Chrysler Grand Caravan (2022 year). Manual in english

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Seat Belt Park Stitch — If Equipped

The rear outboard seat belts may be equipped with

a park stitch to raise the latch plate for easier

access to occupants. If the park stitch interferes

with the tight installation of a child restraint, slide

the latch plate over the stitching to shorten the lap

portion of the belt and install the car seat normally.

When the car seat is removed from the vehicle,

slide the latch plate above the park stitch to enable

occupants to latch the seat belt securely.

Seat Belt Park Stitch Location

Third Row Stow Clip — If Equipped

Your vehicle may be equipped with a stow clip on

the lower trim behind the third row. This clip is used

to hold the seat belt out of the path of the power

folding third row seat. Only place the seat belt

webbing in this clip while folding and opening the

seat. Do not leave the webbing behind the clip

when using the belt to restrain an occupant.

Third Row Stow Clip

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



Occupant Classification System

WARNING!

Do not place the seat belt webbing behind the

third row stow clip when using the seat belt to

restrain an occupant. The seat belt will not be

positioned properly on the occupant and they

could be more seriously injured in an accident

as a result.

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Air Bag Warning Light

The Occupant Restraint Controller (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 ignition switch is in the OFF position

or in the ACC position, 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 bag system even if the

battery loses power or it becomes disconnected

prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the

instrument panel for approximately four to eight

seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is

first in the ON/RUN position. 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 to alert you if the light comes on again after

initial startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will

illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning

Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect

the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the

nature of the malfunction. 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 igni

tion switch is first in the ON/RUN position.



The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the

four to eight-second interval.



The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit

tently or remains on while driving.

NOTE:

If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine

related gauges are not working, the Occupant

Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In

this condition the air bags may not be ready to

inflate for your protection. Have an authorized

dealer service the air bag system immediately.

Redundant Air Bag Warning Light

If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is

detected, which could affect the

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS),

the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will

illuminate on the instrument panel. The

Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until

the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will

sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag

Warning Light has come on and a fault has been

detected. If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light

comes on intermittently or remains on while driving

have an authorized dealer service the vehicle

immediately

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Front Air Bags

This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder

belts for both the driver and front passenger. The

front air bags are a supplement to the seat belt

restraint systems. The driver front air bag is

mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The

passenger front air bag is mounted in the

instrument panel, above the glove compartment.

The words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are

embossed on the air bag covers.

WARNING!

Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your

instrument panel could mean you won’t have the

air bag system 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.

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Front Air Bag/Knee Bolster Locations

Driver And Passenger 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) or other system components.

The first stage inflator is triggered immediately

during an impact that requires air bag deployment.

A low energy output is used in less severe

collisions. A higher energy output is used for more

severe collisions.
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 buckled. The seat belt buckle switch may

adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air

Bags.
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 is equipped with a right front

passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS)

that is designed to provide Passenger Advanced

Front Air Bag output appropriate to the occupant’s

seated weight input, as determined by the OCS.

1 — Driver And Passenger Front Air Bags
2 — Driver Knee Impact Bolster/

Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
3 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster/

Supplemental Passenger Knee Air Bag

WARNING!



Being too close to the steering wheel or instru

ment panel during front air bag deployment

could cause serious injury, including death. Air

bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfort

ably extending your arms to reach the steering

wheel or instrument panel.



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.

WARNING!

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Front Air Bag Operation

Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional

protection by supplementing the seat belts. Front

air bags are not expected to reduce the risk of

injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. The front

air bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions,

including some that may produce substantial

vehicle damage — for example, some pole

collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset

collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and

location of impact, front air bags may deploy in

crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but

that produce a severe initial deceleration.
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

collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in

position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

detects a collision requiring the front air bags, it

signals the inflator units. A large quantity of

non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air

bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper

passenger side of the instrument panel separate

and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to

their full size. The front air bags fully inflate in less

time than it takes to blink your eyes. The front air

bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain

the driver and front passenger.

Occupant Classification System (OCS) —

Front Passenger Seat

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) is part of

a Federally regulated safety system for this vehicle.

It is designed to provide Passenger Advanced Front

Air Bag output appropriate to the occupant’s seated

weight, as determined by the OCS.
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists

of the following:



Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)



Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and

Sensor located in the front passenger seat



Air Bag Warning Light

Occupant Classification Module (OCM) And Sensor
The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is

located underneath the front passenger seat. The

Sensor is located beneath the passenger seat

cushion foam. Any weight on the seat will be sensed

by the Sensor. The OCM uses input from the Sensor

to determine the front passenger’s most probable

classification. The OCM communicates this

information to the ORC. The ORC may reduce the

inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air

Bag deployment based on occupant classification.

In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is

important for the front passenger to be seated

properly and properly wearing the seat belt.

WARNING!



No objects should be placed over or near the

air bag on the instrument panel or steering

wheel 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.



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, air bags won’t

deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even

though you have air bags.

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The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. The OCS may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

if the OCS estimates that:



The front passenger seat is unoccupied or has very light objects on it; or



The front passenger seat is occupied by a small passenger, including a child; or



The front passenger seat is occupied by a rear-facing child restraint; or



The front passenger is not properly seated or his or her weight is taken off of the seat for a period of time.

* It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult, allowing a full-power Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag deployment. Never allow children to ride in the

front passenger seat and never install a child restraint system, including a rear-facing child restraint, in the front passenger seat.

Front Passenger Seat Occupant Status

Front Passenger Air Bag Output

Rear-facing child restraint

Reduced-power deployment

Child, including a child in a forward-facing child restraint or booster seat*

Reduced-power deployment OR Full-power deployment

Properly seated adult

Full-power deployment OR reduced-power deployment

Unoccupied seat

Reduced-power deployment

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.



Children 12 years or younger should always ride buckled up in the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat.

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The OCS determines the front passenger’s most

probable classification. The OCS estimates the

seated weight on the front passenger seat and

where that weight is located. The OCS

communicates the classification status to the ORC.

The ORC uses the classification to determine

whether the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

inflation rate should be adjusted.
In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is

important for the front passenger to be seated

properly and properly wearing the seat belt.

Properly seated passengers are:



Sitting upright



Facing forward



Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet

comfortably on or near the floor



Sitting with their back against the seatback and

the seatback in an upright position

Seated Properly

Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)
When a lighter weight passenger, including a small

adult, occupies the front passenger seat, the OCS

may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger

Advanced Front Air Bag. This does not mean that

the OCS is working improperly.
Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s

seated weight on the front passenger seat
The front passenger’s seated weight must be

properly positioned on the front passenger seat.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury or

death. The OCS determines the most probable

classification of the occupant that it detects. The

OCS will detect the front passenger’s decreased or

increased seated weight, which may result in an

adjusted inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced

Front Air Bag in a collision. This does not mean that

the OCS is working improperly. Decreasing the

front passenger’s seated weight on the front

passenger seat may result in a reduced-power

deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air

Bag. Increasing the front passenger’s seated

weight on the front passenger seat may result in a

full-power deployment of the Passenger Advanced

Front Air Bag.
Examples of improper front passenger seating

include:



The front passenger’s weight is transferred to

another part of the vehicle (like the door, arm

rest or instrument panel).



The front passenger leans forward, sideways, or

turns to face the rear of the vehicle.



The front passenger’s seatback is not in the full

upright position.



The front passenger carries or holds an object

while seated (e.g., backpack, box, etc.).



Objects are lodged under the front passenger

seat.



Objects are lodged between the front passenger

seat and center console.



Accessories that may change the seated weight

on the front passenger seat are attached to the

front passenger seat.



Anything that may decrease or increase the

front passenger’s seated weight.

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The OCS determines the front passenger’s most

probable classification. If an occupant in the front

passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant

may provide an output signal to the OCS that is

different from the occupant’s properly seated

weight input, for example:

Not Seated Properly

WARNING!



If a child restraint system, child, small teen

ager or adult in the front passenger seat is

seated improperly, the occupant may provide

an output signal to the OCS that is different

from the occupant’s properly seated weight

input. This may result in serious injury or death

in a collision.



Always wear your seat belt and sit properly,

with the seatback in an upright position, your

back against the seatback, sitting upright,

facing forward, in the center of the seat, with

your feet comfortably on or near the floor.



Do not carry or hold any objects (e.g., back

packs, boxes, etc.) while seated in the front

passenger seat. Holding an object may

provide an output signal to the OCS that is

different than the occupant’s properly seated

weight input, which may result in serious injury

or death in a collision.



Placing an object on the floor under the front

passenger seat may prevent the OCS from

working properly, which may result in serious

injury or death in a collision. Do not place any

objects on the floor under the front passenger

seat.

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The Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument

panel will turn on whenever the OCS is unable to

classify the front passenger seat status. A

malfunction in the OCS may affect the operation of

the air bag system.
If the Air Bag Warning Light does not come on,

or stays on after you start the vehicle, or it comes

on as you drive, take the vehicle to an authorized

dealer for service immediately.
The passenger seat assembly contains critical OCS

components that may affect the Passenger

Advanced Front Air Bag inflation. In order for the

OCS to properly classify the seated weight of a

front seat passenger, the OCS components must

function as designed. Do not make any

modifications to the front passenger seat

components, assembly, or to the seat cover. If the

seat, trim cover, or cushion needs service for any

reason, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer.

Only FCA US LLC approved seat accessories may

be used.
The following requirements must be strictly

followed:



Do not modify the front passenger seat

assembly or components in any way.



Do not use prior or future model year seat

covers or cushions not designated by FCA US

LLC for the specific model being repaired.

Always use the correct seat cover and cushion

specified for the vehicle.



Do not replace the seat cover or cushion with an

aftermarket seat cover or cushion.



Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat.



At no time should any Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) component or SRS related

component or fastener be modified or replaced

with any part except those which are approved

by FCA US LLC.

Knee Impact Bolsters

The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees

of the driver and front passenger, and position the

front occupants for improved interaction with the

front air bags.

Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger

Knee Air Bags

This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental

Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument

panel below the steering column and a

Supplemental Passenger Knee Air Bag mounted in

the instrument panel below the glove

compartment. The Supplemental Knee Air Bags

provide enhanced protection during a frontal

impact by working together with the seat belts,

pretensioners, and front air bags.

WARNING!



Unapproved modifications or service proce

dures to the passenger seat assembly, its

related components, seat cover or cushion

may inadvertently change the air bag deploy

ment in case of a frontal collision. This could

result in death or serious injury to the front

passenger if the vehicle is involved in a colli

sion. A modified vehicle may not comply with

required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan

dards (FMVSS) and/or Canadian Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS).



If it is necessary to modify the air bag system

for persons with disabilities, contact an autho

rized dealer.

WARNING!



Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee

impact bolsters in any way.



Do not mount any accessories to the knee

impact bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos,

citizen band radios, etc.

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Supplemental Side Air Bags

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental

Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs).
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)

are located in the outboard side of the front seats.

The SABs are marked with “SRS AIRBAG” or

“AIRBAG” on a label or on the seat trim on the

outboard side of the seats.
The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occupant

injury during certain side impacts, in addition to

the injury reduction potential provided by the seat

belts and body structure.

Front Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag

When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the

outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover. The

inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into

the space between the occupant and the door. The

SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a

high force that it could injure occupants if they are

not seated properly, or if items are positioned in

the area where the SAB inflates. Children are at an

even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains

(SABICs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side

Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs).
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains

(SABICs) are located above the side windows. The

trim covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG”

or “AIRBAG.”

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)

Label Location

SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other

injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants

in certain side impacts, in addition to the injury

reduction potential provided by the seat belts and

body structure.
The SABIC deploys downward, covering the side

windows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside

edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the

window. The SABICs inflate with enough force to

injure occupants if they are not belted and seated

properly, or if items are positioned in the area

where the SABICs inflate. Children are at an even

greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or

complete ejection of vehicle occupants through

side windows in certain side impact events.

WARNING!

Do not use accessory seat covers or place

objects between you and the Side Air Bags; the

performance could be adversely affected and/or

objects could be pushed into you, causing

serious injury.

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Side Impacts
The Side Air Bags are designed to activate in

certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint

Controller (ORC) determines whether the

deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular

impact event is appropriate, based on the severity

and type of collision. The side impact sensors aid

the ORC in determining the appropriate response

to impact events. The system is calibrated to

deploy the Side Air Bags on the impact side of the

vehicle during impacts that require Side Air Bag

occupant protection. In side impacts, the Side Air

Bags deploy independently; a left side impact

deploys the left Side Air Bags only and a right-side

impact deploys the right Side Air Bags only. Vehicle

damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether

or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side

collisions, including some collisions at certain

angles, or some side collisions that do not impact

the area of the passenger compartment. The Side

Air Bags may deploy during angled or offset frontal

collisions where the front air bags deploy.
Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt

restraint system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time

than it takes to blink your eyes.

WARNING!



Do not mount equipment, or stack luggage or

other cargo up high enough to block the

deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering

above the side windows where the SABIC and

its deployment path are located should

remain free from any obstructions.



In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do

not install any accessory items in your vehicle

which could alter the roof. Do not add an after

market sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add

roof racks that require permanent attach

ments (bolts or screws) for installation on the

vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the

vehicle for any reason.

WARNING!



Occupants, including children, who are up

against or very close to Side Air Bags can be

seriously injured or killed. Occupants,

including children, should never lean on or

sleep against the door, side windows, or area

where the side air bags inflate, even if they are

in an infant or child restraint.



Seat belts (and child restraints where appro

priate) are necessary for your protection in all

collisions. They also help keep you in position,

away from an inflating Side Air Bag. To get the

best protection from the Side Air Bags, occu

pants must wear their seat belts properly and

sit upright with their backs against the seats.

Children must be properly restrained in a child

restraint or booster seat that is appropriate for

the size of the child.

WARNING!



Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean

against the door or window. Sit upright in the

center of the seat.



Being too close to the Side Air Bags during

deployment could cause you to be severely

injured or killed.



Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead

to more severe injuries in a collision. The Side

Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain

you properly. In some collisions, Side Air Bags

won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt

even though you have Side Air Bags.

WARNING!

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NOTE:

Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior

trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.
Rollover Events
Side Air Bags and seat belt pretensioners are

designed to activate in certain rollover events. The

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines

whether deployment in a particular rollover event

is appropriate, based on the severity and type of

collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good

indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags and seat

belt pretensioners should have deployed.
The Side Air Bags and seat belt pretensioners will

not deploy in all rollover events. The rollover

sensing system determines if a rollover event may

be in progress and whether deployment is

appropriate. In the event the vehicle experiences a

rollover or near rollover event, and deployment is

appropriate, the rollover sensing system will deploy

the side air bags and seat belt pretensioners on

both sides of the vehicle.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or

complete ejection of vehicle occupants through

side windows in certain rollover or side impact

events.

Air Bag System Components

NOTE:

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors

the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring

associated with electrical Air Bag System Compo

nents listed below:



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



Occupant Classification System

If A Deployment Occurs

The front air bags are designed to deflate

immediately after deployment.
NOTE:

Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all colli

sions. 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 air bag material may sometimes cause

abrasions and/or skin reddening to the occu

pants 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 imme

diately.

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

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 instructions for cleaning.

Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have

deployed. If you are involved in another collision,

the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

NOTE:



Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior

trim, but they will open during air bag deploy

ment.



After any collision, the vehicle should be taken

to an authorized dealer immediately.

Enhanced Accident Response System

In the event of an impact, 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 following

functions:



Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped).



Cut off battery power to the electric motor

(if equipped).



Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has

power.



Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as

long as the battery has power or for 15 minutes

from the intervention of the Enhanced Accident

Response System.



Unlock the power door locks.

Your vehicle may also be designed to perform any

of these other functions in response to the

Enhanced Accident Response System:



Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the HVAC

Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circulation Door



Cut off battery power to the:



Engine



Electric Motor (if equipped)



Electric power steering



Brake booster



Electric park brake



Automatic transmission gear selector



Horn



Front wiper



Headlamp washer pump (if equipped)

WARNING!

Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners

cannot protect you in another collision. Have the

air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the seat

belt retractor assemblies replaced by an

authorized dealer immediately. Also, have the

Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced

as well.

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NOTE:

After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to

the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key

from the ignition switch to avoid draining the

battery. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in

the engine compartment and on the ground near

the engine compartment and fuel tank before

resetting the system and starting the engine. If

there are no fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle

electrical devices (e.g. headlights) after an

accident, reset the system by following the

procedure described below. If you have any doubt,

contact an authorized dealer.

Enhanced Accident Response System

Reset Procedure

In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response

System functions after an event, the ignition switch

must be changed from ignition START or ON/RUN

to ignition OFF. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel

leaks in the engine compartment and on the

ground near the engine compartment and fuel

tank before resetting the system and starting the

engine.

After an accident, if the vehicle will not start after

performing the reset procedure, the vehicle must

be towed to an authorized dealer to be inspected

and to have the Enhanced Accident Response

System reset.

Maintaining Your Air Bag System

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 performed.

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.

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 compo

nents or wiring, including adding any kind of

badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub

trim cover or the upper passenger side of the

instrument panel. Do not modify the front

fascia/bumper, vehicle body structure, or add

aftermarket side steps or running boards.



It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the

air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone

who works on your vehicle that it has an air

bag system.



Do not attempt to modify any part of your air

bag system. The air bag may inflate acciden

tally or may not function properly if modifica

tions are made. Take your vehicle to an

authorized dealer for any air bag system

service. If your seat, including your trim cover

and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way

(including removal or loosening/tightening of

seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to an

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 an autho

rized dealer.

WARNING!

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The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such

data as:



How various systems in your vehicle were oper

ating;



Whether or not the driver and passenger safety

belts were buckled/fastened;



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 condi

tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender,

age, and crash location) are recorded. However,

other parties, such as law enforcement, 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 equipment,

can read the information if they have access to the

vehicle or the EDR.

HILD

ESTRAINTS

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at

all times, including babies and children. Every

state in the United States, and every Canadian

province, requires that small children ride in

proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you

can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly

buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to

crash statistics, children are safer when properly

restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

There are different sizes and types of restraints for

children from newborn size to the child almost

large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check

the child seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you

have the correct seat for your child. Carefully read

and follow all the instructions and warnings in the

child restraint Owner’s Manual and on all the

labels attached to the child restraint.
Before buying any restraint system, make sure that

it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable

Safety Standards. You should also make sure that

you can install it in the vehicle where you will use it.
NOTE:



For additional information, refer to http://

www.nhtsa.gov/parents-and-caregivers or call:

1–888–327–4236



Canadian residents should refer to Transport

Canada’s website for additional information:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/road/

child-car-seat-safety.html

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child can become

a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required

to hold even an infant on your lap could become

so great that you could not hold the child, no

matter how strong you are. The child and others

could be badly injured or killed. Any child riding

in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for

the child’s size.

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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

Infant And Child Restraints

Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-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 restraint. Two types of child restraints can be used rear-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats.
The infant carrier is only used rear-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 rear-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rear-facing

direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rear-facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old.

Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat.

Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age

Recommended Type Of Child Restraint

Infants and Toddlers

Children who are two years old or younger and who

have not reached the height or weight limits of their

child restraint

Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child

Restraint, facing rearward in a rear seat of the

vehicle

Small Children

Children who are at least two years old or who have

outgrown the height or weight limit of their

rear-facing child restraint

Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a five-point

Harness, facing forward in a rear seat of the

vehicle

Larger Children

Children who have outgrown their forward-facing

child restraint, but are too small to properly fit the

vehicle’s seat belt

Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle seat

belt, seated in a rear seat of the vehicle

Children Too Large for Child Restraints

Children 12 years old or younger, who have

outgrown the height or weight limit of their

booster seat

Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in a rear seat of the

vehicle

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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 direction are for

children who are over two years old or who have

outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of

their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children

should remain in a forward-facing child seat with a

harness for as long as possible, up to the highest

weight or height allowed by the child seat.
All children whose weight or height is above the

forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a

belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s

seat belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit with

knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while

the child’s back is against the seatback, they

should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The

child and belt-positioning booster seat are held in

the vehicle by the seat belt.

WARNING!



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.

WARNING!

Do not install a rear-facing car seat using a rear

support leg in this vehicle. The floor of this

vehicle is not designed to manage the crash

forces of this type of car seat. In a crash, the

support leg may not function as it was designed

by the car seat manufacturer, and your child may

be more severely injured as a result.

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