Chrysler 300 (2022 year). Manual in english

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NOTE:



The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver

about rapidly approaching vehicles that are

outside the detection zones.



The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT

change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. There

fore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for

both your vehicle and trailer before making a

lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e.,

bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the

side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM

warning light randomly alerting on the trailer or

even remaining illuminated the entire time the

vehicle is in a forward gear

page 129.



The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may

experience drop outs (blinking on and off) of the

side mirror warning indicator lamps when a

motorcycle or any small object remains at the

side of the vehicle for extended periods of time

(more than a couple of seconds).

The BSM system can become blocked if snow, ice,

mud, or other road contaminations accumulate on

the rear fascia/bumper where the radar sensors

are located. The system may also detect blockage

if the vehicle is operated in areas with extremely

low radar returns such as a desert or parallel to a

large elevation drop. If blockage is detected, a

“Blind Spot Temporarily Unavailable, Wipe Rear

Corners” message will display in the cluster, both

mirror lights will illuminate, and BSM and RCP

alerts will not occur. This is normal operation. The

system will automatically recover and resume

function when the condition clears. To minimize

system blockage, do not block the area of the rear

fascia/bumper where the radar sensors are

located with foreign objects (bumper stickers,

bicycle racks, etc.) and keep it clear of road

contaminations.

Sensor Location (Driver Side Shown)

The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the

detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning

light located in the outside mirrors in addition to

sounding an audible (chime) alert and reducing the

radio volume if the corresponding turn signal is

activated

page 154.

The BSM system monitors the detection zone from

three different entry points (side, rear, front) while

driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM

system will issue an alert during these types of

zone entries.
Entering From The Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from

either side of the vehicle.

Side Monitoring

Entering From The Rear
Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on

either side and enter the rear detection zone with

a relative speed of less than 31 mph (50 km/h).

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Rear Monitoring

Overtaking Traffic
If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative

speed of less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the

vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately

1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.

If the difference in speed between the two vehicles

is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the warning

light will not illuminate.

Overtaking/Approaching

The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert

on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts,

walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally

the system may alert on such objects. This is

normal operation and your vehicle does not require

service.

Overtaking/Passing

The BSM system will not alert you of objects that

are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle

in adjacent lanes

page 273.

Opposing Traffic

WARNING!

The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid

to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.

The BSM system is not designed to detect

pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Even if your

vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always

check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your

shoulder, and use your turn signal before

changing lanes. Failure to do so can result in

serious injury or death.

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Rear Cross Path (RCP) Detection —

If Equipped

RCP is intended to aid the driver when backing out

of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming

vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and

cautiously out of the parking space until the rear

end of the vehicle is exposed. The RCP system will

then have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an

oncoming vehicle is detected, alert the driver.

RCP Detection Zones

RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both

sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving

toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum

speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h), to objects

moving a maximum of approximately 20 mph

(32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations.

When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the

driver is alerted using both the visual and audible

alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
NOTE:

In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be

blocked by vehicles parked on either side. If the

sensors are blocked by other structures or

vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the

driver.

Blind Spot Modes

Blind Spot has three selectable modes of

operation that are available in the Uconnect

system.

Blind Spot Alert Lights Only
When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM

system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate

side view mirror based on a detected object.

However, when the system is operating in Rear

Cross Path (RCP) mode, the system will respond

with both visual and audible alerts when a

detected object is present. Whenever an audible

alert is requested, the radio is muted.
Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime

mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in

the appropriate side view mirror based on a

detected object. If the turn signal is then activated,

and it corresponds to an alert present on that side

of the vehicle, an audible chime will also be

sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detected

object are present on the same side at the same

time, both the visual and audible alerts will be

issued. In addition to the audible alert the radio (if

on) will also be muted.
NOTE:

Whenever an audible alert is requested by the

BSM system, the radio is also muted.
When the system is in RCP, the system shall

respond with both visual and audible alerts when a

detected object is present. Whenever an audible

alert is requested, the radio is also muted. Turn/

hazard signal status is ignored; the RCP state

always requests the chime.

WARNING!

Rear Cross Path Detection (RCP) is not a backup

aid system. It is intended to be used to help a

driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking

lot situation. Drivers must be careful when

backing up, even when using RCP. Always check

carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you,

and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals,

other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots

before backing up. Failure to do so can result in

serious injury or death.

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Blind Spot Alert Off
When the BSM system is turned off there will be no

visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP

systems.
NOTE:

The BSM system will store the current operating

mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the

vehicle is started the previously stored mode will

be recalled and used.

ORWARD

OLLISION

ARNING

(FCW)

ITH

ITIGATION

PERATION

—

QUIPPED

FCW with Mitigation provides the driver with

audible warnings, visual warnings (within the

instrument cluster display), and may apply a brake

jerk to warn the driver when it detects a potential

frontal collision. The warnings and limited braking

are intended to provide the driver with enough time

to react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision.
NOTE:

FCW monitors the information from the forward

looking sensors, as well as the Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) system, to calculate the probability of

a forward collision. When the system determines

that a forward collision is probable, the driver will

be provided with audible and visual warnings and

may provide a brake jerk warning. If the driver does

not take action based upon these progressive

warnings, then the system will provide a limited

level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and

mitigate the potential forward collision. If the driver

reacts to the warnings by braking and the system

determines that the driver intends to avoid the

collision by braking but has not applied sufficient

brake force, the system will compensate and

provide additional brake force as required. If a

Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event

begins at a speed below 20 mph (32 km/h), the

system may provide the maximum or partial

braking to mitigate the potential forward collision.

If the Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation

event stops the vehicle completely, the system will

hold the vehicle at standstill for two seconds and

then release the brakes.

FCW Message

When the system determines a collision with the

vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the

warning message will be deactivated

page 273.

NOTE:



The minimum speed for FCW activation is

1 mph (2 km/h).



The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects

other than vehicles such as guardrails or sign

posts based on the course prediction. This is

expected and is a part of normal FCW activation

and functionality.



It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To prevent

such misuse of the system, after four Active

Braking events within an ignition cycle, the

Active Braking portion of FCW will be deacti

vated until the next ignition cycle.



The FCW system is intended for on-road use

only. If the vehicle is taken off-road, the FCW

system should be deactivated to prevent unnec

essary warnings due to the surroundings.

WARNING!

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended

to avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW

detect every type of potential collision. The driver

has the responsibility to avoid a collision by

controlling the vehicle via braking and steering.

Failure to follow this warning could lead to

serious injury or death.

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Turning FCW On Or Off

NOTE:

The default status of FCW is on; this allows the

system to warn you of a possible collision with the

vehicle in front of you.
The Forward Collision activation/deactivation is

located in "Uconnect Settings" under "Safety And

Driving Assistance". Forward Collision can be

checked or unchecked.
When FCW is selected off, there will be an "FCW

OFF" icon that appears in the instrument cluster

display.
Changing the FCW status to off prevents the

system from warning you of a possible collision

with the vehicle in front of you.
NOTE:

The FCW system’s default state is on. The FCW

system state is kept in memory from one ignition

cycle to the next. If the system is turned off, it will

remain off when the vehicle is restarted.

Changing FCW And Active Braking Status

The FCW Sensitivity and Active Braking settings are

programmable through the Uconnect system

page 129.

The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting and

the Active Braking is set to “on”; this allows the

system to warn you of a possible collision with the

vehicle in front of you when you are farther away

and it applies limited braking. This gives you the

most reaction time to avoid a possible collision.
Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting,

allows the system to warn you of a possible

collision with the vehicle in front of you when you

are much closer. This setting provides less

reaction time than the “Far” setting, which allows

for a more dynamic driving experience.
NOTE:



The system will retain the last setting selected

by the driver after ignition shut down.



FCW may not react to irrelevant objects such as

overhead objects, ground reflections, objects

not in the path of the vehicle, stationary objects

that are far away, oncoming traffic, or leading

vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed.



FCW disables in the same manner as ACC, and

will display a screen indicating that the feature

is unavailable when it has been disabled.

FCW Limited Warning

If the instrument cluster display reads “ACC/FCW

Limited Functionality” or “ACC/FCW Limited

Functionality Clean Front Windshield”

momentarily, there may be a condition that limits

FCW functionality. Although the vehicle is still

drivable under normal conditions, the active

braking may not be fully available. Once the

condition that limited the system performance is

no longer present, the system will return to its full

performance state. If the problem persists, see an

authorized dealer.

Service FCW Warning

If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster

display reads:



ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required



Cruise/FCW Unavailable Service Required

This indicates there is an internal system fault.

Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal

conditions, have the system checked by an

authorized dealer.

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IRE

RESSURE

ONITORING

YSTEM

(TPMS)

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will

warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the

vehicle recommended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by

about 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This

means that when the outside temperature

decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire

pressure should always be set based on cold

inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire

pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for

at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile

(1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire

inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum

inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall.

The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle

is driven — this is normal and there should be no

adjustment for this increased pressure.
See

page 242 on how to properly inflate the

vehicle’s tires.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure

if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure

warning limit for any reason, including low

temperature effects and natural pressure loss

through the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low

tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and

will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above

the recommended cold placard pressure. Once the

low tire pressure warning (TPMS Warning Light)

illuminates, you must increase the tire pressure to

the recommended cold placard pressure in order

for the TPMS Warning Light to turn off. The system

will automatically update and the TPMS Warning

Light will turn off once the system receives the

updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be

driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph

(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this

information.
NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need

to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa)

above the recommended cold placard pressure in

order to turn the TPMS Warning Light off.
For example, your vehicle may have a

recommended cold (parked for more than three

hours) placard pressure of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the

ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the

measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), a

temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the

tire pressure to approximately 23 psi (158 kPa).

This tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn

on the TPMS Warning Light. Driving the vehicle

may cause the tire pressure to rise to

approximately 27 psi (186 kPa), but the TPMS

Warning Light will still be on. In this situation, the

TPMS Warning Light will turn off only after the tires

are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold

placard pressure value.

CAUTION!



The TPMS has been optimized for the original

equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures

and warning have been established for the

tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesir

able system operation or sensor damage

may result when using replacement equip

ment that is not of the same size, type, and/

or style. The TPMS sensor is not designed for

use on aftermarket wheels and may

contribute to a poor overall system perfor

mance or sensor damage. Customers are

encouraged to use Original Equipment Manu

facturer (OEM) wheels to ensure proper

TPMS feature operation.



Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

sensor to become inoperable. After using an

aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended

that you take your vehicle to an authorized

dealer to have your sensor function checked.



After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure

always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will

prevent moisture and dirt from entering the

valve stem, which could damage the TPMS

sensor.

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NOTE:



The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire

care and maintenance or to provide warning of

a tire failure or condition.



The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure

gauge while adjusting your tire pressure.



Driving on a significantly underinflated tire

causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire

failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel effi

ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the

vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.



The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire

maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility

to maintain correct tire pressure using an accu

rate tire pressure gauge, even if underinflation

has not reached the level to trigger illumination

of the TPMS Warning Light.



Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire

pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual

tire pressure in the tire.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses

wireless technology with wheel rim mounted

electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels.

Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the

valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the

receiver module

page 273.

NOTE:

It is particularly important for you to check the tire

pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly

and to maintain the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following components:



Receiver module.



Four Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors.



Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System

messages, which display in the instrument

cluster.



Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low

Pressure Warnings

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) Warning Light will illuminate in

the instrument cluster and a chime will

sound when tire pressure is low in one

or more of the four active road tires. In addition,

the instrument cluster will display an “Inflate to XX”

message and a graphic showing the pressure

values of each tire with the low tire pressure values

shown in a different color.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display

Low Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display

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Should this occur, you should stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure

condition (those shown in a different color in the

instrument cluster graphic) to the vehicle’s

recommended cold placard pressure inflation

value as shown in the “Inflate to XX” message.

Once the system receives the updated tire

pressures, the system will automatically update,

the graphic display in the instrument cluster will

change color back to the original color, and the

TPMS Warning Light will turn off. The vehicle may

need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above

15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive

this information.
NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need

to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa)

above the recommended cold placard pressure in

order to turn the TPMS Warning Light off.

Service TPMS Warning

If a system fault is detected, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light will flash

on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.

The system fault will also sound a chime. In addition,

the instrument cluster will display a "Service Tire

Pressure System" message for a minimum of five

seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the

pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being

received.

If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will

repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the

system fault no longer exists, the TPMS Warning Light

will no longer flash, and the "Service Tire Pressure

System" message will no longer display, and a

pressure value will display in place of the dashes. A

system fault can occur due to any of the following:



Signal interference due to electronic devices or

driving next to facilities emitting the same radio

frequencies as the TPMS sensors.



Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels

or wheel housings.



Using tire chains on the vehicle.



Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS

sensors.

Vehicles With Compact Spare
1. The compact spare tire or non-matching full size

does not have a Tire Pressure Monitoring

System sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not

monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.

2. If you install the compact or non-matching full

size spare tire in place of a road tire that has a

pressure below the low-pressure warning limit,

upon the next ignition key cycle, the TPMS

Warning Light will remain on and a chime will

sound. In addition, the graphic in the

instrument cluster will still display a different

color pressure value and an "Inflate to XX"

message.

3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes

above 15 mph (24 km/h), the TPMS Warning

Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and

then remain on solid. In addition, the

instrument cluster will display a “Service Tire

Pressure System” message for five seconds

and then display dashes (- -) in place of the

pressure value.

4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a

chime will sound, the TPMS Warning Light will

flash on and off for 75 seconds and then

remain on solid, and the instrument cluster will

display a “Service Tire Pressure System”

message for five seconds and then display

dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.

5. Once you repair or replace the original road

tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of

the compact spare or non-matching full size,

the TPMS will update automatically. In

addition, the TPMS Warning Light will turn off

and the graphic in the instrument cluster will

display a new pressure value instead of

dashes (- -), as long as no tire pressure is

below the low-pressure warning limit in any of

the four active road tires. The vehicle may

need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above

15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to

receive this information.

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TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) can

be deactivated if replacing all four wheel and tire

assemblies (road tires) with wheel and tire

assemblies that do not have TPMS sensors, such

as when installing winter wheel and tire

assemblies on your vehicle.
To deactivate the TPMS, first replace all four wheel

and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires not

equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for

20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The TPMS

will chime, the TPMS Warning Light will flash on

and off for 75 seconds and then remain on. The

instrument cluster will display the “Service Tire

Pressure System” message and then display

dashes (--) in place of the pressure values.
Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS

will no longer chime or display the “Service Tire

Pressure System” message in the instrument

cluster but dashes (--) will remain in place of the

pressure values.
To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel and

tire assemblies (road tires) with tires equipped with

TPMS sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for up to

20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The TPMS

will chime, the TPMS Warning Light will flash on

and off for 75 seconds and then turn off. The

instrument cluster will display the “Service Tire

Pressure System” message and then display

pressure values in place of the dashes. On the next

ignition cycle the "Service Tire Pressure System"

message will no longer be displayed as long as no

system fault exists.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your

vehicle are the restraint systems:

CCUPANT

ESTRAINT

YSTEMS

EATURES



Seat Belt Systems



Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags



Child Restraints

Some of the safety features described in this

section may be standard equipment on some

models, or may be optional equipment on others. If

you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer.

MPORTANT

AFETY

RECAUTIONS

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.

Here are some simple steps you can take to

minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should

always ride buckled up in the rear seat of a

vehicle with a rear seat.

2. A child who is not big enough to wear the

vehicle seat belt properly must be secured in

the appropriate child restraint or

belt-positioning booster seat in a rear seating

position

page 176.

3. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a

rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the

front passenger seat, move the seat as far

back as possible and use the proper child

restraint

page 176.

4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt

behind them or under their arm.

5. You should read the instructions provided with

your child restraint to make sure that you are

using it properly.

6. All occupants should always wear their lap and

shoulder belts properly.

7. The driver and front passenger seats should

be moved back as far as practical to allow the

front air bags room to inflate.

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8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your

vehicle has side air bags, and deployment

occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully

into the space between occupants and the

door and occupants could be injured.

9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be

modified to accommodate a disabled person,

see

page 270 for customer service contact

information.

EAT

ELT

YSTEMS

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver,

even on short trips. Someone on the road may be

a poor driver and could 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.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert)

Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped

BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind

the driver and outboard front seat

passenger (if equipped with outboard

front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle

their seat belts. The BeltAlert feature is active

whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/

RUN position.
Initial Indication
If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch

is first in the START or ON/RUN position, a chime

will signal for a few seconds. If the driver or

outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with

outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is

unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the

START or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt Reminder

Light will turn on and remain on until both outboard

front seat belts are buckled. The outboard front

passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an

outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.

BeltAlert Warning Sequence
The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when

the vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle

speed range and the driver or outboard front seat

passenger is unbuckled (if equipped with outboard

front passenger seat BeltAlert) (the outboard front

passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the

outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). The

BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the

Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an

intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning

sequence has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder

Light will remain on until the seat belts are

buckled. The BeltAlert warning sequence may

repeat based on vehicle speed until the driver and

occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts

are buckled. The driver should instruct all

occupants to buckle their seat belts.
Change Of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if

equipped with outboard front passenger seat

BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the

vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert warning sequence

will begin until the seat belts are buckled again.

WARNING!



Never place a rear-facing child restraint in

front of an air bag. A deploying passenger

front air bag can cause death or serious injury

to a child 12 years or younger, including a

child in a rear-facing child restraint.



Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the

front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing

child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle

does not have a rear seat, do not transport a

rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.

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(Continued)

The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not

active when the outboard front passenger seat is

unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered when an

animal or other items are placed on the outboard

front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat

(if equipped). It is recommended that pets be

restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet

harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat

belts, and cargo is properly stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by an

authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not

recommend deactivating BeltAlert.
NOTE:

If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or

outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with

outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is

unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn

on and remain on until the driver and outboard

front seat passenger seat belts are buckled.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped

with lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during

very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows

the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely

with you under normal conditions. However, in a

collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk

of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown

out of the vehicle.

WARNING!



Relying on the air bags alone could lead to

more severe injuries in a collision. The air

bags work with your seat belt to restrain you

properly. In some collisions, the air bags won’t

deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even

though you have air bags.



In a collision, you and your passengers can

suffer much greater injuries if you are not

properly buckled up. You can strike the inte

rior 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.



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 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. Occupants,

including the driver, should always wear their

seat belts whether or not an air bag is also

provided at their seating position to minimize

the risk of severe injury or death in the event

of a crash.



Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make

your injuries in a collision much worse. You

might suffer internal injuries, or you could

even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these

instructions to wear your seat belt safely and

to keep your passengers 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 a lap belt for more than one person, no

matter what their size.

WARNING!

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back

and adjust the seat.

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of

the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear

seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat).

Grab the latch plate and pull out the seat belt.

Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as

necessary to allow the seat belt to go around

your lap.

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

WARNING!



A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk

of injury in a collision. The seat belt forces

won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones,

but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap

part of your seat belt as low as possible and

keep it snug.



A twisted seat belt may not protect you prop

erly. In a collision, it could even cut into you.

Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body,

without twists. If you can’t straighten a seat

belt in your vehicle, take it to an authorized

dealer immediately and have it fixed.



A seat 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

seat belt into the buckle nearest you.



A seat 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.



A seat 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 seat belt worn under

the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t

as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the seat 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.



A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a

collision and leave you with no protection.

Inspect the seat belt system periodically,

checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.

Damaged parts must be replaced immedi

ately. Do not disassemble or modify the seat

belt system. If your vehicle is involved in a

collision, or if you have questions regarding

seat belt or retractor conditions, take your

vehicle to an authorized FCA dealer or autho

rized FCA Certified Collision Care Program

facility for inspection.

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3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert

the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a

“click.”

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies

low across your hips, 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 seat belt reduces the risk of sliding

under the seat belt in a collision.

Positioning The Lap Belt

5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder

and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it

is comfortable and not resting on your neck.

The retractor will withdraw any slack in the

shoulder belt.

6. To release the seat belt, push the red button

on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically

retract to its stowed position. If necessary,

slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow

the seat belt to retract fully.

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 inches (15 to 30 cm) above

the latch plate, grab and twist the seat 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 and the seat belt is

no longer twisted.

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the driver and outboard front passenger seats,

the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted

upward or downward to position the seat belt away

from your neck. Push or squeeze the anchorage

button to release the anchorage, and move it up or

down to the position that serves you best.

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Adjustable Anchorage

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will

prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower

position, and if you are taller than average, you will

prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a higher

position. After you release the anchorage button,

try to move it up or down to make sure that it is

locked in position.
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 pushing or

squeezing the release button. To verify the

shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward

on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked

into position.

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even

when the webbing is fully extended and the

adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if

equipped) is in its lowest position, an authorized

dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender.

The Seat Belt Extender should be used only if the

existing seat belt is not long enough. When the

Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different

occupant, it must be removed.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

WARNING!



Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make

your injuries in a collision much worse. You

might suffer internal injuries, or you could

even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these

instructions to wear your seat belt safely and

to keep your passengers safe, too.



Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder

and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it

is comfortable and not resting on your neck.

The retractor will withdraw any slack in the

shoulder belt.



Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce

the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.



Always make all seat belt height adjustments

when the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING!



ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically

required in order to properly fit the original

seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt

Extender if, when worn, the distance between

the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender

buckle and the center of the occupant’s body

is LESS than 6 inches.



Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed

can increase the risk of serious injury or death

in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender

when the lap belt is not long enough and only

use in the recommended seating positions.

Remove and store the Seat Belt Extender

when not needed.

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Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including

pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of

an accident is reduced for the mother and the

unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below the

abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips.

Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away

from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt

behind the back or under the arm.

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The front outboard seat belt system is 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 removing slack

from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners

work for all size occupants, including those in child

restraints.
NOTE:

These devices are not a substitute for proper seat

belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still

must be worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant

Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the

pretensioners are single use items. A deployed

pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be

replaced immediately.

Energy Management Feature

The front outboard seat belt system is equipped

with an Energy Management feature that may help

further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a

collision. The seat belt system has a retractor

assembly that is designed to release webbing in a

controlled manner.

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors

(ALR)

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions

are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child

restraint system

page 185.

The figure below illustrates the locking feature for

each seating position.

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

If the passenger seating position is equipped with

an ALR and is being used for normal usage, only

pull the seat 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 clicking sound as the

seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract

completely in this case and then carefully pull out

only the amount of webbing necessary to

comfortably wrap around the occupant’s

mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle

until you hear a "click."
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is

automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still

retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child

restraint is installed in a seating position that has

a seat belt with this feature. Children 12 years old

and under should always be properly restrained in

the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat.

WARNING!



Never place a rear-facing child restraint in

front of an air bag. A deploying passenger

front air bag can cause death or serious injury

to a child 12 years or younger, including a

child in a rear-facing child restraint.

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How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder

belt.

2. Grab the shoulder portion and pull downward

until the entire seat belt is extracted.

3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt

retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This

indicates the seat 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.

UPPLEMENTAL

ESTRAINT

YSTEMS

(SRS)

Some of the safety features described in this

section may be standard equipment on some

models, or may be optional equipment on others. If

you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer.

The air bag system must be ready to protect you in

a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller

(ORC) monitors the internal circuits and

interconnecting wiring associated with the

electrical Air Bag System Components. Your

vehicle may be equipped with the following Air Bag

System Components:

Air Bag System Components



Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)



Air Bag Warning Light



Steering Wheel and Column



Instrument Panel



Knee Impact Bolsters



Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags



Seat Belt Buckle Switch



Supplemental Side Air Bags



Supplemental Knee Air Bags



Front and Side Impact Sensors



Seat Belt Pretensioners



Seat Track Position Sensors



Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the

front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing

child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle

does not have a rear seat, do not transport a

rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.

WARNING!



The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the

switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

feature or any other seat belt function is not

working properly when checked according to

the procedures in the Service Manual.



Failure to replace the seat belt assembly

could increase the risk of injury in collisions.



Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to

restrain occupants who are wearing the seat

belt or children who are using booster seats.

The locked mode is only used to install

rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints

that have a harness for restraining the child.

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