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and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt
your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions.

The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the
customer has elected to have the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) in a reduced mode.

NOTE:

•

The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and
the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momentarily
each time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode.

•

Each time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
mode, the ESC system will be on even if it was
turned off previously.

•

The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds
will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the
maneuver that caused the ESC activation.

Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped

HDC is intended for low speed off-road driv-
ing while in 4WD Low. HDC maintains vehicle
speed while descending hills during various
driving situations. HDC controls vehicle

speed by actively controlling the brakes.

HDC Has Three States:

1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate).

2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation

conditions are not met, or driver is actively overrid-
ing with brake or throttle application).

3. Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling

vehicle speed).

Enabling HDC

HDC is enabled by pushing the HDC switch, but the fol-
lowing conditions must also be met to enable HDC:

•

The driveline is in 4WD Low.

•

The vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h).

•

The parking brake is released.

•

The driver door is closed.

Activating HDC

Once HDC is enabled it will activate automatically if
driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude. The set
speed for HDC is selectable by the driver, and can be
adjusted by using the gear shift +/-. The following sum-
marizes the HDC set speeds:

HDC Target Set Speeds

•

P = No set speed. HDC may be enabled but will not
activate.

•

R = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)

•

N = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)

•

D = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)

•

1st = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)

•

2nd = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)

•

3rd = 1.8 mph (3 km/h)

•

4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h)

•

5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h)

•

6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h)

•

7th = 4.3 mph (7 km/h)

•

8th = 5.0 mph (8 km/h)

NOTE:

During HDC the +/- shifter input is used for HDC target
speed selection, but will not affect the gear chosen by
the transmission. When actively controlling HDC the
transmission will shift appropriately for the driver-
selected set speed and corresponding driving
conditions.

Driver Override

The driver may override HDC activation with throttle or
brake application at any time.

Deactivating HDC

HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of
the following conditions occur:

•

The driver overrides HDC set speed with throttle or
brake application.

•

The vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h) but
remains below 40 mph (64 km/h).

•

The vehicle is on a downhill grade of insufficient
magnitude, is on level ground, or is on an uphill
grade.

•

The vehicle is shifted to PARK.

Disabling HDC

HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of the fol-
lowing conditions occur:

•

The driver pushes the HDC switch.

•

The driveline is shifted out of 4WD Low.

•

The parking brake is applied.

•

The driver door opens.

•

The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph
(32 km/h) for greater than 70 seconds.

•

The vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph
(64 km/h) (HDC exits immediately).

•

HDC detects excessive brake temperature.

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Feedback To The Driver

The instrument cluster has an HDC icon and the HDC
switch has an LED icon, which offers feedback to the
driver about the state HDC is in.

•

The cluster icon and switch light will illuminate and
remain on solid when HDC is enabled or activated.
This is the normal operating condition for HDC.

•

The cluster icon and switch light will flash for several
seconds, then extinguish when the driver pushes
the HDC switch but enable conditions are not met.

•

The cluster icon and switch light will flash for several
seconds, then extinguish when HDC disables due to
excess speed.

•

The cluster icon and switch light will flash when HDC
deactivates due to overheated brakes. The flashing
will stop and HDC will activate again once the
brakes have cooled sufficiently.

WARNING!

HDC is only intended to assist the driver in controlling
vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver must
remain attentive to the driving conditions and is
responsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed.

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

HSA is designed to mitigate roll back from a complete
stop while on an incline. If the driver releases the brake
while stopped on an incline, HSA will continue to hold
the brake pressure for a short period. If the driver does
not apply the throttle before this time expires, the sys-
tem will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll
down the hill as normal.

The following conditions must be met in order for HSA
to activate:

•

The feature must be enabled.

•

The vehicle must be stopped.

•

The parking brake must be off.

•

The driver door must be closed.

•

The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.

•

The gear selection must match vehicle uphill direc-
tion (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear;
vehicle backing uphill is in REVERSE (R) gear).

•

HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward
gears. The system will not activate if the transmis-
sion is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). For vehicles
equipped with a manual transmission, if the clutch
is pressed, HSA will remain active.

WARNING!

There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist
(HSA) will not activate and slight rolling may occur,
such as on minor hills or with a loaded vehicle, or
while pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for
active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to be attentive to distance to other
vehicles, people, and objects, and most importantly
brake operation to ensure safe operation of the
vehicle under all road conditions. Your complete
attention is always required while driving to maintain
safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these
warnings can result in a collision or serious personal
injury.

Disabling And Enabling HSA

This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change
the current setting, proceed as follows:

•

If disabling HSA using your instrument cluster dis-
play, see

page 85 for further information.

•

If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings, see

page 169 for further information.

Towing With HSA

HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back
while towing a trailer.

WARNING!

•

If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer,
the trailer brakes may be activated and deacti-
vated with the brake switch. If so, there may not be
enough brake pressure to hold both the vehicle
and the trailer on a hill when the brake pedal is
released. In order to avoid rolling down an incline
while resuming acceleration, manually activate the
trailer brake or apply more vehicle brake pressure
prior to releasing the brake pedal.

•

HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the park-
ing brake fully when exiting your vehicle. Also, be
certain to place the transmission in PARK.

•

Failure to follow these warnings can result in a col-
lision or serious personal injury.

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Rain Brake Support (RBS)

RBS may improve braking performance in wet condi-
tions. It will periodically apply a small amount of brake
pressure to remove any water buildup on the front
brake rotors. It functions when the windshield wipers
are in LO or HI speed. When RBS is active, there is no
notification to the driver and no driver interaction is
required.

Ready Alert Braking (RAB)

RAB may reduce the time required to reach full braking
during emergency braking situations. It anticipates
when an emergency braking situation may occur by
monitoring how fast the throttle is released by the
driver. The Electronic Brake Controller (EBC) will pre-
pare the brake system for a panic stop.

Selec-Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped

SSC is intended for off-road driving in 4WD
Low only. SSC maintains vehicle speed by
actively controlling engine torque and
brakes.

SSC has three states:

1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate)

2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation

conditions are not met, or driver is actively overrid-
ing with brake or throttle application)

3. Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling

vehicle speed)

Enabling SSC

SSC is enabled by pushing the SSC switch, but the fol-
lowing conditions must also be met to enable SSC:

•

The driveline is in 4WD Low.

•

The vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h).

•

The parking brake is released.

•

The driver door is closed.

•

The driver is not applying throttle.

Activating SSC

Once SSC is enabled it will activate automatically once
the following conditions are met:

•

The driver releases the throttle.

•

The driver releases the brake.

•

The transmission is in any selection other than
PARK.

•

The vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h).

The set speed for SSC is selectable by the driver, and
can be adjusted by using the gear shift +/-. Additionally,
the SSC set speed may be reduced when climbing a
grade and the level of set speed reduction depends on
the magnitude of grade. The following summarizes the
SSC set speeds:

SSC Target Set Speeds

•

1st = .6 mph (1 km/h)

•

2nd = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)

•

3rd = 1.8 mph (3 km/h)

•

4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h)

•

5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h)

•

6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h)

•

7th = 4.3 mph (7 km/h)

•

8th = 5 mph (8 km/h)

•

9th = 5.6 mph (9 km/h) – if equipped

•

REVERSE = .6 mph (1 km/h)

•

NEUTRAL = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)

•

PARK = SSC remains enabled but not active

NOTE:

•

During SSC the +/- shifter input is used for SSC tar-
get speed selection but will not affect the gear cho-
sen by the transmission. While actively controlling
SSC the transmission will shift appropriately for the
driver-selected set speed and corresponding driving
conditions.

•

SSC operation is influenced by Off Road+ drive
mode if active. The differences may be notable to
the driver as a varying level of aggressiveness.

Driver Override:

The driver may override SSC activation with throttle or
brake application at any time.

Deactivating SSC

SSC will be deactivated but remain available if any of
the following conditions occur:

•

Driver overrides SSC set speed with throttle or brake
application

•

Vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h) but
remains below 40 mph (64 km/h)

•

Vehicle is shifted to PARK

Disabling SSC

SSC will deactivate and be disabled if any of the follow-
ing conditions occur:

•

The driver pushes the SSC switch.

•

The driveline is shifted out of 4WD Low.

•

The parking brake is applied.

•

The driver door opens.

•

The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph
(32 km/h) for greater than 70 seconds.

•

The vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph
(64 km/h) (SSC exits immediately).

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Feedback To The Driver:

The instrument cluster has an SSC icon and the SSC
switch has an LED which offer feedback to the driver
about the state SSC is in.

•

The cluster icon and switch light will illuminate and
remain on solid when SSC is enabled or activated.
This is the normal operating condition for SSC.

•

The cluster icon and switch light will flash for several
seconds then extinguish when the driver pushes the
SSC switch but enable conditions are not met.

•

The cluster icon and switch light will flash for several
seconds then extinguish when SSC disables due to
excess speed.

•

The cluster icon and switch light will flash then extin-
guish when SSC deactivates due to overheated
brakes.

WARNING!

SSC is only intended to assist the driver in controlling
vehicle speed when driving in off road conditions. The
driver must remain attentive to the driving conditions
and is responsible for maintaining a safe vehicle
speed.

Traction Control System (TCS)

The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the TCS
may apply brake pressure to the spinning wheel(s)
and/or reduce engine power to provide enhanced
acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS, Brake
Limited Differential (BLD) functions similarly to a limited
slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a
driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning
faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of
the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine power
to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. BLD may
remain enabled even if TCS and Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) are in reduced modes.

Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces-
sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate
actions to attempt to stop the sway. TSC will become
active automatically once an excessively swaying trailer
is recognized.

NOTE:

TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always use
caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer
tongue weight recommendations

page 156.

When TSC is functioning, the ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light will flash, the engine power
may be reduced and you may feel the brakes being
applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the
trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled when the ESC sys-
tem is in the “Partial Off” mode.

WARNING!

If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle down,
stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the
trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.

AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS

BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM)

BSM system uses two radar sensors, located inside the
rear fascia/bumper, to detect highway licensable
vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that
enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of
the vehicle.

When the vehicle is started, the BSM Warning Light will
momentarily illuminate in both outside rearview mirrors
to let the driver know that the system is operational.
The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in
any forward gear.

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The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane
in width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The
zone length starts at the side of the vehicle, near the
B-pillar, and extends approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond
the rear fascia/bumper of the vehicle. The BSM system
monitors the detection zones on both sides of the
vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches approximately
6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of
vehicles in these areas. BSM will alert earlier on faster-
approaching vehicles — up to 33 mph (54 km/h)
difference.

NOTE:

The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if
your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify
the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and
trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or
other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends
beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in ran-
dom false detections on the trailer, and false chimes
when the turn signal is used

page 169.

The BSM system can become blocked if snow, ice, mud,
or other road contaminations accumulate on the rear
fascia/bumper where the radar sensors are located. The
system may also detect blockage if the vehicle is oper-
ated in areas with extremely low radar returns such as a
desert or parallel to a large elevation drop. If blockage is
detected, a “Blind Spot Temporarily Unavailable, Sensor
Blocked” message will display in the cluster, both mirror
lights will illuminate, and BSM and RCP alerts will not
occur. This is normal operation. The system will automati-
cally recover and resume function when the condition
clears or when an ignition cycle occurs. To minimize sys-
tem blockage, do not block the area of the rear fascia/
bumper where the radar sensors are located with foreign
objects (bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.), and keep it
clear of road contaminations.

The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the
detection zones by illuminating the BSM Warning Light
located in the outside mirrors. In addition, when the
turn signal is activated during the alert on the side of
the vehicle corresponding to the alert, an audible
(chime) alert can be heard. During this audible (chime)
alert, the radio volume will be reduced

page 215.

The BSM system monitors the detection zone from
three different entry points (Side, Rear, Front) while
driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system
will issue an alert during these types of zone entries.

Entering From The Side

Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either
side of the vehicle.

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 33 mph (54 km/h). Fast
approaching vehicles will receive an earlier alert based
on relative speed.

Sensor Location (Left Side Shown)

BSM Warning Light

Side Monitoring

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Overtaking Traffic

If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed
of less than 15 mph (24 km/h) 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.

The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on
stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foli-
age, 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 adja-
cent lanes

page 331.

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, bicy-
clists, 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.

Rear Cross Path (RCP)

RCP is intended to aid the driver when backing out of
parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles
may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of
the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is
exposed. The RCP system will then have a clear view of
the cross traffic and if an oncoming vehicle is detected,
alert the driver.

Rear Monitoring

Overtaking/Approaching

Overtaking/Passing

Opposing Traffic

RCP Detection Zones

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RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of
the vehicle, for objects that are moving toward the side
of the vehicle with a minimum speed of approximately
5 mph (8 km/h), to objects moving a maximum of
approximately 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot
situations.

NOTE:

In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be
obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sen-
sors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the
system will not be able to alert the driver.

When RCP is on (Blind Spot Lights Only or Blind Spot
Lights/Chimes) and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the
driver is alerted using both the visual and audible
alarms, including reducing the radio volume.

WARNING!

Rear Cross Path (RCP) Detection is not a back up aid
system. It is intended to be used to help a driver
detect a 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 seri-
ous injury or death.

Blind Spot Modes

Three selectable modes of operation are available in
the Uconnect system

page 169.

Blind Spot Alert Lights Only

When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM sys-
tem 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 appro-
priate side view mirror based on a detected object. If
the turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to
an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible
chime will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and
detected object are present on the same side at the
same time, both the visual and audible alerts will be
issued. In addition to the audible alert the radio (if on)
will also be muted.

NOTE:

Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM
system, the radio is also muted.

When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond
with both visual and audible alerts when a detected
object is present. Whenever an audible alert is
requested, the radio is also muted. Turn/hazard signal
status is ignored; the RCP state always requests the
chime.

Blind Spot Alert Off

When the BSM system is turned off, there will be no
visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP
systems.

NOTE:

The BSM system will store the current operating mode
when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle is
started, the previously stored mode will be recalled and
used.

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING
(FCW) WITH MITIGATION

The FCW with Mitigation system provides the driver with
audible warnings, visual warnings (within the instru-
ment cluster display), and may apply a limited braking
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:

If either FCW or Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) is
turned off, the FCW OFF Indicator Light will illuminate.
The FCW OFF Indicator Light will only shut off if both
features are turned on and active braking is enabled.

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NOTE:

FCW monitors the information from the forward looking
sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller
(EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision.
When the system determines that a forward collision is
probable, the driver will be provided with audible and
visual warnings and may provide a brake jerk warning.
If the driver does not take action based upon these pro-
gressive warnings, then the system will provide a lim-
ited 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 deter-
mines 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 Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event
begins at a speed below 39 mph (62 km/h), the system
may provide maximum braking to mitigate the potential
forward collision. If the Forward Collision Warning with
Mitigation event stops the vehicle completely, the sys-
tem will hold the vehicle at a standstill for two seconds
and then release the brakes.

When the system determines a collision with the
vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the
warning message will be deactivated

page 331.

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 deactivated until the next igni-
tion 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 unnecessary warnings to
the surroundings. If the vehicle enters 4WD Low, the
FCW system will be automatically deactivated.

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 respon-
sibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle
via braking and steering. Failure to follow this warning
could lead to serious injury or death.

FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity

The FCW Sensitivity and Active Braking status are pro-
grammable through the Uconnect system

page 169.

NOTE:

•

The default sensitivity of FCW is the “Medium” set-
ting and the system status is “Warning & Braking”.
This allows the system to warn the driver of a pos-
sible collision with the vehicle in front using audible/
visual warnings and it applies autonomous braking.

•

Changing the FCW status to the “Far” setting allows
the system to warn the driver of a possible collision
with the vehicle in front using an audible/visual
warning when the latter is at a farther distance than
the “Medium” setting. This provides the most reac-
tion time to avoid a possible collision.

The “Far” setting may result in a greater number of
FCW possible collision warnings experienced.

•

Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting
allows the system to warn the driver of a possible
collision with the vehicle in front when the distance
between the vehicle in the front is much closer. This
setting provides less reaction time than the “Far”
and “Medium” settings, which allows for a more
dynamic driving experience.

The “Near” setting may result in a lesser number of
FCW possible collision warnings experienced.

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NOTE:

•

Changing the FCW status to “Only Warning” pre-
vents the system from providing limited active brak-
ing, or additional brake support if the driver is not
braking adequately in the event of a potential frontal
collision, but maintains the audible and visual
warnings.

•

Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the sys-
tem from providing autonomous braking, or addi-
tional brake support if the driver is not braking
adequately in the event of a potential frontal
collision.

•

The system will retain the last setting selected by
the driver after ignition shut down.

•

FCW may not react to irrelevant objects such as
overhead objects, ground reflections, objects not in
the path of the vehicle, stationary objects that are
far away, oncoming traffic, or leading vehicles with
the same or higher rate of speed.

•

FCW will be disabled like ACC, with the unavailable
screens.

FCW Limited Warning

If the instrument cluster displays “Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) Limited Service Required” or “Limited
Functionality Clean Front Windshield” momentarily,
there may be a condition that limits FCW functionality.
Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal condi-
tions, 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, the instrument cluster displays
“AEB Unavailable Service Required.”

AEB Unavailable Service Required indicates there is an
internal system fault. Although the vehicle is still driv-
able under normal conditions, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.

Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) —

If Equipped

PEB is a subsystem of the Forward Collision Warning
(FCW) system which provides the driver with audible
warnings and visual warnings, in the instrument cluster
display. It may apply limited automatic braking when it
detects a potential frontal collision with a
pedestrian/cyclist.

If a PEB event begins at a speed below 39 mph
(62 km/h), the system may provide maximum braking
to mitigate the potential collision with a pedestrian/
cyclist. If the PEB event stops the vehicle completely,
the system will hold the vehicle at a standstill for two

seconds and then release the brakes. When the system
determines a collision with the pedestrian/cyclist in
front of you is no longer probable, the warning message
will be deactivated.

The minimum speed for PEB activation is 3 mph
(5 km/h).

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/
cyclist. 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.

Turning PEB On Or Off

NOTE:

The default status of PEB is “On.” This allows the sys-
tem to warn you of a possible frontal collision with the
pedestrian/cyclist.

The PEB button is located in the Uconnect display in the
Control settings

page 169.

To turn the PEB system off, push the Pedestrian Emer-
gency Braking button.

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

Changing the PEB status to “Off” deactivates the sys-
tem, so no warning or active braking will be available in
case of a possible frontal collision with the
pedestrian/cyclist.

PEB Message

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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.

Intersection Collision Assist (ICA) —

If Equipped

ICA uses three front radar sensors located in the front
fascia/bumper, to detect oncoming vehicles from the
front or side when driving through an intersection.
When the system determines that a collision is prob-
able when turning across oncoming traffic, the system
will attempt to mitigate a possible collision by decelerat-
ing the vehicle. When the system determines that a
collision with a crossing vehicle is probable, the system
may apply additional braking to supplement the driver
braking input to attempt to mitigate a possible collision.
The system will also provide audible warnings and
visual warnings (shown in the instrument cluster). If the
driver determines acceleration is needed to avoid a
collision, when the accelerator is pressed ICA will
cancel.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)

The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure
based on the vehicle recommended cold tire pressure

page 331.

The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that
when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pres-
sure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set
based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as
the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven
for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile

(1.6 km) after a three-hour period. The tire pressure will
also increase as the vehicle is driven — this is normal
and there should be no adjustment for this increased
pressure.

For information on how to properly inflate the vehicle’s
tires, see

page 304.

The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if
the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning
threshold for any reason, including low temperature
effects, or natural pressure loss through the tire.

The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire
pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not
turn off until the tire pressure is at or above recom-
mended cold tire pressure. Once the low tire pressure
warning has been illuminated, the tire pressure must
be increased to the recommended cold tire pressure in
order for the TPMS Warning Light to be turned off.

NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to
be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) above
the recommended cold placard pressure in order to
turn the TPMS Warning Light off.

The system will automatically update and the TPMS
Warning Light will extinguish once the updated tire
pressures have been received. The vehicle may need to
be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) to receive this information.

For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold
(parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of
36 psi (248 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F
(20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi
(193 kPa), a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will
decrease the tire pressure to approximately 24 psi
(165 kPa). This tire pressure is sufficiently low enough
to turn on the TPMS Warning Light. Driving the vehicle

may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately
28 psi (193 kPa), but the TPMS Warning Light will still
be on. In this situation, the TPMS Warning Light will turn
off only after the tires have been inflated to the vehi-
cle’s recommended cold tire pressure value.

CAUTION!

•

The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warnings have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. 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 perfor-
mance or sensor damage. Customers are encour-
aged to use Original Equipment Manufacturer
(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 dealership to have your
sensor function checked.

•

After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure,
always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will pre-
vent moisture and dirt from entering the valve
stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System sensor.

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NOTE:

•

The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire
care and maintenance, or to provide warning of a
tire failure or condition.

•

The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure
gauge while adjusting your tire pressure, unless
equipped with Tire Fill Alert.

•

Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.

•

The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-
nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to main-
tain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire
gauge, even if underinflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS Warning
Light.

•

Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pres-
sure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pres-
sure in the tire.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses wire-
less technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sen-
sors 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 regularly check the
tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain the
proper pressure.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (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, and a
graphic displaying tire pressures

•

TPMS Warning Light

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low

Pressure Warnings

The TPMS Warning Light will illuminate in the
instrument cluster, and an audible chime will
be activated, when one or more of the four
active road tire pressures are low. In addi-

tion, the instrument cluster will display an "Inflate to XX"
message and a graphic display of the pressure value(s)
with the low tire(s) in a different color

page 85.

NOTE:

Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI,
BAR, or kPa.

Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four
active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible,
and inflate the low tire(s) that is in a different color on
the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold
tire pressure displayed in the “Inflate to XX” message.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display

Low Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display

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NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to
be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) above
the recommended cold placard pressure in order to
turn the TPMS Warning Light off.

The system will automatically update, the graphic dis-
play of the pressure value(s) will return to its original
color and the TPMS Warning Light will extinguish once
the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The
system will automatically update the graphic display of
the pressure value(s) and will return to its original color.
The TPMS Warning Light will extinguish once the
updated tire pressure(s) have been received in the case
when the ignition is ON. In the case when the ignition is
OFF, the ignition on the vehicle has to be turned ON and
may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15
mph (24 km/h) to receive this information for the pres-
sure value(s) to be updated.

Service TPMS Warning

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will
flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid
when a system fault is detected. The system fault will
also sound a chime. The instrument cluster display will
display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message for a mini-
mum of five seconds. This message is then followed by
a graphic display, with “--“ in place of the pressure val-
ue(s), indicating which Tire Pressure Monitoring System
sensor(s) is not being received.

If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light will no longer flash, the "SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM" message will not be present, and a pressure
value will be displayed instead of dashes. A system
fault can occur by any of the following:

•

Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPMS sensors.

•

Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.

•

Using tire chains on the vehicle.

•

Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS
sensors.

NOTE:

A TPMS sensor is not offered on any size spare tire. In
either option of having a full size spare equipped or not,
the tire pressure is not monitored or displayed on the
cluster for the corresponding spare tire location. If you
install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a
pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon
the next ignition switch cycle, the Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System Warning Light will remain on, a chime will
sound, and the instrument cluster display will still dis-
play a pressure value in the different color graphic dis-
play and an “Inflate to XX” message will be displayed.
After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds
and then remain on solid. In addition, the instrument
cluster display will display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM"
message for five seconds and then display dashes (--)
in place of the pressure value. For each subsequent
ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound, the Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System Warning Light will flash on and
off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the
instrument cluster display will display a "SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM" message for five seconds and then display
dashes (--) in place of the pressure value. Once you
repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it
on the vehicle in place of the spare tire, the TPMS will
update automatically.

In addition, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light will turn off and the graphic in the instru-
ment cluster display will display a new pressure value
instead of dashes (--), as long as no tire pressure is
below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four
active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for
up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for
the TPMS to receive this information.

TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) can be
deactivated by replacing all four wheel and tire assem-
blies (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 sensors. Then, drive
the vehicle for 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h).
The TPMS will chime, the TPMS Warning Light will flash
on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on. The
instrument cluster will display the “SERVICE TPM SYS-
TEM” message and then display dashes (--) in place of
the pressure values.

Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS will no
longer chime or display the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message in the instrument cluster but dashes (--) will
remain in place of the pressure values.

To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel and tire
assemblies (road tires) with tires equipped with TPMS
sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h). The TPMS will chime, the
TPMS Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds
and then turn off. The instrument cluster will display the
“SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message and then display

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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.

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:

•

The Tire Fill Alert system will only support inflating or
deflating one tire at a time. The user is required to
wait until the hazard lights STOP flashing or
26-30 seconds after the desired pressure is
achieved in one wheel before switching to another.

•

The Tire Fill Alert feature cannot be entered if an
existing TPMS 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 trans-
mission in PARK for vehicles equipped with an auto-
matic 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 sensor may be in an inoperative position, pre-
venting the TPMS sensor signal from being received. In
this case, the vehicle may need to be moved slightly
forward or backward.

When Tire Fill Alert mode is entered, the tire pressure
display screen will be displayed in the instrument
cluster.

Operation:

•

The horn will chirp once to let the user know when
to stop filling the tire, when it reaches recom-
mended pressure.

•

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

Selectable Tire Fill Alert (STFA) —

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 vehi-
cle's front and rear axle tires to, and to provide feed-
back 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 ≥15 psi to XX 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.

You may also store pressure values chosen for each
axle in the Uconnect system application as preset pres-
sure 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. The user is required to wait until the
hazard lights STOP flashing or 26-30 seconds after the
desired pressure is achieved in one wheel before
switching to another.

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 deflat-
ing the tire, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System 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.

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Horn chirps will indicate STFA status as tires are
inflated/deflated. The horn will chirp under the follow-
ing 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 overin-

flated or over-deflated.

3. The horn will chirp once again when enough air is

added or removed to reach proper selected pres-
sure level.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
FEATURES
•

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 appropri-
ate child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat in
a rear seating position

page 237.

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 237.

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 327 for customer service contact

information.

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.

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS

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 possibil-
ity 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.

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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 sig-
nal for a few seconds. If the driver or outboard front
seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front pas-
senger 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 out-
board front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when
an outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.

BeltAlert Warning Sequence

The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the
vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range
and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuck-
led (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 unoc-
cupied. 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 autho-
rized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deacti-
vating BeltAlert.

NOTE:

If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or out-
board 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 col-
lisions, 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 buck-
led up. You can strike the interior 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 seriously 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.

•

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.

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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 properly. 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 inter-
nal 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 danger-
ous. 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 injuries. 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.

(Continued)

WARNING!

•

A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a colli-
sion and leave you with no protection. Inspect the
seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. 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.

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.

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

latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

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.

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

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5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and

chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort-
able 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 immedi-
ately above the latch plate.

3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded web-

bing. 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.

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will pre-
fer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, and
if you are taller than average, you will prefer the shoul-
der 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.

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 com-
fortable 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.

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.

Positioning The Lap Belt

Adjustable Upper Anchorage

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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 rec-
ommended seating positions. Remove and store
the Seat Belt Extender when not needed.

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 preten-
sioners 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 Retrac-
tor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint sys-
tem

page 246.

The figure provided illustrates the locking feature for
each seating position.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Five Passenger Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

Locations

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SAFETY

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 comfort-
ably 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 auto-
matically pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to
remove any slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Auto-
matic 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.

WARNING!

•

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 indi-
cates 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 (emer-
gency) locking mode.

WARNING!

•

The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the
switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) fea-
ture or any other seat belt function is not working
properly when checked according to the proce-
dures 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 chil-
dren 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.

Third Row Stow Clip — If Equipped

Six And Seven Passenger Only

Your vehicle may be equipped with a stow clip on the
lower trim behind the third row. This clip is used to hold
the seat belt out of the path of the third row seat back
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.

Captain’s Chairs Second Row (Six Passenger) Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations

60/40 Second Row (Seven Passenger) Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) Locations

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WARNING!

Do not place the seat belt webbing behind the third
row stow clip when using the seat belt to restrain an
occupant. The seat belt will not be positioned prop-
erly on the occupant and they could be more seri-
ously injured in an accident as a result.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS (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) moni-
tors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with the electrical Air Bag System Compo-
nents. 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 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 sec-
onds 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 mal-
function 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 mal-
function is detected that could affect the air bag sys-
tem. The diagnostics also record the nature of the mal-
function. 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 ignition 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 intermittently or
remains on while driving.

NOTE:

If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related
gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Control-
ler (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.

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.

Third Row Stow Clip

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Redundant Air Bag Warning Light

If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is
detected, which could affect the Supplemen-
tal 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 immedi-
ately

page 93.

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 sys-
tems. 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 com-
partment. The words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are
embossed on the air bag covers.

WARNING!

•

Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel during front air bag deployment could cause
serious injury, including death. Air bags need room
to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your
arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument
panel.

•

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WARNING!

•

Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag

Features

The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage
driver and front passenger air bags. This system pro-
vides output appropriate to the severity and type of col-
lision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Control-
ler (ORC), which may receive information from the front
impact sensors (if equipped) or other system
components.

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/Knee Bolster Locations

1 — Driver And Passenger Front Air Bags
2 — Driver Knee Impact Bolster/Supplemental Driver
Knee Air Bag
3 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster/Supplemental Pas-
senger Knee Air Bag

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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 cov-
ers 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 col-
lisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear
your seat belts even though you have air bags.

Front Air Bag Operation

Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional pro-
tection 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 colli-
sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position,
away from an inflating air bag.

When the Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) detects
a collision requiring the front air bags, it signals the
inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is gener-
ated to inflate the front air bags.

The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper pas-
senger 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 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 infla-
tion 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 pas-
senger, 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.

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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

* 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.

WARNING!

•

Children 12 years or younger should always ride
buckled up in the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear
seat.

The OCS determines the front passenger’s most prob-
able classification. The OCS estimates the seated
weight on the front passenger seat and where that
weight is located. The OCS communicates the classifi-
cation status to the ORC. The ORC uses the classifica-
tion to determine whether the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag inflation rate should be adjusted.

In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is impor-
tant for the front passenger to be seated properly and
properly wearing the seat belt. Properly seated passen-
gers are:

•

Sitting upright

•

Facing forward

•

Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet com-
fortably on or near the floor

•

Sitting with their back against the seatback and the
seatback in an upright position

Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)

When a lighter weight passenger, including a small
adult, occupies the front passenger seat, the OCS may
reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag. This does not mean that the OCS is work-
ing improperly.

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 deter-
mines the most probable classification of the occupant
that it detects. The OCS will detect the front passen-
ger’s decreased or increased seated weight, which may
result in an adjusted inflation rate 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 pas-
senger seat may result in a reduced-power deployment
of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. Increasing
the front passenger’s seated weight on the front pas-
senger seat may result in a full-power deployment of
the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag.

Seated Properly

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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.

The OCS determines the front passenger’s most prob-
able classification. If an occupant in the front passen-
ger 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

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WARNING!

•

If a child restraint system, child, small teenager or
adult in the front passenger seat is seated improp-
erly, the occupant may provide an output signal to
the OCS that is different from the occupant’s prop-
erly 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 for-
ward, in the center of the seat, with your feet com-
fortably on or near the floor.

•

Do not carry or hold any objects (e.g., backpacks,
boxes, etc.) while seated in the front passenger
seat. Holding an object may provide an output sig-
nal 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.

•

Placing an object on the floor under the front pas-
senger 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.

The Air Bag Warning Light

in the instrument panel

will turn on 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 the 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 spe-
cific 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 Sys-
tem (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!

•

Unapproved modifications or service procedures to
the passenger seat assembly, its related compo-
nents, seat cover or cushion may inadvertently
change the air bag deployment 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 collision. A modified vehicle may not
comply with required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS) and/or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS).

(Continued)

WARNING!

•

If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for
persons with disabilities, contact an authorized
dealer.

Knee Impact Bolsters

The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front occu-
pants for improved interaction with the front air bags.

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.

Supplemental Driver And Front

Passenger Knee Air Bags

This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver
Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below
the steering column and a Supplemental Passenger
Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below
the glove compartment. The Supplemental Knee Air
Bags provide enhanced protection during a frontal
impact by working together with the seat belts, preten-
sioners, and front air bags.

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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 “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.

When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the out-
board 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.

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.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABICs)

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABICs).

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs)
are located above the side windows. The trim covering
the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG.”

SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other inju-
ries to front and rear seat outboard occupants in cer-
tain side impacts, in addition to the injury reduction
potential provided by the seat belts and body structure.

The SABIC deploys downward, covering the side win-
dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the
headliner out of the way and covers the window. The

SABICs inflate with enough force to injure occupants if
they are not belted and seated properly, or if items are
positioned in the area where the SABICs inflate. Chil-
dren are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploy-
ing air bag.

The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or com-
plete ejection of vehicle occupants through side win-
dows in certain side impact events.

WARNING!

•

Do not mount equipment, or stack luggage or
other cargo up high enough to block the deploy-
ment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the
side windows where the SABIC and its deployment
path are located should remain free from any
obstructions.

•

In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do not
install any accessory items in your vehicle which
could alter the roof. Do not add an aftermarket
sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that
require permanent attachments (bolts or screws)
for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into
the roof of the vehicle for any reason.

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 occu-
pant protection. In side impacts, the Side Air Bags

Front Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)

Label Location

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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 pas-
senger 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!

•

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 appropriate)
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, occupants 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 cen-
ter of the seat.

•

Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deploy-
ment 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 prop-
erly. In some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy
at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you
have Side Air Bags.

NOTE:

Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.

Rollover Events

Side Air Bags and seat belt pretensioners are designed
to activate in certain rollover events. The Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether deploy-
ment in a particular rollover event is appropriate, based
on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by
itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air
Bags and seat belt pretensioners should have
deployed.

The Side Air Bags and seat belt pretensioners will not
deploy in all rollover events. The rollover sensing system
determines if a rollover event may be in progress and
whether deployment is appropriate. In the event the
vehicle experiences a rollover or near rollover event,
and deployment is appropriate, the rollover sensing
system will deploy the side air bags and seat belt pre-
tensioners on both sides of the vehicle.

The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or com-
plete ejection of vehicle occupants through side win-
dows in certain rollover or side impact events.

Air Bag System Components

NOTE:

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the
internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with electrical Air Bag System Components 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

•

Supplemental Knee 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.

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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 abra-
sions and/or skin reddening to the occupants as the
air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are simi-
lar to friction rope burns or those you might get slid-
ing along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not
caused by contact with chemicals. They are not per-
manent and normally heal quickly. However, if you
haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if
you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.

•

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 par-
ticles 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.

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 immedi-
ately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller
System serviced as well.

NOTE:

•

Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.

•

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 net-
work 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 Acci-
dent 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

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 compart-
ment 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 acci-
dent, reset the system by following the procedure
described here. If you have any doubt, contact an
authorized dealer.

Enhanced Accident Response System

Reset Procedure

In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-
tem 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 per-
forming 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

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 pro-
tect you. Do not modify the components or wiring,
including adding any kind of badges or stickers to

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the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper pas-
senger 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 accidentally or may
not function properly if modifications 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 disabili-
ties, contact an authorized dealer.

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in cer-
tain 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 per-
formed. 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 operating;

•

Whether or not the driver and passenger safety
belts were buckled/fastened;

•

How far (if at all) the driver was depressing 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.

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 conditions and no per-
sonal 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.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

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 buck-
led 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.

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.

There are different sizes and types of restraints for chil-
dren 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 or
call: 1–888–327–4236

•

Canadian residents should refer to Transport
Canada’s website for additional information:
https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/
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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

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 rear-
ward 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 for-
ward 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

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 direc-
tion than infant carriers do, so they can be used rear-
facing by children who have outgrown their infant car-
rier 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.

WARNING!

•

Older Children And Child Restraints

Children who are two years old or who have outgrown
their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward-
facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and
convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direc-
tion are for children who are over two years old or who
have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of
their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should
remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for
as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height
allowed by the child seat.

All children whose weight or height is above the
forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-
positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts fit
properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the
vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against
the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning
booster seat. The child and belt-positioning booster
seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt.

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WARNING!

•

Improper installation can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
collision. The child could be badly injured or killed.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

•

After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle, do
not move the vehicle seat forward or rearward
because it can loosen the child restraint attach-
ments. Remove the child restraint before adjusting
the vehicle seat position. When the vehicle seat
has been adjusted, reinstall the child restraint.

•

When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in
the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor-
ages, or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it
loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident,
it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and
cause serious personal injury.

Children Too Large For Booster Seats

Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder
belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to
bend over the front of the seat when their back is
against the seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear
seat. Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether the
child can use the vehicle’s seat belt alone:

1. Can the child sit all the way back against the back of

the vehicle seat?

2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front

of the vehicle seat while the child is still sitting all
the way back?

3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder

between the neck and arm?

4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touch-

ing the child’s thighs and not the stomach?

5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then
the child still needs to use a booster seat in this
vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check
seat belt fit periodically and make sure the seat belt
buckle is latched. A child’s squirming or slouching can
move the belt out of position. If the shoulder belt con-
tacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the cen-
ter of the vehicle, or use a booster seat to position the
seat belt on the child correctly.

WARNING!

Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an
arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder
belt will not protect a child properly, which may result
in serious injury or death. A child must always wear
both the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt
correctly.

Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints

Restraint Type

Combined Weight of the

Child + Child Restraint

Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An “X” Below

LATCH – Lower Anchors

Only

Seat Belt Only

LATCH – Lower Anchors

+ Top Tether Anchor

Seat Belt + Top Tether

Anchor

Rear-Facing Child Restraint

Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg)

Rear-Facing Child Restraint

More than 65 lb (29.5 kg)

Forward-Facing Child

Restraint

Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg)

Forward-Facing Child

Restraint

More than 65 lb (29.5 kg)

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Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren

(LATCH) Restraint System

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor-
age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system
has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH-
equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages
located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets
the seatback and one top tether anchorage located
behind the seating position. These anchorages are
used to install LATCH-equipped child seats without
using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions
may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchor-
ages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be
used with the top tether anchorage to install the child
restraint. Please see the following table for more
information.

LATCH Positions For Installing Child

Restraints In This Vehicle

LATCH Label

Second Row LATCH Positions (Five Passenger)

Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat-

ing Position)

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Captain’s Chairs Second Row LATCH Positions (Six

Passenger)

Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat-

ing Position)

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

60/40 Second Row LATCH Positions (Seven Passenger)

Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat-

ing Position)

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

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