Jeep Gladiator (2022 year). Manual in english

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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.

Stow Clips Behind Rear Seat

Your vehicle is equipped with a stow clip on the

lower trim next to each of the rear seats. This clip

is used to hold the seat belt out of the path of the

seatback when it is being folded and opened. Only

place the seat belt webbing in this clip while folding

and opening the seat. Do not leave the webbing

behind the clip when using the belt to restrain an

occupant.

Rear Stow Clip

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!



The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the

switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

feature or any other seat belt function is not

working properly when checked according to

the procedures in the Service Manual.



Failure to replace the seat belt assembly

could increase the risk of injury in collisions.



Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to

restrain occupants who are wearing the seat

belt or children who are using booster seats.

The locked mode is only used to install

rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints

that have a harness for restraining the child.

WARNING!

Do not place the seat belt webbing behind the

rear seat stow clip when using the seat belt to

restrain an occupant. The seat belt will not be

positioned properly on the occupant and they

could be more seriously injured in an accident

as a result.

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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



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

or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on

and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system

that may deploy the air bag system even if the

battery loses power or it becomes disconnected

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

instrument panel for approximately four to eight

seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is

first in the ON/RUN position. After the self-check,

the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC

detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it

turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either

momentarily or continuously. A single chime will

sound to alert you if the light comes on again after

initial startup.

The ORC also includes diagnostics that will

illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning

Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect

the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the

nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system

is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the

following occurs, have an authorized dealer

service the air bag system immediately.



The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on

during the four to eight seconds when the igni

tion switch is first in the ON/RUN position.



The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the

four to eight-second interval.



The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit

tently or remains on while driving.

NOTE:

If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine

related gauges are not working, the Occupant

Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In

this condition the air bags may not be ready to

inflate for your protection. Have an authorized

dealer service the air bag system immediately.

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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.
See

page 138 for more information regarding

the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.

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 Impact 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 And Passenger Knee Impact Bolsters

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.

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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 has an Occupant Classification

System (“OCS”) in the front passenger seat. The

OCS is designed to activate or deactivate the

Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag depending on

the occupant’s seated weight. It is designed to

deactivate the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

for an unoccupied seat and for occupants whose

seated weight classifies them in a category other

than a properly seated adult. This could be a child,

teenager, or even an adult.
The Passenger Air Bag Disable (“PAD”) Indicator

Light (an amber light located on the overhead

sports bar) tells the driver and front passenger

when the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is

deactivated. The PAD Indicator Light illuminates

the words “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” to show that

the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not

deploy during a collision.

NOTE:

When the front passenger seat is empty or when

very light objects are placed on the seat, the

Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not deploy

even though the Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD)

System Indicator Light is NOT illuminated.

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.

WARNING!



No objects should be placed over or near the

air bag on the instrument panel or steering

wheel because any such objects could cause

harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe

enough to cause the air bag to inflate.



Do not put anything on or around the air bag

covers or attempt to open them manually. You

may damage the air bags and you could be

injured because the air bags may no longer be

functional. The protective covers for the air

bag cushions are designed to open only when

the air bags are inflating.



Relying on the air bags alone could lead to

more severe injuries in a collision. The air

bags work with your seat belt to restrain you

properly. In some collisions, air bags won’t

deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even

though you have air bags.

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The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper

passenger side of the instrument panel separate

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

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

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

bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain

the driver and front passenger.

Occupant Classification System (OCS) —

Front Passenger Seat

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) is part

of a Federally regulated safety system for this

vehicle. It is designed to activate or deactivate the

Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag depending on

the occupant’s seated weight. It is designed to

deactivate the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

for an unoccupied seat and for occupants whose

seated weight classifies them in a category other

than a properly seated adult. This could be a child,

teenager, or even an adult.
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



Passenger Air Bag Disabled (PAD) Indicator

Light – an amber light located on the overhead
sports bar



Air Bag Warning Light



Passenger Seat Belt

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 uses the classification to determine whether

it should activate or deactivate the Passenger

Advanced Front Air Bag. In order for the OCS to

operate as designed, it is important for the front

passenger to be seated properly and properly

wearing the seat belt. Properly seated passengers

are:



Sitting upright.



Facing forward.



Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet

comfortably on or near the floor.



Sitting with their back against the seat back and

the seat back in an upright position.

Seated Properly

The OCS may deactivate the deployment of the

Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if the OCS

estimates that:



The front passenger seat is unoccupied or has

very light objects in it.



The front passenger seat is occupied by a

rear-facing child restraint.



The front passenger seat is occupied by a child,

including a child seated in a forward-facing child

restraint or booster seat.



The front passenger seat is occupied by a small

passenger, including a child or small adult.



The front passenger is not properly seated or his

or her weight is taken off of the seat for a period

of time.

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* When the front passenger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed on the seat and the seat belt is unbuckled, the Passenger Advanced Front Air

Bag will not deploy even though the PAD System Indicator Light is NOT illuminated.
** It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult, allowing the deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. 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.

Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD) System

Front Passenger Seat Occupant Status

Front Passenger Advanced Air Bag Disabled

Indicator Light (“PAD”) Status

Front Passenger Air Bag Status

Unoccupied seat* Unbuckled

NOT ILLUMINATED

DEACTIVATED

Unoccupied seat *Buckled

“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”

DEACTIVATED

Grocery bags, heavy briefcases, and other

relatively light objects

“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”

DEACTIVATED

Rear-facing child restraint**

“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”

DEACTIVATED

Child, including a child in a forward-facing child

restraint or booster seat**

“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”

DEACTIVATED

Small adult

“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”

DEACTIVATED

Properly seated adult

NOT ILLUMINATED

ACTIVATED

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 Advanced Front Air Bag Disabled (PAD)
Indicator Light
The Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Disabled

(PAD) Indicator Light (an amber light located on the

overhead sports bar) tells the driver and front

passenger when the Passenger Advanced Front Air

Bag is deactivated. The PAD Indicator light

illuminates the words “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”

to show that the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

will not deploy during a collision. When the front

passenger seat is empty or when very light objects

are placed on the seat and the seat belt is

unbuckled, the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

will not deploy even though the PAD indicator light

is NOT illuminated.
The PAD indicator light should not be illuminated

when an adult passenger is properly seated in the

front passenger seat. The driver and adult

passenger should verify that the PAD Indicator

Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding in

the front passenger seat. If an adult is not seated

properly, the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

may deactivate and the PAD Indicator Light will be

illuminated.

The PAD Indicator Light should be illuminated and

the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag should be

deactivated for most properly seated and

restrained children in the passenger seat and for

most properly installed child restraint systems.

However, under certain conditions, even with a

properly installed child restraint system, the PAD

Indicator Light may not be illuminated, even

though the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is

deactivated. This can occur if the child restraint is

lighter than the lightest weight necessary to

illuminate the PAD Indicator Light. NEVER assume

the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is

deactivated unless the PAD Indicator Light is

illuminated with the words “PASSENGER AIR BAG

OFF.”

NOTE:

If the seat belt is buckled for an empty seat, the

PAD Indicator Light will illuminate.
If The PAD Indicator Light Is Illuminated For An

Adult Passenger:
If an adult passenger is seated in the front

passenger seat and the PAD Indicator Light is

illuminated, the passenger may be sitting

improperly. Follow the steps below to allow the

OCS to detect the adult passenger’s seated weight

to activate the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag:

1. Turn off the vehicle and have the adult

passenger step out of the vehicle.

2. Remove any extra materials from the

passenger seat, such as cushions, pads, seat

covers, seat massagers, blankets, extra

clothing, etc.

3. Place the seatback in the full upright position.
4. Have the adult passenger sit in the center of

the seat, with the passenger’s feet

comfortably on or near the floor, and with their

back against the seatback.

5. Restart the vehicle and have the passenger

remain in this seated position for two to three

minutes after restarting the vehicle.

WARNING!



If the PAD Indicator Light remains illuminated

for an adult passenger, have an authorized

dealer service the air bag system immediately.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury or

death. If the PAD Indicator Light is illuminated

with the words "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF,"

the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not

deploy in the event of a collision.

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

adult, occupies the passenger seat, the Passenger

Advanced Front Air Bag may be deactivated.

Therefore, the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

may or may not be activated for a lighter weight

passenger, including a small adult (depending on

size) who is seated in the passenger seat. This

does not mean that the OCS is working improperly.

The driver and passenger must always use the PAD

Indicator Light as a determination of whether the

Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is activated or

deactivated. If the PAD Indicator Light is

illuminated with the words “PASSENGER AIR BAG

OFF” when an adult is in the front passenger seat,

have the passenger reposition his or her body in

the seat until the PAD Indicator Light goes out.
If the PAD Indicator Light is illuminated with the

words “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” the Passenger

Advanced Front Air Bag will not inflate in the event

of a collision.
Do Not Decrease OR Increase The Front

Passenger’s Seated Weight On The Front

Passenger Seat
The front passenger’s seated weight must be

properly positioned on the front passenger seat.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury or

death. The OCS determines the most probable

classification of the occupant that it detects. The

OCS will detect the front passenger’s decreased or

increased seated weight, which may result in

deactivation or activation of the Passenger

Advanced Front Air Bag in a collision. This does not

mean that the OCS is working improperly.

Decreasing the front passenger’s seated weight on

the front passenger seat may result in deactivation

of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag causing

serious injury or death.

Increasing the front passenger’s seated weight on

the front passenger seat may result in activation of

the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. Examples

of improper front passenger seating include:



The front passenger’s weight is transferred to

another part of the vehicle (like the door, arm

rest or instrument panel).



The front passenger leans forward, sideways, or

turns to face the rear of the vehicle.



The front passenger’s seatback is not in the full

upright position.



The front passenger carries or holds an object

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



Objects are lodged under the front passenger

seat.



Objects are lodged between the front passenger

seat and center console.



Accessories that may change the seated weight

on the front passenger seat are attached to the

front passenger seat.



Anything that may decrease or increase the

front passenger’s seated weight.



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.

WARNING!

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The OCS determines the front passenger’s most

probable classification. If an occupant in the front

passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant

may provide an output signal to the OCS that is

different from the occupant’s properly seated

weight input, for example:

Not Seated Properly

WARNING!



If a child restraint system, child, small teen

ager or adult in the front passenger seat is

seated improperly, the occupant may provide

an output signal to the OCS that is different

from the occupant’s properly seated weight

input. This may result in serious injury or death

in a collision.



Always wear your seat belt and sit properly,

with the seatback in an upright position, your

back against the seatback, sitting upright,

facing forward, in the center of the seat, with

your feet comfortably on or near the floor.



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

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

passenger seat. Holding an object may

provide an output signal to the OCS that is

different than the occupant’s properly seated

weight input, which may result in serious injury

or death in a collision.

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The Air Bag Warning Light will illuminate

whenever the OCS is unable to classify the front

passenger seat status.
A malfunction in the OCS may affect the operation

of the air bag system. If the Air Bag Warning Light

does not come on, or stays on after you start

the vehicle, or it comes on as you drive, take the

vehicle to an authorized dealer for service

immediately.

The passenger seat assembly contains critical OCS

components that may affect Passenger Advanced

Front Air Bag inflation. In order for the OCS to

properly classify the seated weight of a front seat

passenger, the OCS components must function as

designed. Do not make any modifications to the

front passenger seat components, assembly, or to

the seat cover. If the seat, trim cover, or cushion

needs service for any reason, take the vehicle to

an authorized dealer. Only FCA US LLC approved

seat accessories may be used.
The following requirements must be strictly

followed:



Do not modify the front passenger seat

assembly or components in any way.



Do not use prior or future model year seat

covers or cushions not designated by FCA US

LLC for the specific model being repaired.

Always use the correct seat cover and cushion

specified for the vehicle.



Do not replace the seat cover or cushion with an

aftermarket seat cover or cushion.



Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat.



At no time should any Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) component or SRS related

component or fastener be modified or replaced

with any part except those which are approved

by FCA US LLC.

WARNING!



Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your

instrument panel could mean you won’t have

the air bags 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.



Placing an object on the floor under the front

passenger seat may prevent the OCS from

working properly, which may result in serious

injury or death in a collision. Do not place any

objects on the floor under the front passenger

seat.



If there is a fault present in the OCS, both the

PAD Indicator Light and the Air Bag Warning

Light will illuminate to show that the

Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is deacti

vated. Should this occur, the Passenger

Advanced Front Air Bag will remain deacti

vated until the fault is cleared. This indicates

that you should take the vehicle to an autho

rized dealer for service immediately.

WARNING!



Unapproved modifications or service proce

dures to the passenger seat assembly, its

related components, seat cover, or cushion

may inadvertently change the air bag deploy

ment in case of a frontal collision. This could

result in death or serious injury to the front

passenger if the vehicle is involved in a colli

sion. A modified vehicle may not comply with

required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan

dards (FMVSS) and/or Canadian Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS).



If it is necessary to modify the air bag system

for persons with disabilities, contact an autho

rized dealer.

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Knee Impact Bolsters

The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees

of the driver and front passenger, and position the

front occupants for improved interaction with the

front air bags.

Supplemental Side Air Bags

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

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

are located in the outboard side of the front seats.

The SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or

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

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

injury during certain side impacts, in addition to

the injury reduction potential provided by the seat

belts and body structure.

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label

When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the

outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover. The

inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into

the space between the occupant and the door. The

SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a

high force that it could injure occupants if they are

not seated properly, or if items are positioned in

the area where the SAB inflates. Children are at an

even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag.

Side Impacts
The Side Air Bags are designed to activate in

certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint

Controller (ORC) determines whether the

deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular

impact event is appropriate, based on the severity

and type of collision. The side impact sensors aid

the ORC in determining the appropriate response

to impact events. The system is calibrated to

deploy the Side Air Bags on the impact side of the

vehicle during impacts that require Side Air Bag

occupant protection. In side impacts, the Side Air

Bags deploy independently; a left side impact

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

impact deploys the right Side Air Bags only. Vehicle

damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether

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

collisions, including some collisions at certain

angles, or some side collisions that do not impact

the area of the passenger compartment. The Side

Air Bags may deploy during angled or offset frontal

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

restraint system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time

than it takes to blink your eyes.

WARNING!



Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee

impact bolsters in any way.



Do not mount any accessories to the knee

impact bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos,

citizen band radios, etc.

WARNING!

Do not use accessory seat covers or place

objects between you and the Side Air Bags; the

performance could be adversely affected and/or

objects could be pushed into you, causing

serious injury.

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NOTE:

Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior

trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.

Air Bag System Components

NOTE:

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors

the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring

associated with electrical Air Bag System Compo

nents listed below:



Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)



Air Bag Warning Light



Steering Wheel and Column



Instrument Panel



Knee Impact Bolsters



Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags



Seat Belt Buckle Switch



Supplemental Side Air Bags



Front and Side Impact Sensors



Seat Belt Pretensioners



Seat Track Position Sensors



Occupant Classification System

If A Deployment Occurs

The front air bags are designed to deflate

immediately after deployment.

NOTE:

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

sions. This does not mean something is wrong with

the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air

bags, any or all of the following may occur:



The air bag material may sometimes cause

abrasions and/or skin reddening to the occu

pants as the air bags deploy and unfold. The

abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or

those you might get sliding along a carpet or

gymnasium floor. They are not caused by

contact with chemicals. They are not permanent

and normally heal quickly. However, if you

haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or

if you have any blistering, see your doctor imme

diately.

WARNING!



Occupants, including children, who are up

against or very close to Side Air Bags can be

seriously injured or killed. Occupants,

including children, should never lean on or

sleep against the door, side windows, or area

where the side air bags inflate, even if they are

in an infant or child restraint.



Seat belts (and child restraints where appro

priate) are necessary for your protection in all

collisions. They also help keep you in position,

away from an inflating Side Air Bag. To get the

best protection from the Side Air Bags, occu

pants must wear their seat belts properly and

sit upright with their backs against the seats.

Children must be properly restrained in a child

restraint or booster seat that is appropriate for

the size of the child.

WARNING!



Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean

against the door or window. Sit upright in the

center of the seat.



Being too close to the Side Air Bags during

deployment could cause you to be severely

injured or killed.



Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead

to more severe injuries in a collision. The Side

Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain

you properly. In some collisions, Side Air Bags

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

even though you have Side Air Bags.

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

As the air bags deflate, you may see some

smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal

by-product of the process that generates the

non-toxic gas used for air bag inflation. These

airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes,

nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,

rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat

irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation

continues, see your doctor. If these particles

settle on your clothing, follow the garment

manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have

deployed. If you are involved in another collision,

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

NOTE:



Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior

trim, but they will open during air bag deploy

ment.



After any collision, the vehicle should be taken

to an authorized dealer immediately.

Enhanced Accident Response System

In the event of an impact, if the communication

network remains intact, and the power remains

intact, depending on the nature of the event, the

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) will determine

whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response

System perform the following functions:



Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped)



Cut off battery power to the electric motor (if

equipped)



Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has

power



Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long

as the battery has power or for 15 minutes from

the intervention of the Enhanced Accident

Response System



Unlock the power door locks

Your vehicle may also be designed to perform any of

these other functions in response to the Enhanced

Accident Response System:



Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the HVAC

Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circulation Door



Cut off battery power to the:



Engine



Electric Motor (if equipped)



Electric power steering



Brake booster



Electric park brake



Automatic transmission gear selector



Horn



Front wiper



Headlamp washer pump (if equipped)

NOTE:

After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to

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

from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.

Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the

engine compartment and on the ground near the

engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting

the system and starting the engine. If there are no

fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle electrical devices

(e.g. headlights) after an accident, reset the system

by following the procedure described below. If you

have any doubt, contact an authorized dealer.

WARNING!

Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners

cannot protect you in another collision. Have the

air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the seat

belt retractor assemblies replaced by an

authorized dealer immediately. Also, have the

Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced

as well.

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Enhanced Accident Response System

Reset Procedure

In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response

System functions after an event, the ignition switch

must be changed from ignition START or ON/RUN

to ignition OFF. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel

leaks in the engine compartment and on the

ground near the engine compartment and fuel

tank before resetting the system and starting the

engine. After an accident, if the vehicle will not

start after performing the reset procedure, the

vehicle must be towed to an authorized dealer to

be inspected and to have the Enhanced Accident

Response System reset.

Maintaining Your Air Bag System

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an event data

recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to

record, in certain crash or near crash-like

situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting

a road obstacle, data that will assist in

understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

The EDR is designed to record data related to

vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short

period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The

EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data

as:



How various systems in your vehicle were oper

ating;



Whether or not the driver and passenger safety

belts were buckled/fastened;



How far (if at all) the driver was pressing the

accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,



How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better

understanding of the circumstances in which

crashes and injuries occur.

WARNING!



Modifications to any part of the air bag system

could cause it to fail when you need it. You

could be injured if the air bag system is not

there to protect you. Do not modify the compo

nents or wiring, including adding any kind of

badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub

trim cover or the upper passenger side of the

instrument panel. Do not modify the front

fascia/bumper, vehicle body structure, or add

aftermarket side steps or running boards.



It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the

air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone

who works on your vehicle that it has an air

bag system.



Do not attempt to modify any part of your air

bag system. The air bag may inflate acciden

tally or may not function properly if modifica

tions are made. Take your vehicle to an

authorized dealer for any air bag system

service. If your seat, including your trim cover

and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way

(including removal or loosening/tightening of

seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to an

authorized dealer. Only manufacturer

approved seat accessories may be used. If it is

necessary to modify the air bag system for

persons with disabilities, contact an autho

rized dealer.

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NOTE:

EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a

non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are

recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi

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

age, and crash location) are recorded. However,

other parties, such as law enforcement, could

combine the EDR data with the type of personally

identifying data routinely acquired during a crash

investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special

equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or

the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle

manufacturer, other parties, such as law

enforcement, that have the special equipment,

can read the information if they have access to the

vehicle or the EDR.

HILD

ESTRAINTS

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at

all times, including babies and children. Every

state in the United States, and every Canadian

province, requires that small children ride in

proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you

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

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

crash statistics, children are safer when properly

restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

There are different sizes and types of restraints for

children from newborn size to the child almost

large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check

the child seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you

have the correct seat for your child. Carefully read

and follow all the instructions and warnings in the

child restraint Owner’s Manual and on all the

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

it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable

Safety Standards. You should also make sure that

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

NOTE:



For additional information, refer to

http://

www.nhtsa.gov/parents-and-caregivers

call: 1–888–327–4236



Canadian residents should refer to Transport

Canada’s website for additional information:

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

child-car-seat-safety.html

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child can become

a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required

to hold even an infant on your lap could become

so great that you could not hold the child, no

matter how strong you are. The child and others

could be badly injured or killed. Any child riding

in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for

the child’s size.

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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

Infant And Child Restraints

Safety experts recommend that children ride

rear-facing in the vehicle until they are two years

old or until they reach either the height or weight

limit of their rear-facing child restraint. Two types of

child restraints can be used rear-facing: infant

carriers and convertible child seats.

The infant carrier is only used rear-facing in the

vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth

until they reach the weight or height limit of the

infant carrier. Convertible child seats can be used

either rear-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle.

Convertible child seats often have a higher weight

limit in the rear-facing direction than infant carriers

do, so they can be used rear-facing by children who

have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less

than at least two years old. Children should remain

rear-facing until they reach the highest weight or

height allowed by their convertible child seat.

Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age

Recommended Type Of Child Restraint

Infants and Toddlers

Children who are two years old or younger and who

have not reached the height or weight limits of their

child restraint

Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child

Restraint, facing rearward in a rear seat of the

vehicle

Small Children

Children who are at least two years old or who have

outgrown the height or weight limit of their

rear-facing child restraint

Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a five-point

Harness, facing forward in a rear seat of the

vehicle

Larger Children

Children who have outgrown their forward-facing

child restraint, but are too small to properly fit the

vehicle’s seat belt

Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle seat

belt, seated in a rear seat of the vehicle

Children Too Large for Child Restraints

Children 12 years old or younger, who have

outgrown the height or weight limit of their

booster seat

Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in a rear seat of the

vehicle

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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