 60/40
Do not install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH system. Use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating position.WARNING!
Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top
Tether Strap
LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some
Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The LATCH Child Restraint System” for typical installation instructions.
Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position. 1. To access the center seat arm rest tether, first lower the arm rest. The tether is located behind the armrest and hooked onto the plastic seat backing.
Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether
2. Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic
seat backing.
3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the
strap located on the front of the arm rest.
2
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To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt following the instructions below. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt” to check what type of seat belt each seating position has.
2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
3. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to
Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached
Always follow the directions of the child restraint manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
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move it to its rear-most position to make room for the child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat.
4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- ing position.
5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for direc- tions to attach a tether anchor.
6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions.
7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child re- straints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor. Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of buckling it behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seatbelt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with them.
WARNING!
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • Child restraint anchorages are designed to with- stand only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.
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Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode” description un- der “Occupant Restraints.”98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
ALR / Anchor Locations
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint?
Weight limit of the
Child Restraint
Always use the tether anchor when using
the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recommended
weight limit of the child restraint.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch
the back of the front passenger seat?
Yes
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Contact between the front passenger seat and the child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows
contact.
Can the head restraints be removed?
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the
child restraint?
Yes, center position
only. Yes
In positions with cinching latch plates
(CINCH), the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR
retractor.
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) 1. Place the child seat
in the center of the seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most position to make room for the child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat.
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the seat belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the seat belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
“click”.
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight
against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the seat belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any web- bing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5.
7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect
the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether anchor.
9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the seat belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the seat belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped 1. Place the child seat
in the center of the seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its
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rear-most position to make room for the child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the car seat.2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
“click”.
4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether
102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE strap. Refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether anchor.
6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have trouble tightening the seat belt. If this happens, discon- nect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt up to three full turns to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out, away from the child restraint. Repeat steps 4
to 6, above, to complete the installation of the child restraint.If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around one half turn, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still cannot make the child restraint installation tight, try a different seating position. Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available.
2. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchor- ages.
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Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top
Tether Strap
Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback)
3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and
104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
4. For the center seating position, route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
5. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to
the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
Top Tether Strap Mounting
6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING!
The top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor.
Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- mental and should be avoided. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve- hicle”.106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips: • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area. • If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/ rear doors open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
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• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt. Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper- able. Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- sonal injury. • Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners. • Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfer- ing with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle. • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats. Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
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• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob- jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control. • If required, mounting posts must be properly in- stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.
110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure. Lights Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS 䡵 MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . . .118
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .118
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . ..125
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors —If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
▫ Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors —If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . ..127
▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available WithMemory Seat Only) — If Equipped . . . . . . . ..128
. . . . . . . . . . . . ..128▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ▫ Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
䡵 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) —
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
▫ Rear Cross Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
▫ Modes Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..137
▫ General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..138112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . ..139
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . ..141
▫ Manual Front Seats Forward/RearwardAdjustment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
▫ Manual Front Passenger Seatback
Adjustment — Recline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..142
▫ Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature —
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . ..144
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . ..146
▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..152
▫ Reclining Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..154䡵 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .154
▫ Programming The Memory Feature . . . . . . . ..155
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote KeylessEntry Transmitter To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . ..156
▫ Memory Position Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..157
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..158
䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . . . . . ..159
䡵 LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
▫ Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..160
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . ..162
▫ Headlights On Automatically With Wipers . . .162
▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped . . . . ..162
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . ..164▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID
Headlights Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
▫ Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge
Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..164
▫ Headlight Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights. . . . . . . . . ..165
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..165
▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..167
▫ Battery Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . .168
▫ Courtesy Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
▫ Ambient Light — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . ..170
▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..170UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
▫ Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..171
▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
▫ High/Low Beam Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..171
䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS . . . . ..172
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . ..172
▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..173
▫ Windshield Washer Operation. . . . . . . . . . . ..174
▫ Mist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped . . . . . . ..176
䡵 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .177
䡵 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERINGCOLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..178
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
䡵 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
▫ To Set A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..182
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..183
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..183
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..184䡵 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . .187
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). . . .188▫ To Activate/Deactivate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..189
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed . . . . . . . . . . . ..190
▫ To Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
▫ To Turn Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
▫ To Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..192
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC . . . . ..194
▫ Overtake Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
▫ ACC Operation At Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..199
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu . . . . . ..199
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance . . . . . . ..201
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC . . . . . ..204
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..208▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed
Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
䡵 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
▫ ParkSense® Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..212
▫ ParkSense® Warning Display . . . . . . . . . . . ..212
▫ ParkSense® Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..213
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® . . . . . . ..217
▫ Service The ParkSense® Rear Park AssistSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System . . . . . . . . ..218
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions. . . . . ..218䡵 PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..220
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▫ ParkSense® Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..221
▫ ParkSense® Warning Display . . . . . . . . . . . ..221
▫ ParkSense® Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..222
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® . . . . . . ..226
▫ Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System . . .227
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System . . . . . . . . ..228
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions. . . . . ..228䡵 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
䡵 OVERHEAD CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..233
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . .233
▫ Courtesy Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
▫ Sunglasses Bin Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..235116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .235
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .237
▫ Programming A Rolling Code . . . . . . . . . . . ..237
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code . . . . . . . ..239
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming . . . . ..241
▫ Using HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..242
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..243
▫ General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..244
䡵 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . ..244
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . ..246
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . ..246
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..246▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . ..246
▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..246
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . ..247
▫ Sunshade Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..247
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..247
▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..248䡵 COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER
SHADE — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..248
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . ..249
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . ..249
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..249
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . ..250▫ Opening Power Shade — Express . . . . . . . . ..250
▫ Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode . . . ..250
▫ Closing Power Shade — Express . . . . . . . . . ..250
▫ Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode . . . . ..251
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . ..251
▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..251
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..252
▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..252
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..252
䡵 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS . . . . . . . . . ..253
䡵 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . ..257
䡵 CUPHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117
䡵 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259
▫ Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..259
▫ Door Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
▫ Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..261
䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..263
▫ Rechargeable Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..263
▫ Cargo Storage Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..264
▫ Retractable Cargo Area Cover —▫ Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..267
䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . ..269
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . ..269
▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..270
䡵 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . ..271118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while the small control under the mirror is set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down,
left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. NOTE: The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is dis- abled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve rear view viewing. The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature can be turned On or Off through the touchscreen. • Press the Mirror Dimmer button once to turn the • Press the Mirror Dimmer button a second time to turn
feature On.
the feature Off.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror
If equipped, the rearview mirror contains an ASSIST and a 9-1-1 button.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The ASSIST and 9–1–1 features operate through the Uconnect® Access service. These buttons will only operate as long as your Uconnect® Access service is active. Refer to your “Uconnect® System supplement manual” for further information. ASSIST Call The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you to any one of the following support centers: • Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or need a tow, just press the Assist button and you’ll be con- nected to someone who can help. Roadside Assistance will know what vehicle you’re driving and its location. Additional fees may apply for roadside Assistance. • Uconnect® Access Customer Care – In-vehicle support for Uconnect® Access and Uconnect® Access Via Mobile features.
• Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other
vehicle issues.
9-1-1 Call 1. Press the 9-1-1 Call button on the Rearview Mirror. NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call system initiates a call to a 9-1-1 operator. To cancel the 9-1-1 Call connection, press the 9-1-1 Call button on the Rearview Mirror or press the cancellation button on the Phone Screen. Termination of the 9-1-1 Call will turn the green LED light on the Rearview Mirror off. 2. The LED light located between the Assist and 9-1-1
buttons on the Rearview Mirror will turn green once a connection to a 9-1-1 operator has been made.3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1
operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit the following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1
operator: • Indication that the occupant placed a 9-1-1 Call. • The vehicle brand. • The last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle. 4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator through the vehicle audio system to determine if additional help is needed.UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121
NOTE: Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call system and the 9-1-1 operator, the 9-1-1 opera- tor may be able to open a voice connection with the vehicle to determine if additional help is needed. Once the 9-1-1 operator opens a voice connection with the vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call system, the operator should be able to speak with you or other vehicle occupants and hear sounds occurring in the vehicle. The vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call system will attempt to remain connected with the 9-1-1
operator until the 9-1-1 operator terminates the connec- tion. 5. The 9-1-1 operator may attempt to contact appropriate emergency responders and provide them with impor- tant vehicle information and GPS coordinates.122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
• If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions or location), do not wait for voice contact from a 9-1-1 operator. All occupants should exit the vehicle immediately and move to a safe location. • The 9-1-1 Call system is embedded into the vehi- cle’s electrical system. Do not add aftermarket electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys- tem. This may prevent your vehicle from sending a signal to initiate an emergency call. To avoid inter- ference that can cause the 9-1-1 Call system to fail, never add aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way mobile radio, CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your vehicle’s electrical system or modify the antennas
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on your vehicle. IF YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BAT- TERY POWER FOR ANY REASON (INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER AN ACCIDENT), THE UCONNECT FEATURES, APPS AND SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS, WILL NOT OPERATE. • Modifications to any part of the 9-1-1 Call system could cause the air bag system to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to help protect you.
9-1-1 Call System Limitations Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1
Call system capabilities. 9-1-1 or other emergency line operators in Canada and Mexico may not answer or respond to 9-1-1 system calls.If the 9-1-1 Call system detects a malfunction, any of the following may occur at the time the malfunction is detected, and at the beginning of each ignition cycle: • The Rearview Mirror light located between the Assist and 9-1-1 buttons will continuously be illuminated red. • The Phone Screen will display the following message “Vehicle phone requires service. Please contact your dealer.” • An In-Vehicle Audio message will state “Vehicle phone
requires service. Please contact your dealer.”
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Mirror light is illuminated, have an authorized dealer service the 9-1-1 Call system immediately. • The Occupant Restraint Control module turns on the Air Bag Warning Light on the instrument panel if a malfunction in any part of the system is detected. If the Air Bag Warning Light is illumi- nated, the air bag system may not be working properly and the 9-1-1 system may not be able to send a signal to a 9-1-1 operator. If the Air Bag Warning Light is illuminated, have an authorized dealer service the ORC system immediately.
WARNING!
• Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean you will not have 9-1-1 Call services. If the Rearview
Even if the 9-1-1 Call system is fully functional, factors beyond Chrysler Group LLC’s control may prevent or stop the 9-1-1 Call system operation. These include, but are not limited to, the following factors:
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damaged during a crash.
and the delayed accessories mode is active.
• The ignition key has been removed from the ignition • The ignition key is in OFF position. • The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact. • The 9-1-1 Call system software and/or hardware are • The vehicle battery loses power or becomes discon- • Wireless and/or Global Positioning Satellite signals • Equipment malfunction at the 9-1-1 operator facility. • Operator error by the 9-1-1 operator. • Wireless network congestion. • Weather.
nected during a vehicle crash.
are unavailable or obstructed.
• Buildings, structures, geographic terrain, or tunnels. NOTE: Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s wireless and GPS antennas. You could prevent wireless and GPS signal reception, which can prevent your vehicle from placing an emergency call. Wireless and GPS signal reception is required for the 9-1-1 Call system to function properly. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera- tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
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collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror. Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side mirror.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have three detent positions: • Full forward position • Full rearward position • Normal position
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped If equipped with power folding mirrors, they can be electrically folded rearward and unfolded into the drive position. The switch for the power folding mirrors is located between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right). Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, press the switch a second time and the mirrors will return to the normal driving position. If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, a potential extra button push is required to get the mirrors back to the home position. If the mirror does not electrically fold check for ice or dirt build up at the pivot area which can cause excessive drag.
Power Folding Mirror Switch
Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that
you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move.
Power Mirror Switch
1 — Mirror Direction Control 2 — Mirror Selection
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Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped The drivers outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror. The mirrors will automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts. Heated Mirrors — If EquippedThese mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror positioning which will aid the drivers view of the ground rearward of the front doors. Outside mirrors will move slightly downward from the present position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. Outside mirrors will then return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE position. Each stored memory seat setting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Re- verse position. NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not turned on when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect® System. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings/ Customer Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of the visors. Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on automatically.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2. Unclip the visor from the center clip. 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to
extend it.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
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Rear Detection Zones
When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational. The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in PARK.
beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bum- per stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (12 ft or 3.8 m). The zone starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- proximately 23 ft (7 m) to the rear of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed has reached approxi- mately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas. NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de- tection zones. • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends
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Sensor Location (Driver Side Shown)
Warning Light Location
The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume. Refer to “Modes Of Operation” for further information.
The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle.
Entering From The Rear Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Side Monitoring
Rear Monitoring
Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
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Overtaking/Approaching
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Overtaking/Passing
Stationary Objects
The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes.
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system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed. The RCP system will then have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an oncoming vehicle is detected, alert the driver.
Opposing Traffic
WARNING!
The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM
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RCP Detection Zones
RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h), to objects moving a maximum of approximately 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations.
NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
WARNING!
RCP is not a Back Up Aid system. It is intended to be used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking lot situation. Drivers must be careful when backing up, even when using RCP. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before back- ing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
Modes Of Operation Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Uconnect® System. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings/ Customer Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Blind Spot Alert Lights Only When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object. However, when the system is operating in Rear Cross Path (RCP) mode, the system will respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio is muted. Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- priate side view mirror based on a detected object. If the
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turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and de- tected object are present on the same side at the same time, both the visual and audible alerts will be issued. In addition to the audible alert the radio (if on) will also be muted. NOTE: • Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM • If the hazard flashers are on, the system will requestsystem, the radio is also muted.
the appropriate visual alert only.
When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio is also muted. Turn/hazard signal status is ignored; the RCP state always requests the chime.
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Blind Spot Alert Off When the BSM system is turned off there will be no visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP systems. NOTE: The BSM system will store the current operating mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and used. General Information This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS- GEN/210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause harmful interference.
2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration of the device.
Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
SEATS Seats are part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle.
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
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• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
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Power Seat Switches
1 — Seatback Switch 2 — Seat Switch
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached. Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached. Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached. Reclining The Seatback The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward,
the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may also be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support.
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Power Lumbar Switch
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment Some models may be equipped with manual front driver or passenger seats. The seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion, near the floor.
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Adjustment Bar
While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline lift the lever located on the To adjust the seatback, outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired position and release the lever. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release the lever.
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Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position, lift the recline lever and push the seatback forward. To return to the seating position, raise the seatback and lock it into place.
Recline Lever
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
Fold-Flat Passenger Seat
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions and seat backs.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause
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serious burns due to the increased surface tempera- ture of the seat.
Front Heated Seats The front heated seats control buttons are located within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen. • Press the heated seat button • Press the heated seat button • Press the heated seat button the heating elements OFF.
the LOW setting ON.
a second time to turn
a third time to turn
HIGH setting ON.
once to turn the
When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the
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Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped On some models, the two rear outboard seats may be equipped with heated seats. There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passengers to operate the seats independently. The heated seat switches for each heater are located on the rear of the center console.
normal HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display will change from HIGH to LOW, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will turn OFF automatically after approximately 45 minutes. NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated seats can be programed to come on during a remote start. This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understand- ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Rear Heated Seat Switches
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.
Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF.
When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will turn OFF automatically after approximately 45 min- utes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface tempera- ture of the seat.
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped Located in the seat cushion and seat back are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compartment and
blow air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures. The fans operate at two speeds, HIGH and LOW. The front ventilated seats control buttons are located within the Uconnect® system. You can gain access to the control buttons through the climate screen or the controls screen. • Press the ventilated seat button • Press the ventilated seat button • Press the ventilated seat button
a second time to
a third time to
once to choose
choose LOW.
HIGH.
turn the ventilated seat OFF.
NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to operate.
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Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the ventilated seats can be programed to come on during a remote start. This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understand- ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear- impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
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WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- tion of the head restraint. The Active Head Restraints (AHR) will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to reduce the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is design to reduce the risk of injury to the driver or front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.
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Push Button
Active Head Restraint (Normal Position)
For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
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Active Head Restraint (Tilted)
NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer.
• In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death. • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac- tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured,
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as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Re- straint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed.
