Dodge Durango (2022 year). Manual in english

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ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

And ESC OFF Indicator Light

The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator

Light in the instrument cluster will come

on when the ignition is placed in the ON/

RUN mode. It should go out with the

engine running. If the ESC Activation/Malfunction

Indicator Light comes on continuously with the

engine running, a malfunction has been detected

in the ESC system. If this light remains on after

several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been

driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater

than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized dealer

as soon as possible to have the problem

diagnosed and corrected.
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and

the ESC system becomes active. The ESC

Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes

when TCS is active. If the ESC Activation/

Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during

acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply

as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your

speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.

The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates

that the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

is in a reduced mode.

NOTE:



The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on

momentarily each time the ignition placed in the

ON position.



Each time the ignition is placed in the ON posi

tion, the ESC system will be on even if it was

turned off previously.



The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking

sounds when it is active. This is normal; the

sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive

following the maneuver that caused the ESC

activation.

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

HSA is designed to mitigate roll back from a

complete stop while on an incline. If the driver

releases the brake while stopped on an incline,

HSA will continue to hold the brake pressure for a

short period. If the driver does not apply the

throttle before this time expires, the system will

release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll

down the hill as normal.
The following conditions must be met in order for

HSA to activate:



The feature must be enabled.



The vehicle must be stopped.



The parking brake must be off.



The driver door must be closed.



The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.



The gear selection must match vehicle uphill

direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward

gear; vehicle backing uphill is in REVERSE gear).



HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward

gears. The system will not activate if the trans

mission is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles

equipped with a manual transmission, if the

clutch is pressed, HSA will remain active.

WARNING!

There may be situations where the Hill Start

Assist (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling

may occur, such as on minor hills or with a

loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer. HSA is

not a substitute for active driving involvement.

It is always the driver’s responsibility to be

attentive to distance to other vehicles, people,

and objects, and most importantly brake

operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle

under all road conditions. Your complete

attention is always required while driving to

maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to

follow these warnings can result in a collision or

serious personal injury.

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Disabling And Enabling HSA

This feature can be turned on or turned off.

To change the current setting see

page 156.

Towing With HSA

HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll

back while towing a trailer.

Rain Brake Support (RBS)

RBS may improve braking performance in wet

conditions. It will periodically apply a small amount

of brake pressure to remove any water buildup on

the front brake rotors. It functions when the

windshield wipers are in LO or HI speed. When Rain

Brake Support is active, there is no notification to

the driver and no driver interaction is required.

Ready Alert Braking (RAB)

RAB may reduce the time required to reach full

braking during emergency braking situations. It

anticipates when an emergency braking situation

may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is

released by the driver. The Electronic Brake

Controller (EBC) will prepare the brake system for

a panic stop.

Traction Control System (TCS)

The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of

each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is

detected, the TCS may apply brake pressure to the

spinning wheel(s) and/or reduce engine power to

provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A

feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential (BLD)

functions similarly to a limited slip differential and

controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one

wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the

other, the system will apply the brake of the

spinning wheel. This will allow more engine power

to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.

BLD may remain enabled even if TCS and ESC are

in reduced modes.

Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an

excessively swaying trailer and will take the

appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway.

Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying.

Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow

the trailer tongue weight recommendations

page 139.

When TSC is functioning, the ESC Activation/

Malfunction Indicator Light will flash, the engine

power may be reduced and you may feel the

brakes being applied to individual wheels to

attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is

disabled when the ESC system is in the “Partial

Off” mode.

WARNING!



If you use a trailer brake controller with your

trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and

deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there

may not be enough brake pressure to hold

both the vehicle and the trailer on a hill when

the brake pedal is released. In order to avoid

rolling down an incline while resuming accel

eration, manually activate the trailer brake or

apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to

releasing the brake pedal.



HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the

parking brake fully when exiting your vehicle.

Also, be certain to place the transmission in

PARK.



Failure to follow these warnings can result in a

collision or serious personal injury.

WARNING!

If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle

down, stop at the nearest safe location, and

adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.

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AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS

LIND

POT

ONITORING

(BSM) —

QUIPPED

BSM uses two radar sensors, located inside the

rear fascia/bumper, to detect highway licensable

vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.)

that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/

side of the vehicle.

Rear Detection Zones

When the vehicle is started, the BSM Warning Light

will momentarily illuminate in both outside

rearview mirrors to let the driver know that the

system is operational. The BSM system sensors

operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear.

The BSM detection zone covers approximately one

lane in width, on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft

(3.8 m). The zone length starts at the side of the

vehicle, near the B-pillar, and extends

approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear fascia/

bumper of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors

the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle

when the vehicle speed has reached

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will

alert the driver of vehicles in these areas.
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 random

false detections on the trailer, and false chimes

when the turn signal is used

page 156.



The BSM system can become blocked if snow,

ice, mud, or other road contaminations accumu

late 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 Tempo

rarily 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.

The area on the rear fascia/bumper where the

radar sensors are located must remain free of

snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the

BSM system can function properly. Do not block

the area of the rear fascia/bumper where the

radar sensors are located with foreign objects

(bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).

Sensor Location (Left Side Shown)

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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,

when the turn signal is activated during the alert on

the side of the vehicle corresponding to the alert,

an audible (chime) alert can be heard. During the

audible (chime) alert, the radio volume will be

reduced

page 191.

BSM Warning Light

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 30 mph (48 km/h).

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

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Overtaking/Passing

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.
The BSM system will not alert you of objects that

are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle

in adjacent lanes

page 316.

Opposing Traffic

Rear Cross Path (RCP)

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 5 mph (8 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 (R),

the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible

alarms, including reducing the radio volume.

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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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.
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

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 Brake

Controller (EBC) 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

WARNING!

Rear Cross Path (RCP) detection 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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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 an FCW with Mitigation event begins at a speed

below 38 mph (62 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 a

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.

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 guard rails 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 to the surroundings. If the

vehicle enters 4WD Low, the FCW system will be

automatically deactivated

page 316.

FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity

The FCW Sensitivity and Active Braking status are

programmable through the Uconnect system

page 156.

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.
Changing the FCW status to the “Far” setting

allows the system to warn the driver of a possible

collision with the vehicle in front using audible/

visual warnings when the latter is at a farther

distance than the “Medium” setting. This provides

the most reaction time to avoid a possible collision.
NOTE:

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

FCW possible collision warnings experienced.
Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting

allows the system to warn the driver of a possible

collision with the vehicle in front when the distance

between the vehicle in the front is much closer.

This setting 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.

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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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 rate of speed.



FCW will be disabled like ACC, with the unavail

able screens.

FCW Limited Warning

If the instrument cluster displays “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

displays:



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.

IRE

RESSURE

ONITORING

YSTEM

(TPMS)

The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure

based on the vehicle recommended cold tire

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 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 286 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 threshold for any reason, including low

temperature effects, or 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

recommended cold tire pressure. Once the low tire

pressure warning has been illuminated, the tire

pressure must be increased to the recommended

cold tire pressure in order for the TPMS Warning

Light to be turned off.
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.
The system will automatically update and the

TPMS Warning Light will extinguish once the

updated tire pressures have been received. The

vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes

above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this

information.

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(Continued)

For example, your vehicle has a recommended

cold (parked for more than three hours) tire

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 sufficiently 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 have been inflated to

the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure

value.

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 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 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.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display

NOTE:

It is particularly important for you to regularly check

the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain

the proper pressure

page 316.

CAUTION!



The TPMS has been optimized for the original

equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures

and warnings have been established for the

tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesir

able 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

TPMS sensor to become inoperable. After

using an aftermarket tire sealant it is recom

mended that you take your vehicle to an

authorized dealership 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.

CAUTION!

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The TPMS consists of the following components:



Receiver module



Four TPMS sensors



Various TPMS messages, which display in the

instrument cluster, and a graphic displaying tire

pressures



TPMS Warning Light

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low

Pressure Warnings

The TPMS Warning Light will illuminate in

the instrument cluster, and an audible

chime will be activated, when one or

more of the four active road tire

pressures are low. In addition, the instrument

cluster will display an "Inflate to XX" message and

a graphic display of the pressure value(s) with the

low tire(s) in a different color

page 81.

NOTE:

Your system can be set to display pressure units in

PSI, BAR or kPa.

Low Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display

Should a low tire condition occur on any of the

four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as

possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is in a

different color on the graphic display to the

vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure

displayed in the “Inflate to XX” message.
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.
The system will automatically update, the graphic

display of the pressure value(s) will return to its

original color and the TPMS Warning Light will

extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have

been received. The vehicle may need to be driven

for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to

receive this information.

Service TPMS Warning

The TPMS Warning Light will flash on and off for

75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system

fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a

chime. The instrument cluster display will display a

“SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message for a minimum

of five seconds. This message is then followed by a

graphic display, with “--“ in place of the pressure

value(s), indicating which Tire Pressure Monitoring

System sensor(s) 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, the "SERVICE TPM

SYSTEM" message will not be present, and a

pressure value will be displayed instead of dashes.

A system fault can occur by any of the following:



Jamming due to electronic devices or driving

next to facilities emitting the same Radio

Frequencies as the TPMS sensors.



Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel

housings.



Using tire chains on the vehicle.



Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS

sensors.

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NOTE:

There is no TPMS sensor in the spare tire. The

TPMS will not be able to monitor the tire pressure.

If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire

that has a pressure below the low-pressure

warning limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle,

the TPMS Warning Light will remain on, a chime will

sound, and the instrument cluster display will still

display a pressure value in the different color

graphic display and an “Inflate to XX” message will

be displayed. 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 display will display a “SERVICE

TPM SYSTEM" message for five seconds and then

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

For each subsequent ignition switch 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 display will display a

"SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message for five seconds

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

pressure value. Once you repair or replace the

original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in

place of the spare tire, the TPMS will update auto

matically.

In addition, the TPMS Warning Light will turn off

and the graphic in the instrument cluster display

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.

TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped

The 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 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.

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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 216.

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 216.

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 313 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.

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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SAFETY

(Continued)

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.
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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(Continued)



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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SAFETY

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 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.

Adjustable Upper 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.

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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