Chrysler Pacifica (2022 year). Manual in english

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

It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To prevent

such misuse of the system, after four Active

Braking events within a key cycle, the Active

Braking portion of FCW will be deactivated until

the next key 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 to the surroundings.

Turning FCW On Or Off

The Forward Collision menu setting is located in

the Uconnect settings.

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.
Changing the FCW status to “off” deactivates the

system, so no warning or active braking will be

available in case of a possible collision.

NOTE:



The FCW system state is kept in memory from

one key cycle to the next. If the system is turned

off, it will remain off when the vehicle is

restarted.



FCW can work in conjunction with the KeySense

function of the vehicle (if equipped)

page 115.

FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity

The FCW Sensitivity and Active Braking status are

programmable through the Uconnect system

page 188.

The default sensitivity of FCW is the “Medium”

setting and the system status is “Warning &

Braking”. This allows the system to warn the driver

of a possible collision with the vehicle in front using

audible/visual warnings and it applies

autonomous braking.
By changing the FCW status setting to "Far", the

system provides possible collision warnings on

objects farther away. This results in earlier

warnings and provides the most reaction time to

avoid possible collisions.

NOTE:

The “Far” setting may result in a greater number of

FCW possible collision warnings experienced.
By changing the FCW status setting to “Near”, the

system provides possible collision warnings on

objects closer to the vehicle.

This results in later warnings and provides less

reaction time than the "Far" and "Medium"

settings, which allows for a more dynamic driving

experience.

NOTE:

The “Near” setting may result in a lesser number of

FCW possible collision warnings experienced.

NOTE:



Changing the FCW status to “Only Warning”

prevents the system from providing limited

active braking, or additional brake support if the

driver is not braking adequately in the event of

a potential frontal collision, but maintains the

audible and visual warnings.



Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the

system from providing autonomous braking, or

additional brake support if the driver is not

braking adequately in the event of a potential

frontal collision.



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 rates of speed.



FCW will be disabled like ACC, with the

unavailable screens.

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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FCW Limited Warning

If the instrument cluster displays “ACC/FCW

Limited Functionality”, “FCW Limited

Functionality”, “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality

Clean Front Windshield”, or “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

displays:



ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required



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.

Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) —

If Equipped

PEB is a subsystem of the FCW system which

provides the driver with audible and visual

warnings in the instrument cluster display, and

may apply automatic braking when it detects a

potential frontal collision with a pedestrian.

PEB Message

If a PEB event begins at a speed below 37 mph

(60 km/h), the system may provide braking to

mitigate the potential collision with a pedestrian.

If the PEB event stops the vehicle completely, the

system will hold the vehicle at a standstill for two

seconds and then release the brakes. When the

system determines a collision with the pedestrian

in front of you is no longer probable, the warning

message will be deactivated.

The minimum speed for PEB activation is 3 mph

(5 km/h).

Turning PEB On Or Off

NOTE:

The default status of PEB is “On.” This allows the

system to warn you of a possible frontal collision

with the pedestrian.
The PEB button is located in the Uconnect display

in the Controls settings

page 188.

To turn the PEB system off, push the Pedestrian

Emergency Braking OFF button.
To turn the PEB system back on, push the Warning

Active Braking button.

WARNING!

Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) is not

intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can

PEB detect every type of potential collision with

a pedestrian. 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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Changing the PEB status to “Off” deactivates the

system, so no warning or active braking will be

available in case of a possible frontal collision with

the pedestrian.

NOTE:

The PEB system will NOT retain the last setting

selected by the driver after ignition shut down. The

system will reset to the default setting when the

vehicle is restarted.

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.

NOTE:

The 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 a graphic showing the pressure values of

each tire with the low tire pressure values in a

different color, or the Uconnect radio will display a

TPMS message. When this occurs you must

increase the tire pressure to the recommended

cold placard pressure in order for the TPMS

Warning Light to turn off.

The tire pressure will vary with temperature by

approximately 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 346 for information 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.
For example, your vehicle may have a

recommended cold (parked for more than three

hours) placard pressure of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the

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

measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), a

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

tire pressure to approximately 24 psi (165 kPa).

This tire pressure is low enough to turn on the

TPMS Warning Light. Driving the vehicle may cause

the tire pressure to rise to approximately 28 psi

(193 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

page 370.

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.

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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.

Premium System

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.

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:

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Receiver module

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Four Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors

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Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System

messages, which display in the instrument

cluster



Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

SERVICE TPMS WARNING

When 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 TPM 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.

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. Undesirable

system operation or sensor damage may

result when using replacement equipment

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 performance or sensor

damage. Customers are encouraged to use

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.

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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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If the ignition 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 TPM 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:



Jamming due to electronic devices or driving

next to facilities emitting the same radio

frequencies as the TPMS sensors



Installing some form of aftermarket window

tinting that affects radio wave signals



Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel

housings



Using tire chains on the vehicle

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Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS

sensors

Vehicles With Compact Spare — If Equipped
1. The compact spare tire 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 spare tire in place of

a road tire that has a pressure below the

low-pressure warning limit, upon the next

ignition 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.

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 TPM

SYSTEM” message for five seconds and then

display dashes (--) in place of the pressure

value.

4. For each subsequent ignition 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 TPM 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, the TPMS will update automat

ically. 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.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM LOW

PRESSURE WARNINGS

The 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 in a different color.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tires with low pressure

(those in a different color in the instrument cluster

graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold

placard pressure value as shown in the

"Inflate to XX" message.

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Once the system receives the updated tire

pressures, the system will automatically update,

the pressure values in the graphic display in the

instrument cluster will return to their 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.

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 TPM

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 TPM

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 TPM

SYSTEM” message and then display pressure

values in place of the dashes. On the next ignition

cycle the "SERVICE TPM 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 262.

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 262.

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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.

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 367 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.

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!

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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.

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.

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

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!



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 inju

ries. 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.

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

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.

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the front and second row outboard seats 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.

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.

Second Row Center (If Equipped) And Third

Row Center Seat Belt Operating

Instructions

The second row center (if equipped) and third row

center seat belts feature a seat belt with a

mini-latch plate and buckle, which allows the seat

belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat

is folded. The mini-latch plate and regular latch

plate can then be stored out of the way in the

headliner for added convenience to open up

utilization of the storage areas behind the front

seats when the seat is not occupied.
1. Remove the mini-latch plate and regular latch

plate from its stowed position in the headliner

slightly behind the second or third row seat.

Mini-Latch Stowage

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.

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2. Grab the mini-latch plate and pull the seat belt

over the seat.

Mini-Latch Plate

3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the left

head restraint.

Routing The Rear Seat Belt Latch Plate

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

the mini-latch plate into the mini-buckle until

you hear a “click.”

Connect Mini-Latch To Mini-Buckle

5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up

the webbing as far as necessary to allow the

seat belt to go around your lap.

Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled

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

the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a

“click.”

Latch Plate And Buckle Connected

1 — Seat Belt Latch Plate

1 — Seat Belt Latch Plate
2 — Seat Belt Buckle

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7. 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, pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt

reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt

in a collision.

8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that

it is comfortable and not resting on your neck.

The retractor will withdraw any slack in the

seat belt.

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

on the buckle.

10. To disengage the mini-latch plate from the

mini-buckle for storage, insert the regular latch

plate into the center red slot on the

mini-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. Insert the

mini-latch plate and regular latch plate into its

stowed position.

Insert Regular Latch Plate Into Mini-Buckle Slot To Detach

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.

WARNING!



If the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle are not

properly connected when the seat belt is used

by an occupant, the seat belt will not be able

to provide proper restraint and will increase

the risk of injury in a collision.



When reattaching the mini-latch plate and

mini-buckle, ensure the seat belt webbing is

not twisted. If the webbing is twisted, follow

the preceding procedure to detach the

mini-latch plate and mini-buckle, untwist the

webbing, and reattach the mini-latch plate

and mini-buckle.

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 And Pregnant Women

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)

If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement” for

additional information.
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. The figure below illustrates the

locking feature for each seating position

page 272.

7 Passenger Bench Seat Automatic Locking Retractor

(ALR) Locations

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

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7 Passenger Stow ‘n Go Seating Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) Locations

8 Passenger Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations

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.

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.

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

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!

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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.

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

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.

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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