2012 RAM 1500 Owners Manual

ALR ALR N/A

Passenger

ALR N/A

52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙click.⬙ Automatic Locking Retractor (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.

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.

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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

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.

could increase the risk of injury in accidents.

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.

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 may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occu- pants, including those in child restraints.

54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 air bags, the preten- sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert姞) BeltAlert威 is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert威) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front seat passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are fastened.

The BeltAlert威 warning sequence begins after the vehicle speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened. After the sequence completes, the Seat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu- pants to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert威 will provide both audio and visual notification. The front passenger seat BeltAlert威 is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert威 may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front passenger seat or when the seat (if equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed.

is folded flat

BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- tivating BeltAlert威. NOTE: Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s or front passenger (if equipped with BeltAlert威) seat belt remains unfastened. Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug 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.

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Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended, and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so 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 the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed.

56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags 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 Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.

Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations

1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags NOTE: These air bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags.

2 — Knee Bolster

The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation 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 Air Bags 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 Air Bags. This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a win- dow. If the vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, they are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.

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This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact. If the vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags they are located in the outboard side of the front seats. NOTE: • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, • After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to an

but they will open during air bag deployment.

authorized dealer immediately. Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Air Bag Warning Light

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• Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Knee Impact Bolster • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag • Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) — if • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Seat Belt Buckle Switch

(SABIC) — if equipped

equipped

Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. 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 (if equipped). The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions.

WARNING!

• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate. • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional. The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags 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.

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Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) — If Equipped Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact. The SAB is marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats.

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label

60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped SABIC air bags may offer side-impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side- impact head injuries. The SABIC deploy downward, covering both windows on the impact side.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable

Curtain (SABIC) Label Location

NOTE: • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,

but they will open during air bag deployment.

• Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that require air bag occupant protection.

WARNING!

• If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag 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.

(Continued)

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side air bags; the perfor- mance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for instal- lation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.

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 Air Bags.

62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. Air Bag 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 air bags in a frontal or side collision is required. Based on the impact sensor’s signals, a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air bags — if equipped, SAB air bags — if equipped, and front seat belt pretensioners — if equipped, as required, depending on the severity and type of impact.

Advanced Front Air Bags 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 Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, rollover, or side collisions. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub- stantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole colli- sions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration. The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision.

Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed. Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all acci- dents, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag. The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.

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Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi- mately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup. It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos- tics also record the nature of the malfunction.

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WARNING!

Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.

Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates

are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units — If Equipped The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are de- signed to activate only in certain side collisions. The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of collision.

Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates. This especially applies to children. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units — If Equipped During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may deploy the SABIC air bags, depending on the severity and type of collision. In these events, the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle.

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A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The air bag inflates in about 30
milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag inflates. This especially applies to children. The side curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated. Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed. Front And Side Impact Sensors — If Equipped In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events.

66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- 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. In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be changed from IGN ON 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. 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.

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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.

68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 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. (Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

• 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, includ- ing your trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your autho- rized 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 switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position. • 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.

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If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine NOTE: 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 the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover 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;

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were buckled/fastened;

• 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. 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 all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years or under 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.

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap can 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.

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

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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. Both types of child restraints are

72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.

WARNING!

Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.

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. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower An- chors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.

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

For additional information, refer to

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WARNING!

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

used in a rear seat.

74 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 lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back.

slouching can move the belt out of position.

as possible.

Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it. • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it.

• In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child

restraint manufacturer’s directions.

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WARNING!

• Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occu- pants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.

76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt, instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in the Quad Cab威, Mega Cab威 and Crew Cab rear seat outboard positions. LATCH equipped seating positions feature both lower anchor bars, located at the back of the seat cushion, and tether strap anchorages, located behind the seat back (refer to “Child Restraint Tether Anchor”).

Quad Cab威/Mega Cab威/Crew Cab Rear Outboard Seats Driver Side

Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seat back tether anchorage have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor- ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle.

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NOTE: • When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children. It is recommended that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle. • If your child restraint seat is not LATCH-compatible,

install the restraint using the vehicle seat belting.

78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The Child Restraint System

WARNING!

Do not install child restraint systems equipped with LATCH mechanisms in the center position of a Quad Cab威 rear seat, or Crew Cab model with a bench rear seat. A child may be placed in the rear center seating position of a Quad Cab威, or Crew Cab bench model using the seat belt and child tether anchorage. The LATCH anchorages in the rear seat are designed for the two outboard seating positions for Quad Cab威, Crew Cab威 with a full bench rear seat, and all three positions for Mega Cab威, Quad Cab威 and Crew Cab威 with a split bench rear seat. Failure to follow this may result in serious or fatal injury.

We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector, and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. In general, you will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower anchor- ages and tether anchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- tions that come with the child restraint system.

WARNING!

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

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”.

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The chart below defines the seating positions with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate.

Driver

Center

CRS Lock

CRS Lock

Passenger CRS Lock

N/A Cinch N/A

First Row N/A Second Row ALR Third Row ALR • N/A — Not Applicable • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor For Regular Cab Only

Driver First Row N/A Second Row N/A • N/A — Not Applicable • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor

Center ALR N/A

ALR ALR ALR

Passenger

ALR N/A

80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: 1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode. 2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. Installing a Child Restraint with a Cinching Latch Plate: 1. To install a child restraint with a cinching latch plate, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the

retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. To attach a child restraint tether strap: • Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat, preferably between the head restraint posts under- neath the head restraint.

Child Restraint Tether Anchor Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for con- nection to tether anchors have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for their older products.

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Tether Anchorage Points At The Right And Center Front Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat. 2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal.

Regular Cab models have two tether anchorages, one each behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab威, Mega Cab威 and Crew Cab models have three anchor- ages, one behind each of the rear seats.

WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the seat could come loose and allow the child to crash into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Follow the instruc- tions below. See your authorized dealer for help if necessary.

82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence (Quad Cab威/Crew Cab/Mega Cab威 - Rear Seats) Mega Cab威 1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat. 2. Lift the cover, and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal.

Regular Cab Tether Strap Mounting

1 — Tether Strap Hook 2 — Tether Strap to Child Restraint 3 — Tether Anchor

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behind each seating position. You can gain access to the center seating position tether strap loop by raising the head restraint and reaching between the rear glass and rear seat.

Mega Cab威 Tether Strap Mounting

3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Quad Cab威/Crew Cab 1. The tether straps loops are located between the rear glass and the rear seat. There is a tether strap loop located

Head Restraint Adjustment

84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint, through the outboard tether strap loop, then route it to the tether strap loop located directly behind the center rear seat. 3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat. 4. Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat, and attach the hooks to the anchor loop. 5. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint through the center seat tether strap loop and anchor to the tether strap loop located behind either outboard seating positions. 6. Install each child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions.

Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab威/Crew Cab

1 — Anchor Loops 2 — Snap Hook 3 — Tether Strap 4 — Passenger’s Side Rear Child Seat 5 — Rear Center Child Seat 6 — Driver’s Side Rear Child Seat

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.

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.

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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”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter- preted as an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS

Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA.

86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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 seri- ously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

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 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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WARNING! (Continued)

• 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.

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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. 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 autho- rized dealer.

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

for service if your defroster

WARNING!

Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- sonal injury.

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WARNING! (Continued)

attached to the floor mat fasteners.

• Always make sure that floor mats are properly • Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and inter- fering 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. • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• 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

installed, 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.

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

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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 exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 98
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 101
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped . . . 102
▫ “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . 104
䡵 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 105
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 121

92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫ Things You Should Know About Your

Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 134
▫ Voice Command System Operation . . . . . . . . 134
▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . 139
▫ Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . . . 141
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 146

䡵 Seats

▫ Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped . . . . . . 147
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped . . . . . 148
▫ 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . 149
▫ Mega Cab威 Rear Seat Features . . . . . . . . . . . 150
▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
䡵 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 156

▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE

Transmitter To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
▫ Memory Position Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
▫ To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

䡵 Lights

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
▫ Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . 163
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With

Automatic Headlights Only)

. . . . . . . . . . . . 164
▫ Headlight Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights . . . . . . . . . 164
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
▫ Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
▫ Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93
▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
. . . . . . . . . . 169
▫ Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
䡵 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped . . . . . . 172
䡵 Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped . . . . . 173
䡵 Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
▫ To Set A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

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▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
䡵 Parksense威 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 177
▫ Parksense威 Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
▫ Parksense威 Warning Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
▫ Parksense威 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense威 . . . . . . . 182
▫ Service The Parksense威 Rear Park Assist

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
▫ Cleaning The Parksense威 System . . . . . . . . . 184
▫ Parksense威 System Usage Precautions . . . . . . 184

䡵 Parkview威 Rear Back Up Camera — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
▫ Turning Parkview威 On Or Off — With

Navigation/Multimedia Radio . . . . . . . . . . . 188

▫ Turning Parkview威 On Or Off — Without

Navigation/Multimedia Radio . . . . . . . . . . . 189
䡵 Overhead Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 189
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 191

▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights

▫ Before You Begin Programming

HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
▫ Programming A Rolling Code . . . . . . . . . . . 193
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code . . . . . . . . 195
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming . . . . 196

▫ Using HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
▫ Open Sunroof — Express Mode . . . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Pinch Protect Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
▫ Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

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▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —

(40–20–40 Seats)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor

Mounted Shifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
▫ Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab威 . . . . . . . . . . 210
▫ Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab . . . . . . . . . . . 211

96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
▫ Glove Box Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
▫ Door Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
▫ Center Storage Compartment —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

▫ Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ Seatback Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
▫ Storage (Regular Cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
▫ Storage And Seats (Crew Cab) . . . . . . . . . . . 218
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers

(Regular Cab Models)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

▫ Manual Sliding Rear Window —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
䡵 Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 221
䡵 Rambox威 — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
▫ Rambox威 Integrated Box Side Storage Bins . . 224
▫ Rambox威 Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
▫ Bed Extender — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
▫ Bed Rail Tie-Down System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
䡵 Slide-In Campers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
▫ Camper Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

䡵 Easy-Off Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

▫ Disconnecting The Rear Camera — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97
▫ Removing The Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
▫ Locking Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS

Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield). Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control lever under the mirror to the night position (lever flipped toward the rear of vehicle).

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light

to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse.

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CAUTION!

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

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

Automatic Dimming Mirror

100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in a 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 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 right side mirror.

Outside Mirrors Folding Feature All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be manu- ally folded both forward and rearward to prevent dam- age.

Folding Mirror

CAUTION!

It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the full rearward position to resist damage when entering a car wash or a narrow location.

Power Mirrors — If Equipped The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door trim panel.

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Power Mirror Controls

The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch.

Power Mirror Controls

1 — Mirror Select Buttons 2 — Four-Way Mirror Control Switch To adjust a mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) button to select the mirror that you want to adjust. NOTE: A light in the select button will indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted.

illuminate

102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move.

Power Mirror Movement

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur- ther information. Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror. The mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts. Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto- matically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.

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To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the sun visor downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the “Slide-On-Rod” until the sun visor is in the desired position.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun.

Slide-On-Rod Extender

104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out- board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped in or out).

NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror and can be adjusted separately.

Trailer Towing Position

Blindspot Mirror

Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone al- lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands (e.g., “Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ “Work” or “Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212”). Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehi- cle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect™ Phone. NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile”, Ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect™ website for supported phones. For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following websites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect

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• www.jeep.com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400
Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. is driven through your The Uconnect™ Phone Bluetooth威 phone. Profile” mobile “Hands-Free Uconnect™ features Bluetooth威 technology - the global standard that enables different electronic devices to con- nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you stow your mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the

106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages.

WARNING!

Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing serious injury or death.

steering wheel controls

Uconnect™ Phone Button The radio or (if equipped) will contain the two control buttons button and Voice Com- (Uconnect™ Phone mand button) that will enable you to access the system. When you press the button you will hear the word Uconnect™ followed by a BEEP. The beep is your signal to give a command.

Voice Command Button

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

The Uconnect™ Phone can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth威 mobile phone. See the Uconnect™ website for supported phones. Refer to your mobile service provider or the phone manufacturer for details. The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the Uconnect™ Phone such as “CELL” or caller ID on certain radios.

Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone menu structure. Voice commands are required after most Uconnect™ Phone prompts. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options. • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the beep, which follows the “Ready” prompt or an- other prompt. • For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying “Setup” and then “Pair a Device”, the following compound command can be said: “Pair a Bluetooth威 Device”. • For each feature explanation in this section, only the compound form of the voice command is given. You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it. For

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example, you can use the compound form voice command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break the compound form command into two voice com- mands: “Phonebook” and “New Entry”. Please re- member, the Uconnect™ Phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/meters away from you.

Voice Command Tree Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section. Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say “Help” following the beep. The Uconnect™ Phone will play some of the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the Uconnect™ Phone, simply press the button and follow the audible prompts for directions. Uconnect™ Phone sessions begin with a press of the button on the radio control head.

108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu. Pair (Link) Uconnect™ Phone To A Mobile Phone To begin using your Uconnect™ Phone, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth威 enabled mobile phone. To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The Uconnect™ website may also provide detailed instruc- tions for pairing. The following are general phone to Uconnect™ Phone pairing instructions: • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say

button to begin.

“Device Pairing”.

and follow the audible prompts.

• When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” • You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi- fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process. • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the Uconnect™ Phone a name for your mobile phone. Each mobile phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile phones to your Uconnect™ Phone. However, at any given time, only one mobile phone can be in use, connected to your Uconnect™ System. The priority allows the Uconnect™ Phone to know which mobile

phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the Uconnect™ Phone will use the priority three mobile phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority mobile phone at any time (refer to “Advanced Phone Connectivity” in this section).

“Dial”.

button to begin.

Dial By Saying A Number • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • The system will prompt you to say the number you • For example, you can say “234-567-8901”. • The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios.

want to call.

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“Call”.

button to begin.

person you want to call.

Call By Saying A Name • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • The system will prompt you to say the name of the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say “John Doe”, where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the Uconnect™ phonebook or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your Uconnect™ Phonebook”, in the phonebook. • The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number, which may appear in the display of certain radios.

button to begin.

“Phonebook New Entry”.

110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long names helps the Voice Command and it is recom- mended. For example, say “Robert Smith” or “Robert” instead of “Bob”. • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- book entry, if desired. • When prompted, recite the phone number for the

phonebook entry that you are adding.

After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu. The Uconnect™ Phone will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. In addition, if equipped and supported by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone automati- cally downloads your mobile phone’s phonebook. Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect™ website for supported phones.

downloaded Phonebook, “Call by Saying a Name” section.

• To call a name from the Uconnect™ Phonebook or follow the procedure in • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is made to the Uconnect™ Phone, for example, after you start the vehicle. • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect™ Phone. • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- able, the previously downloaded phonebook is avail- able for use. • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile

phone is accessible.

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• Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- book. • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to Uconnect™ Phone on the next phone connection.

when the vehicle is not in motion.

Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries NOTE: • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be • Press the

deleted or edited.

button to begin.

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“Phonebook Edit Entry”.

• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the

mobile, or other) that you wish to edit.

entry that you wish to edit.

phonebook entry that you are editing.

After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to the main menu. “Phonebook Edit Entry” can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a

mobile and a home number, but you can add “John Doe’s” work number later using the “Phonebook Edit Entry” feature. Delete Uconnect™ Phonebook Entry NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say “List Names” to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose. To select one of the entries

“Phonebook Delete”.

from the list, press the button while the Uconnect™ Phone is playing the desired entry and say “Delete”. • After you enter the name, the Uconnect™ Phone will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be

language is deleted.

deleted or edited.

Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say

button to begin.

“Phonebook Erase All”.

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wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.

• The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be • Note that only the phonebook in the current language • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be

is deleted.

deleted.

deleted or edited.

button to begin.

List All Names In The Uconnect™ Phonebook • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the names of all the phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- book entries, if available.

“Phonebook List Names”.

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• To call one of the names in the list, press the

button during the playing of the desired name, and say “Call”.

NOTE: The user can also exercise “Edit” or “Delete” operations at this point. • The Uconnect™ Phone will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone. Check with your mobile service provider for the features that you have.

Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the Uconnect™ Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio sys- tem, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the button to accept the call. To reject the call. Press the button until you hear a single call, press and hold the beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected. Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your button to place the current mobile phone. Press the call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call

when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it. Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress To make a second call while you are currently on a call, press the button and say “Dial” or “Call” followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer to “Conference Call” in this section. Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the button until you hear a single beep.

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Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), button until you hear a single beep, indicat- press the ing that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at a time. Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on button until you hear a hold), press and hold the double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the button while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as described under “Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress”. After the second call has established, button until you hear a double press and hold the beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call.

116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the phone far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the Redial • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that

button until you hear a single beep.

button to begin.

“Redial”.

was dialed from your mobile phone.

NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the Uconnect™ Phone.

Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Uconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail- able on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the Uconnect™ Phone either until the call ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the Uconnect™ Phone and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the Uconnect™ Phone for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred from the Uconnect™ Phone to the mobile phone.

• An active call

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

Uconnect™ Phone Features

Language Selection To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is using: • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to English, Espanol, or Francais. • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete

button to begin.

the language selection.

After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. NOTE: After every Uconnect™ Phone language change operation, only the language-specific 32-name phone- book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- specific and is usable across all languages.

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Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency

number for your area.

If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

button to begin.

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

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Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available mobile service and area. • If supported, this number may be programmable on button and say • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phone directly.

some systems. To do this, press the “Setup”, followed by “Emergency”.

WARNING!

To use your Uconnect™ Phone System in an emer- gency, your mobile phone must be: • turned on, • paired to the Uconnect™ System, • and have network coverage.

Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance: • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say

button to begin.

“Towing Assistance”.

NOTE: • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- 3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” coverage details on the DVD in the Warranty Information Booklet and the 24-Hour Towing Assistance references. • If supported, this number may be programmable on button and say

some systems. To do this, press the “Setup”, followed by “Towing Assistance”.

Paging To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies, which time out a little too soon to work properly with the Uconnect™ Phone. Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. Working With Automated Systems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system. You can use your Uconnect™ Phone to access a voice mail system or an automated service, such as a paging service or automated customer service line. Some ser- vices require immediate response selection. In some instances, the Uconnect™ Phone.

that may be too quick for use of

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When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word “Send”. For example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can button and say, “3 7 4 6 #Send”. Saying press the a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by “Send”, is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and to leave a number on a pager. You can also send stored Uconnect™ phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to button and say, “Send.” The call and then press the system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send.

120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. NOTE: • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature.

network configurations. This is normal.

Barge In — Overriding Prompts The “Voice Command” button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice command immediately. For example, if a prompt is asking “Would you like to pair a phone, clear a...,” you button and say, “Pair a Phone” to could press the select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt.

Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say

button to begin.

one of the following: − “Setup Confirmation Prompts On” − “Setup Confirmation Prompts Off”

Phone And Network Status Indicators