Jeep Compass (2022 year). Manual in english

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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 165.

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.
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/cyclist.

NOTE:

The PEB system will retain the last setting selected

by the driver after ignition shut down. The system

will not reset to the default setting when the

vehicle is restarted.

IRE

RESSURE

ONITORING

YSTEM

(TPMS)

The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure

based on the vehicle recommended cold placard

pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by

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.
For more information on how to properly inflate the

vehicle’s tires, see

page 298.

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.
NOTE:

Once the low tire pressure warning (Tire Pressure

Monitoring System Warning Light) illuminates, you

must increase the tire pressure to the recommended

cold placard pressure in order for the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System Warning Light to turn off.
The system will automatically update and the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System 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 Tire

Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light. Driving

the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to

approximately 28 psi (193 kPa), but the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will still

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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be on. In this situation, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System Warning Light will turn off only

after the tires are inflated to the vehicle’s

recommended cold placard pressure value

page 328.

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 Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Light off.

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 Tire Pressure Monitoring System 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:



Receiver module



Four Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors



Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System

messages, which will display in the instrument

cluster display



Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

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.



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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Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low

Pressure Warnings

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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 "Tire Low" message, an “Inflate

to XX” message, and a graphic showing the

pressure values of each tire with the low tire

pressure values highlighted or in a different color.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Pressure Warning

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tires with low pressure

(those highlighted or in a different color in the

instrument cluster display graphic) to the vehicle’s

recommended cold placard pressure value, as

shown in the “Inflate to XX” message. 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 stop being highlighted or return to their

original color, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Warning Light will turn 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 Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Light 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.

Service TPMS Warning

When a system fault is detected, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System 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.
If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will

repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the

system fault no longer exists, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System 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



Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS

sensors

Vehicles With Compact Spare Or Non-Matching

Full Size Spare
1. The compact spare tire or non-matching full

size does not have a Tire Pressure Monitoring

System sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not

monitor the pressure in the compact or

non-matching full size spare tire.

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

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

pressure below the low-pressure warning limit,

upon the next ignition key cycle, the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will

remain on and a chime will sound. In addition,

the graphic in the instrument cluster will still

display a different color or highlighted pressure

value and the “Inflate to XX” message.

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3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes

above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System 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 key cycle, a

chime will sound, the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System 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 or non-matching full size, the

TPMS will update automatically. In addition,

the Tire Pressure Monitoring System 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.

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 Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for

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

will chime, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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 Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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.

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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 228.

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 228.

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 325 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

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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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.



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.

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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.



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.

WARNING!



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.

WARNING!



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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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.

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the driver and outboard front passenger seats,

the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted

upward or downward to position the seat belt away

from your neck. Push or squeeze the anchorage

button to release the anchorage, and move it up or

down to the position that serves you best.

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Adjustable Anchorage

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

prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower

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

prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a higher

position. After you release the anchorage button,

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

locked in position.
NOTE:

The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is

equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature

allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted

in the upward position without pushing or

squeezing the release button. To verify the

shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward

on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked

into position.

Second Row Center Seat Belt Operating

Instructions

The second row center seat belt may feature a seat

belt with a mini-latch plate and buckle. The

mini-latch plate and buckle (if equipped) should

remain connected at all times. If the mini-latch

plate and buckle become disconnected, they must

be properly reconnected prior to the rear center

seat belt being used by an occupant.
1. Grab the mini-latch plate and pull the seat

belt over the seat.

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

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

the mini-latch plate into the mini-buckle until

you hear a “click.”

Inserting Mini-Latch Plate Into Mini-Buckle

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

on the buckle.

8. To disengage the mini-latch plate from the

mini-buckle, insert the regular latch plate into

the center red slot on the mini-buckle.

Detaching Mini-Buckle With Seat Belt Tongue

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Seat Belt Extender

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

even when the webbing is fully extended and

the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage

(if equipped) is in its lowest position, an authorized

dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender.

The Seat Belt Extender should be used only if the

existing seat belt is not long enough. When the

Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different

occupant, it must be removed.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

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.

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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(Continued)

Energy Management Feature

The front outboard seat belt system is equipped

with an Energy Management feature that may help

further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a

collision. The seat belt system has a retractor

assembly that is designed to release webbing in a

controlled manner.

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors

(ALR)

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions

are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child

restraint system

page 237.

The figure below illustrates the locking feature for

each seating position.

Switchable 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.

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.

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!

SAFETY

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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

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,

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.

WARNING!



The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the

switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

feature or any other seat belt function is not

working properly when checked according to

the procedures in the Service Manual.



Failure to replace the seat belt assembly

could increase the risk of injury in collisions.



Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to

restrain occupants who are wearing the seat

belt or children who are using booster seats.

The locked mode is only used to install

rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints

that have a harness for restraining the child.

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SAFETY

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

page 89.

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.

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.

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.

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

Driver Knee Air Bag
3 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster

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.

SAFETY

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(Continued)

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.

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.

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.

WARNING!

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SAFETY

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.

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.

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.

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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