Jeep Gladiator (2022 year). Manual in english

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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 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

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 465.

Opposing Traffic

WARNING!

The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid

to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.

The BSM system is not designed to detect

pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Even if your

vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always

check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your

shoulder, and use your turn signal before

changing lanes. Failure to do so can result in

serious injury or death.

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Rear Cross Path (RCP)

The RCP feature is intended to aid the driver when

backing out of parking spaces where their vision of

oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly

and cautiously out of the parking space until the

rear end of the vehicle is exposed. The RCP system

will then have a clear view of the cross traffic and

if an oncoming vehicle is detected, alert the driver.

RCP Detection Zones

RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both

sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving

toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum

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

moving a maximum of approximately 20 mph

(32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations.
When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the

driver is alerted using both the visual and audible

alarms, including reducing the radio volume.

NOTE:

In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be

obscured 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 mode, 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. The RCP

state always requests the chime.

WARNING!

Rear Cross Path Detection (RCP) is not a backup

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

driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking

lot situation. Drivers must be careful when

backing up, even when using RCP. Always check

carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you,

and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals,

other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots

before backing up. Failure to do so can result in

serious injury or death.

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

visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP

systems.

NOTE:

The BSM system will store the current operating

mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the

vehicle is started the previously stored mode will

be recalled and used.
Door Removal
When either the front driver or passenger door is

removed, the instrument cluster will display “Blind

Spot Temporarily Unavailable” and the BSM

system will disable. While the system will continue

to indicate whatever blind spot mode it was

previously in within the Uconnect system, no visual

or audible alerts will be provided. As long as the

doors are removed, the instrument cluster will

provide the “Blind Spot Temporarily Unavailable”

pop up as a reminder that the system is disabled

every time the ignition is cycled.
Upon re-installation of both doors, the system will

resume functionality based on the personalized

mode selected.

ORWARD

OLLISION

ARNING

(FCW)

ITH

ITIGATION

— I

QUIPPED

FCW with Mitigation provides the driver with

audible warnings, visual warnings (within the

instrument cluster display), and may apply a brake

jerk to warn the driver when it detects a potential

frontal collision. The warnings and limited braking

are intended to provide the driver with enough time

to react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision.

NOTE:

FCW monitors the information from the forward

looking sensors as well as the Electronic 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 as

well as a possible brake jerk warning.
If the driver does not take action based upon these

progressive warnings, then the system will provide

a limited level of active braking to help slow the

vehicle and mitigate the potential forward collision.

If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking and

the system determines that the driver intends to

avoid the collision by braking but has not applied

sufficient brake force, the system will compensate

and provide additional brake force as required.

If a FCW with Mitigation event begins at a speed

below 32 mph (52 km/h), the system may provide

the maximum braking possible to mitigate the

potential forward collision. If the Forward Collision

Warning with Mitigation event stops the vehicle

completely, the system will hold the vehicle at

standstill for two seconds and then release the

brakes.

FCW Message

When the system determines a collision with the

vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the

warning message will be deactivated.

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NOTE:



The minimum speed for FCW activation is

3 mph (5 km/h).



The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects

other than vehicles such as guardrails or sign

posts based on the course prediction. This is

expected and is a part of normal FCW activation

and functionality.



It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To prevent

such misuse of the system, after four Active

Braking events within an ignition cycle, the

Active Braking portion of FCW will be deacti

vated until the next ignition cycle.



The FCW system is intended for on-road use

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

system should be deactivated to prevent unnec

essary warnings to the surroundings

page 465.

Turning FCW On Or Off

The FCW button is located in the Uconnect display

in the control settings. See

page 228 for further

information.



To turn the FCW system on, press the forward

collision button once.



To turn the FCW system off, press the forward

collision button once.

NOTE:



When the FCW is “on”, this allows the system to

warn the driver of a possible collision with the

vehicle in front.



When the FCW is “off”, this prevents the system

from warning the driver of a possible collision

with the vehicle in front. If the FCW is set to “off”,

“FCW OFF" will be displayed in the instrument

cluster display.



When FCW status is set to “Only Warning”, this

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.



When FCW status is set to “Warning and

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.



The FCW system state is defaulted to “Full On”

from one ignition cycle to the next. If the system

is turned off, it will reset to “Full On” when the

vehicle is restarted.

FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity

The FCW Sensitivity and Active Braking status are

programmable through the Uconnect system. See

page 228 for further information.



Far



When the sensitivity of FCW is set to the

“Far” setting and the system status is “Only

Warning”, this allows the system to warn the

driver of a possible more distant collision

with the vehicle in front using audible/

visual warnings.



More cautious drivers that do not mind

frequent warnings may prefer this setting.



Medium



When the sensitivity of FCW is set to the

“Medium” setting and the system status is

“Only Warning”, this allows the system to

warn the driver of a possible collision with

the vehicle in front using audible/visual

warnings.

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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

Near



When the sensitivity of FCW is set to the

“Near” setting and the system status is

“Only Warning”, this allows the system to

warn the driver of a possible closer collision

with the vehicle in front using audible/

visual warnings.



This setting provides less reaction time than

the “Far” and “Medium” settings, which

allows for a more dynamic driving experi

ence.



More dynamic or aggressive drivers that

want to avoid frequent warnings may prefer

this setting.

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 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will

warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the

vehicle recommended cold placard pressure.

NOTE:

The alert warning on the cluster will stay on until

the tire is inflated to the 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.
See

page 427 on how to properly inflate the

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

if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure

warning limit for any reason, including low

temperature effects and natural pressure loss

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

tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and

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

the recommended cold placard pressure. Once the

low tire pressure warning (Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Warning Light) illuminates, you must

increase the tire pressure to the recommended

cold placard pressure in order for the TPMS

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

TPMS Warning Light will turn off once the system

receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle

may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above

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

this information.

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For example, your vehicle may have a

recommended cold (parked for more than three

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

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

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

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

tire pressure to approximately 24 psi (165 kPa).

This tire pressure is low enough to turn on the

TPMS Warning Light. Driving the vehicle may cause

the tire pressure to rise to approximately 28 psi

(193 kPa), but the TPMS Warning Light will still be

on. In this situation, the TPMS Warning Light will

turn off only after the tires are inflated to the

vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure

value.

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.

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, unless

your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Fill Alert

(TFA) system.



Driving on a significantly underinflated tire

causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire

failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel effi

ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the

vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.



The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire

maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility

to maintain correct tire pressure using an accu

rate tire pressure gauge, even if underinflation

has not reached the level to trigger illumination

of the TPMS Warning Light.



Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire

pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual

tire pressure in the tire

page 465.

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. Customers

are encouraged to use OEM wheels to ensure

TPMS feature operation.



Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

sensor to become inoperable. After using an

aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended

that you take your vehicle to an authorized

dealer to have your sensor function checked.



After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure

always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will

prevent moisture and dirt from entering the

valve stem, which could damage the TPMS

sensor.

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System Operation

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.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display

NOTE:

It is particularly important for you to check the tire

pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly

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



Receiver module



Four Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors



Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System

messages, which display in the instrument

cluster



Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING LOW PRESSURE

WARNINGS

The TPMS Warning Light will illuminate in

the instrument cluster and a chime will

sound when tire pressure is low in one or

more of the four active road tires. In

addition, the instrument cluster will display a "Tire

Low" message for a minimum of five seconds, an

"Inflate to XX" message and a graphic showing the

pressure values of each tire with the low tire

pressure values in a different color.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Pressure Warning

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tires with low pressure

(those in a different color in the instrument cluster

graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold

placard pressure value as shown in the "Inflate to

XX" message. Once the system receives the

updated tire pressures, the system will

automatically update, the pressure values in the

graphic display in the instrument cluster will return

to their original color, and the TPMS Warning Light

will turn off.

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 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 TPMS

Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds

and then remain on solid. The system fault will also

sound a chime. In addition, the instrument cluster

will display a "SERVICE TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM"

message for a minimum of five seconds and then

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

indicate which sensor is not being received.

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If the ignition is cycled, this sequence will repeat,

providing the system fault still exists. If the system

fault no longer exists, the TPMS Warning Light will

no longer flash, and the “SERVICE TIRE PRESSURE

SYSTEM” message will no longer display, and a

pressure value will display in place of the dashes.

A system fault can occur due to any of the

following:



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 A Full-Size Matching Spare
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a matching

full-size spare wheel and tire assembly, it has

a Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensor,

and can be monitored by the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) when swapped

with a low pressure road tire.

2. In the event that the matching full-size spare

tire is swapped with a low pressure road tire,

the next ignition switch cycle will still show the

TPMS Warning Light to be on, a chime to

sound, an “Inflate to XX” message to appear in

the instrument cluster, and the graphic display

will still show the low tire pressure value in a

different color.

3. Driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above

15 mph (24 km/h) will turn off the TPMS

Warning Light as long as none of road tires are

below the low pressure warning threshold.

TIRE FILL ALERT

This feature notifies the user when the placard tire

pressure is attained while inflating or deflating the

tire.
The customer may choose to disable or enable the

Tire Fill Alert feature in the apps menu of the

Uconnect system.

NOTE:



Only one tire can be filled at a time when using

the Tire Fill Alert system.



The Tire Fill Alert feature cannot be entered if an

existing TPMS system fault is set to “active” or if

the system is in deactivation mode (if

equipped).

The system will be activated when the system

detects an increase in tire pressure while filling the

tire. The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode with

the transmission in PARK for vehicles equipped

with an automatic transmission. For vehicles

equipped with a manual transmission, the parking

brake must be applied.

NOTE:

It is not required to have the engine running to

enter Tire Fill Alert mode.
The hazard lamps will come on to confirm the

vehicle is in Tire Fill Alert mode. If the hazard lamps

do not come on while inflating the tire, the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor may

be in an inoperative position, preventing the TPMS

sensor signal from being received. In this case, the

vehicle may need to be moved slightly forward or

backward.
The Tire Fill Alert system will only inflate or deflate

one tire at a time. Wait until the hazard lights have

stopped flashing for 30 seconds after the desired

pressure is achieved in one tire before switching to

another.
When Tire Fill Alert mode is entered, the tire

pressure display screen will be displayed in the

instrument cluster.

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Operation:



The horn will chirp once to let the user know

when to stop filling the tire, when it reaches

recommended pressure.



The horn will chirp three times if the tire is over

filled and will continue to chirp every five

seconds if the user continues to inflate the tire.



The horn will chirp once again when enough air

is let out to reach proper inflation level.



The horn will also chirp three times if the tire is

then underinflated and will continue to chirp

every five seconds if the user continues to

deflate the tire.

NOTE:

The Tire Fill Alert feature is set to “Disabled” every

time the ignition is turned to “OFF”. To re-enable

the Tire Fill Alert feature at the next ignition “RUN”

state, the customer must re-enable the feature

through use of the customer settings in the radio.

SELECTABLE TIRE FILL ALERT — IF EQUIPPED

The Selectable Tire Fill Alert (STFA) system is an

optional feature that is included as part of the

normal Tire Fill Alert system. The system is

designed to allow you to select a pressure to inflate

or deflate the vehicle's front and rear axle tires to,

and to provide feedback while inflating or deflating

the vehicle's tires.

In the Selectable Tire Fill Alert application, which is

located in the apps menu of the Uconnect system,

you will be able to select a pressure setting for both

the front and rear axle tire pressures by scrolling

through a pressure range from XX to 15 psi in 1 psi

increments for each axle setting.
XX = the vehicle's cold placard pressure values for

the front and rear axles as shown on the vehicle

placard pressure label.
NOTE:

The Tire Fill Alert feature disables every time the

ignition is placed in the OFF position. The feature

must be re-enabled through the radio each time

the ignition is placed back in the ON/RUN position

page 228.

You may also store pressure values chosen for

each axle in the Uconnect system application as

preset pressure values. Up to two sets of preset

pressure values can be stored in the Uconnect

system for the front and rear axle. Once you select

the tire pressures for the front and rear axles that

you want to inflate or deflate to, you can begin

inflating or deflating one tire at a time.

NOTE:

The STFA system will only support inflating or

deflating one tire at a time.

In order to use STFA, the Tire Fill Alert feature must

be enabled through the radio

page 228.

The system will be activated when the TPMS

receiver module detects a change in tire pressure.

The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode, with the

transmission in PARK in vehicles with an automatic

transmission, and in NEUTRAL with the parking

brake engaged in vehicles with a manual

transmission. The hazard lamps will come on to

confirm the vehicle is in Tire Fill Alert mode.
When Tire Fill Alert mode is entered, the tire

pressure screen will be displayed in the instrument

cluster. If the hazard lamps do not come on while

inflating or deflating the tire, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor may be in an

inoperative position, preventing the TPMS sensor

signal from being received. In this case, the vehicle

may need to be moved slightly forward or

backward.
The STFA system will only inflate or deflate one tire

at a time. Wait until the hazard lights have stopped

flashing for 30 seconds after the desired pressure

is achieved on one tire before switching to another.

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Horn chirps will indicate STFA status as tires are

inflated/deflated. The horn will chirp under the

following STFA states:
1. The horn will chirp once when the selected

pressure is reached to let you know when to

stop inflating or deflating the tire.

2. The horn will chirp three times if the tire is

overinflated or over-deflated.

3. The horn will chirp once again when enough air

is added or removed to reach proper selected

pressure level.

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 TPMS Warning Light will flash on

and off for 75 seconds and then remain on. The

instrument cluster will display the “SERVICE TIRE

PRESSURE SYSTEM” message and then display

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

Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS

will no longer chime or display the “SERVICE TIRE

PRESSURE SYSTEM” message in the instrument

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

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

tire assemblies (road tires) with tires equipped with

TPMS sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for up to

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

will chime, the TPMS Warning Light will flash on

and off for 75 seconds and then turn off. The

instrument cluster will display the “SERVICE TIRE

PRESSURE SYSTEM” message and then display

pressure values in place of the dashes. On the next

ignition cycle the "SERVICE TIRE PRESSURE

SYSTEM" message will no longer be displayed as

long as no system fault exists.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your

vehicle are the restraint systems:

CCUPANT

ESTRAINT

YSTEMS

EATURES



Seat Belt Systems



Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags



Child Restraints

Some of the safety features described in this

section may be standard equipment on some

models, or may be optional equipment on others. If

you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer.

MPORTANT

AFETY

RECAUTIONS

Please pay close attention to the information in

this section. It tells you how to use your restraint

system properly, to keep you and your passengers

as safe as possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to

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

always ride buckled up in the rear seat of a

vehicle with a rear seat.

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

vehicle seat belt properly must be secured in

the appropriate child restraint or

belt-positioning booster seat in a rear seating

position

page 345.

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 345.

4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt

behind them or under their arm.

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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 462 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 Belt Alert feature is active

whenever the ignition switch is in the START or

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

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

will signal for a few seconds. If the driver or

outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with

outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is

unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the

START or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt Reminder

Light will turn on and remain on until both outboard

front seat belts are buckled. The outboard front

passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an

outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.

WARNING!



Never place a rear-facing child restraint in

front of an air bag. A deploying passenger

front air bag can cause death or serious injury

to a child 12 years or younger, including a

child in a rear-facing child restraint.



Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the

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

child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle

does not have a rear seat, do not transport a

rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.

WARNING!

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BeltAlert Warning Sequence
The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when

the vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle

speed range and the driver or outboard front seat

passenger is unbuckled (if equipped with outboard

front passenger seat BeltAlert) (the outboard front

passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the

outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). The

BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the

Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an

intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning

sequence has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder

Light will remain on until the seat belts are

buckled. The BeltAlert warning sequence may

repeat based on vehicle speed until the driver and

occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts

are buckled. The driver should instruct all

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

equipped with outboard front passenger seat

BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the

vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert warning sequence

will begin until the seat belts are buckled again.

The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not

active when the outboard front passenger seat is

unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered when an

animal or other items are placed on the outboard

front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat

(if equipped). It is recommended that pets be

restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet

harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat

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

authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not

recommend deactivating BeltAlert.

NOTE:

If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or

outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with

outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is

unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn

on and remain on until the driver and outboard

front seat passenger seat belts are buckled.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped

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

very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows

the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely

with you under normal conditions. However, in a

collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk

of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown

out of the vehicle.

WARNING!



Relying on the air bags alone could lead to

more severe injuries in a collision. The air

bags work with your seat belt to restrain you

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

deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even

though you have air bags.



In a collision, you and your passengers can

suffer much greater injuries if you are not

properly buckled up. You can strike the inte

rior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you

can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be

sure you and others in your vehicle are

buckled up properly.



It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside

or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people

riding in these areas are more likely to be seri

ously injured or killed.



Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and

seat belts.

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

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat

and using a seat belt properly. Occupants,

including the driver, should always wear their

seat belts whether or not an air bag is also

provided at their seating position to minimize

the risk of severe injury or death in the event

of a crash.



Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make

your injuries in a collision much worse. You

might suffer internal injuries, or you could

even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these

instructions to wear your seat belt safely and

to keep your passengers safe, too.



Two people should never be belted into a

single seat belt. People belted together can

crash into one another in a collision, hurting

one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder

belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no

matter what their size.

WARNING!



A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk

of injury in a collision. The seat belt forces

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

but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap

part of your seat belt as low as possible and

keep it snug.



A twisted seat belt may not protect you prop

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

Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body,

without twists. If you can’t straighten a seat

belt in your vehicle, take it to an authorized

dealer immediately and have it fixed.



A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong

buckle will not protect you properly. The lap

portion could ride too high on your body,

possibly causing internal injuries. Always

buckle your seat belt into the buckle nearest

you.



A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you

properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too

far forward, increasing the possibility of injury.

Wear your seat belt snugly.



A seat belt that is worn under your arm is

dangerous. Your body could strike the inside

surfaces of the vehicle in a collision,

increasing head and neck injury. A seat belt

worn under the arm can cause internal inju

ries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.

Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that

your strongest bones will take the force in a

collision.



A shoulder belt placed behind you will not

protect you from injury during a collision. You

are more likely to hit your head in a collision if

you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap

and shoulder belt are meant to be used

together.



A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a

collision and leave you with no protection.

Inspect the seat belt system periodically,

checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.

Damaged parts must be replaced immedi

ately. Do not disassemble or modify the seat

belt system. If your vehicle is involved in a

collision, or if you have questions regarding

seat belt or retractor conditions, take your

vehicle to an authorized FCA dealer or autho

rized FCA Certified Collision Care Program

facility for inspection.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

and adjust the seat.

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

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

seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat).

Grab the latch plate and pull out the seat belt.

Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as

necessary to allow the seat belt to go around

your lap.

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

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

the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a

“click.”

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

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

low across your hips, below your abdomen. To

remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on

the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is

too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap

belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding

under the seat belt in a collision.

Positioning The Lap Belt

5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder

and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it

is comfortable and not resting on your neck.

The retractor will withdraw any slack in the

shoulder belt.

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

on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically

retract to its stowed position. If necessary,

slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow

the seat belt to retract fully.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted

lap/shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to

the anchor point.

2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above

the latch plate, grab and twist the seat belt

webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that

begins immediately above the latch plate.

3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded

webbing. The folded webbing must enter the

slot at the top of the latch plate.

4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it

clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is

no longer twisted.

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the 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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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including

pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of

an accident is reduced for the mother and the

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

abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips.

Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away

from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt

behind the back or under the arm.

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The front outboard seat belt system is equipped

with pretensioning devices that are designed to

remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a

collision. These devices may improve the

performance of the seat belt by removing slack

from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners

work for all size occupants, including those in child

restraints.

NOTE:

These devices are not a substitute for proper seat

belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still

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

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

pretensioners are single use items. A deployed

pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be

replaced immediately.

Energy Management Feature

The front outboard seat belt system is equipped

with an Energy Management feature that may help

further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a

collision. The seat belt system has a retractor

assembly that is designed to release webbing in a

controlled manner.

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

(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. For additional information, refer

page 354. The figure below illustrates the

locking feature for each seating position.

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

If the passenger seating position is equipped with

an ALR and is being used for normal usage, only

pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to

comfortably wrap around the occupant’s

mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR

is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the

seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract

completely in this case and then carefully pull out

only the amount of webbing necessary to

comfortably wrap around the occupant’s

mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle

until you hear a "click."

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