2010 Jeep Patriot Owners Manual

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 10 486 INDEX Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,437 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,143 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,70,83,190 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 328 Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144,200,441 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 199 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,194 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 196 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,143,145,441 Turn Signal Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . 189 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367,369 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Capacities Tires Locks Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Lumbar Support Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 199,404 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290,293,426 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,427 Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,427 Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,427 INDEX 487 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Map/Reading Lights Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405,472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Multi-Function Control Lever New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,64,68 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . 59,60,64,66 10 488 INDEX Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196,197 Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407,443 Oil, Engine Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408,443 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403,404 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195,384 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 5,473 Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 338 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . 165 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314,315 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Power Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Radio, Satellite (Uconnect威 studios) . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Rear Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Rear Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 INDEX 489 Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Refrigerant Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Remote Control Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 268 Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,79 Restraints, Infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 10 490 INDEX Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Roof Type Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254,264 Satellite Radio (Uconnect威 studios) . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Seat Belt Maintenance Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,83 Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 43 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Rear Folding (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 Selection of Oil Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sentry Key Replacement Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214,229,230,234,243 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 281 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,190,441 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345,386 Specifications Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 . . . . . . . . . . . 152,195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Speed Control (Cruise Control) Speedometer INDEX 491 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Starting Procedures Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314,315 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,437 Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 56 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 10 492 INDEX System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . 274 . . . . . . . 195,385 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 338 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,342,475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Aging (Life of Tires) Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338,339 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332,342 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Minimum Requirements Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Transaxle INDEX 493 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,290,295,425 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290,293 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Overdrive Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 (Remote Keyless Entry) Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Transporting Pets Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145,190,441 UCI Connector Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 . . . . . . . . . 187 10 494 INDEX Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 257 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339,367,369 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,437 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Voice Recognition System (VR) Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 (Instrument Cluster Description) Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84,272,273,278 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,149 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,413 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Chrysler Group LLC 10MK74-126-AC 3rd Edition Printed in U.S.A. 2 0 1 0 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Patriot SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet, located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publica- tions carefully. Following the instructions and recom- mendations 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 referencing 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 authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts, and cares about 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 go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some other vehicles may not. Do not attempt sharp turns, 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. 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 INTRODUCTION 5 belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two 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. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual: 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle registration and title. INTRODUCTION 7 Vehicle Identification Number 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 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 17 ▫ To Set The Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override . . . . . 18 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 18 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped . . . . . . . 20 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 20 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock . . 22 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 23 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 24 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ▫ Manual Door Locks ▫ Power Door Locks ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System ▫ How To Use Remote Start (Rear Doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 䡵 Power Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ▫ Auto-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 43 ▫ Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 47 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 ▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped . . . . . . 49 ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . 49 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 55 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . 58 . . . 64 ▫ Advanced Front Airbag Features ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 ▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 81 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 ▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an automatic transmission). 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position. 3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. Vehicle Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Ignition Switch Positions 3 — ON 4 — START 1 — LOCK 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) If you try to remove the key before you place the NOTE: shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition switch cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking Doors With A Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn the key to the left. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition and the ignition position is LOCK or ACC, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. NOTE: With the driver’s door open and the key in the ignition, the power door locks will not lock and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function. SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents 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 that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer. CAUTION! The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. 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威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Du- plication of keys may be performed at an authorized 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE dealer or by following the customer key programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys威, you can program new Sentry Keys威 to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key. 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off. The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- grammed during this procedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your authorized dealer for details. If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized NOTE: dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at service to be reprogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: the time of 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. VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the Vehicle Security Alarm provides both audio and visual signals. The horn will sound, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash repeatedly for three minutes. If the disturbance is still present (driver’s door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three minutes, the parking lights and tail lights will flash for an additional 15 minutes. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Set The Security Alarm 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door LOCK switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and close all doors. 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm. After approximately 16 seconds, the Vehicle Security Light will flash slowly. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is fully armed. To Disarm The System Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand- ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the (EVIC)/Personal Center following steps: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button. Three Button RKE Transmitter NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Illuminated Approach — If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. NOTE: None of the courtesy lights will operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position), unless the overhead map/reading lights are turned on manually. To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- mation. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- onds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key re- moved. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- mation. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on. The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming.” If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of battery is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See “www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.” The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. Separating Case Halves 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. NOTE: reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m). NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto- matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. How to Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • Shift lever in PARK • Doors closed • Hood closed THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • Hazard switch off • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level • RKE PANIC button not pressed WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car- bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death. 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start Remote Start mode. Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle. NOTE: • The park lamps will turn on and remain on during • For security, power window and power sunroof op- eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 • Any engine warning lamps come on • The hood is opened • The hazard switch is pressed • The transmission is moved out of PARK • The brake pedal is pressed To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time, or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request. To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position in order to drive the vehicle. DOOR LOCKS 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. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Manual Door Lock Plunger WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. (Continued) 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per- sonal injuries and death. CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. NOTE: To prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and either front door is open. A chime will sound as a reminder to remove the key. Driver Power Door Lock Switch 1 - Unlock 2 - Lock Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Auto Lock 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 (RKE) transmitter. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- mation. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition switch. 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. NOTE: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accordance with local laws. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will unlock automatically if: 1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en- abled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. 4. The driver’s door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- (EVIC) — If tronic Vehicle Information Center Equipped/Personal (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. Settings • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure. • Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system. To engage or disengage the Child-Protection Door Lock system 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child-Protection Door Lock Function WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows. There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which oper- ate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle the power window Information Center switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Open- ing either front door will cancel this feature. (EVIC), THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 min- utes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window LOCKOUT switch. To enable the window con- trols, press the window LOCKOUT switch a second time. Power Window Switch Location Auto-Down The driver’s door window switch has an Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. Window Lockout Switch LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate can also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. The central locking/ unlocking feature (if equipped) can also be activated from the liftgate key cylinder. Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Opening The Liftgate NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction. WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode. Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather. positions OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating • Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen- • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located on top of the front seats (integrated into the head restraint) ger wheel equipped • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) for the driver and passengers seated next to a window • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags — if • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event — if equipped • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat — if equipped THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. For more information on LATCH, see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH). NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. 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. 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/ Shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed 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. However, in a collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and • 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. (Continued) using a seat belt properly. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas- sengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into 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 properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together. 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. Positioning Lap Belt WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job properly. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed. 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that fits you best. NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pressing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position. 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average you will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it down to make sure that it is locked in position. In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck. Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions The second row center lap/shoulder belt features a three-point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded. The mini-buckle and shoulder belt can then be stored out of the way in the right side trim panel for added convenience. 1. Remove the mini-latch and regular latch from its stowed position in the right rear side trim panel. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Mini-Latch Stowage 2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the belt over the seat. 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint. Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini- latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a “click.” 5. Sit back in the seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. Connecting Mini-Latch to Buckle 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 9. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Detaching Mini-Latch And Buckle 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black button on the top of the mini-buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. Insert the mini-latch plate into the slot provided in the trim panel. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing. 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) 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. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail- able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina- tion lap/shoulder belt. When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat. How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 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. WARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tion is not working properly when checked ac- cording to the procedures in the Service Manual. • Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped The seat belts for both front seating positions may be equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretension- ers are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replaced immediately. Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic. 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How the Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed. When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact. However if during a front impact, a secondary rear impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever- ity and type of the impact. Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components 1 — Head Restraint Front Half (Soft Foam and Trim) 2 — Seatback 3 — Head Restraint Back Half (Decorative Plastic Rear Cover) 4 — Head Restraint Guide Tubes CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision. NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and positioning the head restraint, refer to “Adjusting Active Head Restraints” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”. Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR) If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in a collision, you must reset the head restraint on the driver’s and front passenger seat. You can recognize when the Active Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they have moved forward (as shown in step three of the resetting procedure). THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at a comfortable position. 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 1 — Downward Movement 2 — Rearward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert姞) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the BeltAlert威 will alert the driver to buckle the seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, the BeltAlert威 will con- tinue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. The BeltAlert威 will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). BeltAlert威 Programming BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by performing the following procedure: AHR In Reset Position Active Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer. NOTE: • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer. 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position. Chrysler Group LLC does not recom- mend deactivating BeltAlert威. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off. 3. Unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to retract the seat belt. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have success- fully completed the programming. BeltAlert威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 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. WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat 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. 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air- bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s Advanced Front Airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. Front Airbags and Knee Bolsters 1 — Driver and Passenger Airbag 2 — Knee Boltser NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags. The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags based upon seat position. This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags. This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC are located above the side windows. The trim covering the side airbags is labeled SRS AIRBAG. NOTE: • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open during airbag deployment. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately. Airbag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following airbag system components: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Airbag Warning Light • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Knee Impact Bolster • Driver Advanced Front Airbag • Passenger Advanced Front Airbag • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, • Supplemental Active Head Restraint for Driver and and Seat Track Position Sensors Front Passenger Advanced Front Airbag Features The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver and front passenger airbags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the front impact sensors. The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of the second stage determines whether the output force is low, medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet the need, the remaining gas in the inflator is expended. WARNING! • No objects should be placed over or near the airbag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate. • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags may no longer be functional. The protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. • Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. any way. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) — If Equipped Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags provide en- hanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air- bag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the out- board side of the front seats. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbag Label When the airbag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each airbag deploys independently, that is a left side impact deploys the left airbag only and a right-side impact deploys only the right airbag. 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC airbags may offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries. The SABIC airbags deploy downward, covering both windows on the impact side. Side Curtain Airbag Label Location NOTE: • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners and/or SABIC curtains on both sides of the vehicle may deploy. • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open during airbag deployment. The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbag occupant protection. WARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC. The area where the SABIC is located should re- main free from any obstructions. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side airbags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Airbags. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag: 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Advanced Front Airbag. An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that posi- tion. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. (Refer to “Child Restraints”) You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should ALWAYS wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Airbags room to inflate. 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side airbags, and deployment occurs, the side airbags will inflate forcefully into the space be- tween 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 ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ. 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. (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air- bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • Side airbags also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle. The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or side airbags in a frontal or side collision is required. Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, SABIC air- bags, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags — if equipped, and front seat belt pretensioners — if equipped, as required, depending on the severity and type of impact. Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide addi- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Airbags are not ex- pected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration. The side airbags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side airbag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision. Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have deployed. Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating airbag. The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the airbag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON position. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate.

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