2017 Chrysler 200 Owner's Manual - Dealer.com US...INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC ve-hicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive

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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADAWith respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCAUS LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCACanada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOLDrunken driving is one of the most frequent causes ofaccidents.Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with bloodalcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you aredrinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-portation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes areslower, and your judgment is impaired when youhave been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation offeatures and equipment that are either standard or op-tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include adescription of features and equipment that are no longeravailable or were not ordered on this vehicle. Pleasedisregard any features and equipment described in thismanual that are not on this vehicle.

FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in designand specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-ments to its products without imposing any obligationupon itself to install them on products previously manu-factured.

Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

5 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355

6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433

7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467

8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525

9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531

10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537

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CONTENTS� INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

� HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

� WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

� VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . .6

� VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . . . .7

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC ve-hicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship,distinctive styling, and high quality.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint youwith the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It issupplemented by Warranty Information, and variouscustomer-oriented documents. Please take the time to readthese publications carefully. Following the instructions andrecommendations in this manual will help assure safe andenjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it shouldbe stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, andremain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorizeddealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about yoursatisfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which sectioncontains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the itemsof equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra-tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manualcontains a complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the symbolsthat may be used on your vehicle or throughout thisOwner’s Manual:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodilyinjury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS againstprocedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. Ifyou do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may missimportant information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-tions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left frontcorner of the instrument panel and is visible from outsideof the vehicle through the windshield. This number alsoappears stamped under the right front seat and printed onthe Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to awindow on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.

Vehicle Identification Number

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NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle couldseriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and maylead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.

Stamped VIN Location

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS� A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

▫ Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message . . . . . . . . . . .13

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

� SENTRY KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

▫ Replacement Key Fobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

▫ Customer Key Fob Programming . . . . . . . . . . . .16


� VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .16

▫ Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

▫ Tamper Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

▫ Security System Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . . .18

� ILLUMINATED ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

� REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

▫ To Unlatch The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs . . . . . . . . . . .21

▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21


� REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . . .23

▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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� DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

� KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY . . . . .30

� WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

▫ Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

� TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

� TRUNK SAFETY WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

▫ Trunk Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

� OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . .37

▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features . . . . . . . . .37

▫ Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

▫ Seat Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) . . . . . . . . .48

▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

▫ Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

� ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . .85

� SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

▫ Safety Checks You Should MakeInside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should MakeOutside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This systemconsists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob and aKeyless Push Button Ignition.

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry Feature

This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go —Passive Entry feature, (refer to �Keyless Enter-N-Go —Passive Entry� in �Things To Know Before Starting YourVehicle� for further information).

Keyless Push Button Ignition

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition withthe push of a button as long as the key fob is in thepassenger compartment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operatingpositions, three of which are labeled and will illuminatewhen in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, andON/RUN. The fourth position is START. During start,ON/RUN will illuminate.

NOTE: In case the ignition does not change with the pushof a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. Inthis situation, a back up method can be used to operate theignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of theemergency key) of the key fob against the engine START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition.

Keyless Push Button Ignition

1 — OFF2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)3 — ON/RUN

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Key Fob

The key fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)key fob and an emergency key, which stores in the rear ofthe key fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle shouldthe battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. Theemergency key is also for locking/unlocking the glovecompartment. You can keep the emergency key with youwhen valet parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latchon the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb andthen pull the key out with your other hand. Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The Key Fob


NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency keyinto the lock cylinders with either side up.

Ignition Or Accessory On Message

When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is inACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound toremind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to thechime, the ignition or accessory on message will display inthe cluster.

NOTE: With the Uconnect system, the power windowswitches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and poweroutlets will remain active for up to ten minutes after theignition is placed in the OFF position. Opening either frontdoor will cancel this feature. The time for this feature isprogrammable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatictransmission into PARK or the manual transmissioninto FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parkingbrake, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fobsfrom vehicle, and lock all doors.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or withaccess to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in avehicle unattended is dangerous for a number ofreasons. A child or others could be seriously orfatally injured. Children should be warned not totouch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gearselector.

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WARNING! (Continued)• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is

dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or otherscould be seriously or fatally injured. Childrenshould be warned not to touch the parking brake,brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or ina location accessible to children, and do not leave theignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child couldoperate power windows, other controls, or move thevehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parkedvehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up maycause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always removethe key fobs from vehicle, place the ignition in the OFFposition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicleunattended.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all RadioFrequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules andwith Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, in-cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-tion.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approvedby the party responsible for compliance could void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment.

SENTRY KEY

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthorizedvehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system doesnot need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic,regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

The system uses a key fob, a Keyless Push Button Ignition,and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera-tion. Therefore, only key fobs that are programmed to the


vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Thesystem will not allow the engine to crank if an invalid keyfob is used to start and operate the vehicle. The system willshut the engine off in two seconds if the engine controllerdoes not receive the proper authorization codes from thebody control module.

After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN position, thevehicle security light will turn on for three seconds for abulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, itindicates that there is a problem with the electronics. Inaddition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, itindicates that someone used an invalid key fob to start theengine. Either of these conditions will result in the enginebeing shut off after two seconds.

If the vehicle security light turns on during normal vehicleoperation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), itindicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should thisoccur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by anauthorized dealer.

CAUTION!

• Do not make modifications or alterations to theimmobilizer system. Modifications or alterations tothe immobilization system may result in a loss ofsecurity protection.

• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat-ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.Use of these systems may result in vehicle startingproblems and loss of security protection.

All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle havebeen programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Replacement Key Fobs

NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicleelectronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot beprogrammed to any other vehicle.

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CAUTION!

• Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle andlock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —Ignition, always remember to place the ignition inthe OFF position.

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorizeddealer. This procedure consists of programming a blankkey fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is onethat has never been programmed.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Systemserviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorizeddealer.

Customer Key Fob Programming

Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorizeddealer.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all radiofrequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:





VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors forunauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unauthor-ized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the vehiclesecurity alarm will provide the following audible andvisible signals: the horn will pulse, the headlights, parklamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the vehiclesecurity light in the instrument cluster will flash.

Rearming Of The System

If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken todisarm it, the vehicle security alarm will turn the horn off


after three minutes, turn all of the visual signals off after 15minutes, and then the vehicle security alarm will rearmitself.

To Arm The System

Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm:

1. Make sure the vehicle ignition is cycled to the �OFF�position (refer to �Starting Procedures� in �Starting AndOperating� for further information).

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock thevehicle:

• Push the lock button on the interior power door lockswitch panel with the driver and/or passenger dooropen.

• Push the lock button on the exterior Passive EntryDoor Handle with a valid key fob available in the sameexterior zone (refer to �Keyless Enter-N-Go — PassiveEntry� in �Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-hicle� for further information).

• Push the lock button on the key fob.3. If any doors are open, close them.

To Disarm The System

The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any ofthe following methods:

• Push the unlock button on the key fob.• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle (if

equipped, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive En-try” in �Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle�for further information).

• Place the ignition system out of the OFF position.NOTE:

• The driver’s door key cylinder and the Trunk button onthe key fob cannot arm or disarm the vehicle securityalarm.

• The vehicle security alarm remains armed during powertrunk entry. Pushing the trunk button will not disarmthe vehicle security alarm. If someone enters the vehiclethrough the trunk and opens any door the alarm willsound.

• When the vehicle security alarm is armed, the interiorpower door lock switches will not unlock the doors.

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The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect yourvehicle. However, you can create conditions where thesystem will give you a false alarm. If one of the previouslydescribed arming sequences has occurred, the vehiclesecurity alarm will arm regardless of whether you are inthe vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open adoor, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm thevehicle security alarm.

If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the batterybecomes disconnected, the vehicle security alarm willremain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exteriorlights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,disarm the vehicle security alarm.

Tamper Alert

If something has triggered the vehicle security alarm inyour absence, the horn will sound three times, and theexterior lights blink three times when you unlock thedoors. Check the vehicle for tampering.

Security System Manual Override

The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock thedoors using the manual door lock.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fobto unlock the doors or open any door.

This feature also turns on the approach lighting in theoutside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in “Un-derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for furtherinformation.

The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition iscycled to the ON/RUN position from the OFF position.

Manual Door Lock Switch


NOTE:

• The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesylights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the �DomeON� position (extreme top position).

• The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if thedimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position (ex-treme bottom position).

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

The system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, openthe trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up toapproximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held key fob. Thekey fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle toactivate the system.

NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and abovedisables the system from responding to all key fob buttonsfor all key fob.

To Unlock The Doors

Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once tounlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds tounlock all doors.

If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” under “Things ToKnow Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa-tion.

Key Fob

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1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks

This feature lets you program the system to unlock eitherthe driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlockbutton on the key fob. To change the current setting, referto “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your InstrumentPanel” for further information.

Flash Lights With Lock

This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash whenthe doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can beturned on or turned off. To change the current setting, referto “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your InstrumentPanel” for further information.

Headlight Illumination On Approach

This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 secondswhen the doors are unlocked with the key fob. The time forthis feature is programmable on vehicles equipped throughUconnect. To change the current setting, refer to “UconnectSettings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” forfurther information.

To Lock The Doors

Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock alldoors. The turn signal lights will flash, and the horn willchirp to acknowledge the signal.


Sound Horn With Lock

This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors arelocked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on orturned off. To change the current setting, refer to“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your InstrumentPanel” for further information.

To Unlatch The Trunk

Push the trunk button on the key fob two times within fiveseconds to unlatch the trunk.



Using The Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and holdthe Panic button on the key fob for at least one second andrelease. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the turn signalswill flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interiorlights will turn on.

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless youturn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second timeor drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) orgreater.

NOTE:

• The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignitionin the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarmis activated. However, the exterior lights and horn willremain on.

• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from thevehicle when using the key fob to turn off the PanicAlarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by thesystem.

Programming Additional Key Fobs

Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorizeddealer.

Key Fob Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032battery.

NOTE:

• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the backhousing or the printed circuit board.

1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanicallatch on the back of the key fob sideways with yourthumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

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2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat bladescrewdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halvesof the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the sealduring removal.

3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on asolid surface such as a table or similar, then replace thebattery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign onthe battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip,located on the back cover. Avoid touching the newbattery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause batterydeterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it withrubbing alcohol.

4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halvestogether.

Emergency Key Release

1 — Emergency Key Release Button2 — Emergency Key

Separating Key Fob Case


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REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

This system uses the key fob to start the engineconveniently from outside the vehicle while stillmaintaining security. The system has a range ofapproximately 300 ft (91 m).

NOTE:

• The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic trans-mission to be equipped with Remote Start.

• Low fuel indicator must not be illuminated.• Obstructions between the vehicle and the key fob may

reduce this range.

How To Use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be met before theengine will remote start:

• Vehicle in PARK• Doors closed• Hood closed• Trunk closed• Hazard switch off• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)• Battery at an acceptable charge level• Panic button not pushed• System not disabled from previous remote start event

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• Vehicle security alarm not active• Ignition in OFF position

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage orconfined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monox-ide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. CarbonMonoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injuryor death when inhaled.

• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of theRemote Start System, windows, door locks or othercontrols could cause serious injury or death.

Remote Start Abort Messages on Your InstrumentCluster Display

The following messages will display in the instrumentcluster if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remotestart prematurely:

• Remote Start Aborted — Door Open• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open• Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Open• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low

• Remote Start Disabled — Start To Reset• Remote Start Aborted — Too Cold• Remote Start Aborted — Time ExpiredThe instrument cluster message stays active until theignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Push and release the remote start button on the key fobtwice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock,parking lights will flash, and the horn will chirp twice (ifprogrammed). Then, the engine will start and the vehiclewill remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.

NOTE:

• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, thevehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.

• The park lamps will turn on and remain on duringRemote Start mode.

• For security, power window and power sunroof opera-tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in theRemote Start mode.


• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two15-minute cycles) with the key fob. However, the igni-tion must be cycled to the RUN position before you canrepeat the start sequence for a third cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving TheVehicle

Push and release the remote start button one time or allowthe engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.

NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system willdisable with a one time push of the remote start button fortwo seconds after receiving a valid remote start request.

To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle

Before the end of 15-minute cycle, push and release theunlock button on the key fob to unlock the doors anddisarm the vehicle security alarm (if equipped). Then, priorto the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release theSTART/STOP button (vehicles equipped with KeylessEnter-N-Go).

NOTE: The message �Remote Start Active Push StartButton� (vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go) willdisplay in the instrument cluster until you push theSTART/STOP button.

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DOOR LOCKS

Manual Door Locks

To lock each door, rotate the door lock knob on each doortrim panel forward. To unlock the front doors, pull theinside door handle to the first detent or rotate the door lockbutton until the red indicator is visible. To unlock the reardoors, rotate the door lock button until the red indicator isvisible.

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If the door lock button is locked (no red indicator visible)when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore,make sure the key fob is not inside the vehicle beforeclosing the door.

NOTE: The manual door locks will not lock or unlock thetrunk.

WARNING!

• For personal security and safety in the event of acollision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive aswell as when you park and leave the vehicle.

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatictransmission into PARK or the manual transmissioninto FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parkingbrake, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fobsfrom vehicle, and lock all doors. and lock yourvehicle.

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the keyfrom the ignition and lock your vehicle. Unsuper-vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severepersonal injuries and death.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or withaccess to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children tobe in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a numberof reasons. A child or others could be seriously orfatally injured. Children should be warned not totouch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gearselector.

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Manual Door Lock Switch


WARNING! (Continued)• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in

a location accessible to children, and do not leave theignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child couldoperate power windows, other controls, or move thevehicle.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock switches are located on each of thefront door trim panels. Use these switches to lock or unlockthe doors and trunk.

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with theKeyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry system. Refer to“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things ToKnow Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa-tion.

If you push the power door lock switch while the ignitionis in the ACC or ON/RUN position, and any front door isopen, the power locks will not operate. This prevents youfrom accidentally locking the key fob in the vehicle. Placingthe ignition in the OFF position or closing the door willallow the locks to operate. If a door is open, and theignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, a chime willsound as a reminder to remove the key fob.

Power Door Lock Switches

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Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped

The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled.When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically whenthe vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The autodoor lock feature can be enabled or disabled by yourauthorized dealer per written request of the customer.Please see your authorized dealer for service.

Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit

The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles withpower door locks if:

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is enabled.

2. The vehicle was in motion, then speed returned to 0MPH (0 km/h) and the transmission is placed in PARK.

3. The driver door is opened.

4. The doors were not previously unlocked.

Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming

To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings”in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for furtherinformation.

NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit featurein accordance with local laws.

Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors

To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door LockSystem

To provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have a Child-Protection Door Lock system.

The Child-Protection Door Locks are located inside the rearedge of the door.

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or similar flat-bladedobject into the lock and rotate clockwise approximatelyone-quarter turn to the lock position or counter clock-wise to the unlock position (as indicated by the stampedicons).


3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be opened fromthe outside when the Child-Protection locks are en-gaged.

NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, pullthe toggle lock by the door handle (unlocked position), rolldown the window, and open the door with the outsidedoor handle.

Lock Child Protection Door Lock

Unlock Child Protection Door Lock

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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY

The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehi-cle’s Remote Keyless Entry system and a feature of KeylessEnter-N-Go. This feature allows you to lock and unlock thevehicle’s door(s) without having to push the key fob lockor unlock buttons.

NOTE:

• Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF. Refer to“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your InstrumentPanel” for further information.

• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has beenraining/snowing on the Passive Entry door handle, theunlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slowerresponse time.

• If the vehicle is unlocked by passive entry and no dooris opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock andif equipped will arm the security alarm.

To Unlock From The Driver’s Side

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of thedriver’s door handle, grab the front driver door handle tounlock the driver’s door automatically. The interior doorpanel lock knob will toggle when the door is unlocked.

NOTE: If “1st push of key fob unlocks all doors” isprogrammed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold ofthe drivers door handle. To select between “ 1st push of keyfob unlocks all doors” and “1st push of key fob unlocksdriver door,” refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understand-ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock


To Unlock From The Passenger Side — If Equipped

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of thepassenger door handle, grab the front passenger doorhandle to unlock all four doors automatically. The interiordoor panel lock knob will toggle when the door is un-locked.

NOTE: All doors will unlock when the front passengerdoor handle is grabbed regardless of the driver’s doorunlock preference setting (“1st push of key fob unlocks alldoors” or “1st push of key fob unlocks driver door”).

Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry key fobIn Vehicle

To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking apassive entry key fob inside your vehicle, the passive entrysystem is equipped with an automatic door unlock featurewhich will function if the ignition switch is in the OFFposition.

FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry.There are three situations that trigger a FOBIK-Safe searchin any passive entry vehicle.

• A lock request is made by a valid passive entry key fobwhile a door is open.

• A lock request is made by the passive entry door handlewhile a door is open.

• A lock request is made by the door panel switch whilethe door is open.

When any of these situations occur, after all open doors areshut, the FOBIK-Safe search will be executed. If it finds apassive entry key fob inside the car and it does not find anypassive entry key fobs outside the car, then the car willunlock and alert the customer.

NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors if a validpassive entry key fob is detected inside the vehicle, and novalid passive entry key fob is detected outside the vehicle.The vehicle will not unlock the doors when any of thefollowing conditions are true:

• The doors are manually locked using the door lockknobs.

• There is a valid passive entry key fob outside the vehicleand within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive Entry doorhandle.

• Three attempts are made to lock the doors using thedoor panel switch and then close the doors.

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To Enter The Trunk

With a valid passive entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of thedecklid, push the button located on the light bar betweenthe license plate lamps.

NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s passiveentry key fob in the trunk and try to close the decklid, thedecklid will automatically unlatch, unless another one ofthe vehicle’s passive entry key fobs is outside the vehicleand within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the decklid.

To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors

With one of the vehicle’s passive entry key fobs within 5 ft(1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, pushthe door handle lock button to lock all four doors.

Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the doorhandle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).

Push The Door Handle Button To Lock


NOTE:

• After pushing the door handle lock button, you mustwait two seconds before you can lock or unlock thedoors, using either passive entry door handle. This isdone to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked bypulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting andunlocking.

• The passive entry system will not operate if the key fobbattery is dead.

The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key foblock button or the lock button located on the vehicle’sinterior door panel.

WINDOWS

Power Windows

The window controls on the driver’s door control all thedoor windows.

Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking

Power Window Controls1 — Window Lockout Switch2 — Rear Passenger Window Controls3 — Driver/Passenger Window Controls

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There are single window controls on each passenger doortrim panel, which operate the passenger door windows.The window controls will operate only when the ignition isin the ACC or ON/RUN position.

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect, thepower window switches will remain active for up to 10minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position.Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The timeis programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

WARNING!

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and donot let children play with power windows. Do notleave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a locationaccessible to children. Occupants, particularly unat-tended children, can become entrapped by the win-dows while operating the power window switches.Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

Driver One Touch Down

The driver door power window switch has an auto downfeature. Push the window switch to the second detent andrelease, and the window will go down automatically.

To open the window part way, push the window switch tothe first detent and release it when you want the windowto stop.

To stop the window from going all the way down duringthe Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.

Front Windows Express Up And Down —If Equipped

Express Down

Push the window switch to the second detent and release.The window will go down automatically.

Manual Down

Push and hold the window switch to the first detent andrelease when you want the window to stop.

Express Up

Lift the window switch to the second detent and release.The window will go up automatically.

Manual Up

Lift the window switch to the first detent and release whenyou want the window to stop.


NOTE:

• If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down.Remove the obstacle and use the window switch againto close the window.

• Any impact due to rough road conditions may triggerthe auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto-closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the firstdetent and hold to close the window manually.

WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window isalmost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from thewindow before closing.

Reset Auto-Up

Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the windowmay need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:

1. Make sure the door is fully closed.

2. Pull the window switch up to close the window com-pletely and continue to hold the switch up for anadditional two seconds after the window is closed.

3. Push the window switch down firmly to the seconddetent to open the window completely and continue tohold the switch down for an additional two secondsafter the window is fully open.

Window Lockout Switch

The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panelallows you to disable the window controls on the rearpassenger doors. To disable the window controls, push andrelease the window lockout button (setting it in the downposition). To enable the window controls, push and releasethe window lockout button again (setting it in the upposition).

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windowsdown, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open orpartially open positions. This is a normal occurrence andcan be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rearwindows open, then open the front and rear windowstogether to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurswith the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening tominimize the buffeting.

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TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE

The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle bypushing the trunk release button located on the instrumentpanel to the left of the steering wheel.

NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before thebutton will operate.

The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle bypushing the trunk button on the key fob twice within fiveseconds or by using the external release switch located on

the underside of the decklid overhang. The release featurewill function only when the vehicle is in the unlockcondition.

With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the trunk opensymbol will display in the instrument cluster indicatingthat the trunk is open. The instrument cluster display willreappear once the trunk is closed.

With the ignition in the OFF position, the trunk opensymbol will display until the trunk is closed.

Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in thissection for more information on trunk operation with thePassive Entry feature.

TRUNK SAFETY WARNING

WARNING!

Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,either by climbing into the trunk from outside, orthrough the inside of the vehicle. Always close thetrunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in thetrunk, young children may not be able to escape, evenif they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in thetrunk, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.

Trunk Release Button


Trunk Emergency Release

As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency releaselever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In theevent of an individual being locked inside the trunk, thetrunk can be opened by actuating the glow-in-the-darkhandle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

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

Occupant Restraint Systems Features

• Seat Belt Systems• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags• Child RestraintsSome of the safety features described in this section may bestandard equipment on some models, or may be optionalequipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your autho-rized dealer.

Important Safety Precautions

Please pay close attention to the information in this section.It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, tokeep you and your passengers as safe as possible.

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize therisk of harm from a deploying air bag:

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ridebuckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.

2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing childrestraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, move theseat as far back as possible and use the proper childrestraint. (Refer to “Child Restraints”)

Trunk Emergency Release

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3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seatbelt properly (Refer to �Child Restraints�) should besecured in a vehicle with a rear seat in child restraints orbelt-positioning booster seats. Older children who donot use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seatsshould ride properly buckled up in a vehicle with a rearseat.

4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behindthem or under their arm.

5. You should read the instructions provided with yourchild restraint to make sure that you are using itproperly.

6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoul-der belts properly.

7. The driver and front passenger seats should be movedback as far as practical to allow the front air bags roomto inflate.

8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehiclehas side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between occu-pants and the door and occupants could be injured.

9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modifiedto accommodate a disabled person, refer to the “If YouNeed Assistance” section for customer service contactinformation.

WARNING!

• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of anair bag. A deploying passenger front air bag cancause death or serious injury to a child 12 years oryounger, including a child in a rear-facing childrestraint.

• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehiclewith a rear seat.

Seat Belt Systems

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even onshort trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver andcould cause a collision that includes you. This can happenfar away from home or on your own street.

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they canreduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of theworst injuries happen when people are thrown from thevehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the


risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle.Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)

Driver And Passenger BeltAlert (If Equipped)

BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driverand outboard front seat passenger (if equipped withoutboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle theirseat belts. The Belt Alert feature is active whenever theignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position.

Initial Indication

If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is firstin the START or ON/RUN position, a chime will signal fora few seconds. If the driver or outboard front seat passen-ger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seatBeltAlert) is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first inthe START or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt ReminderLight will turn on and remain on until both outboard frontseat belts are buckled. The outboard front passenger seatBeltAlert is not active when an outboard front passengerseat is unoccupied.

BeltAlert Warning Sequence

The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when thevehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed rangeand the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuck-led (if equipped with outboard front passenger seatBeltAlert) (the outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert isnot active when the outboard front passenger seat isunoccupied). The BeltAlert warning sequence starts byblinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding anintermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequencehas completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain onuntil the seat belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warningsequence may repeat based on vehicle speed until thedriver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seatbelts are buckled. The driver should instruct all occupantsto buckle their seat belts.

Change Of Status

If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equippedwith outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) unbucklestheir seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlertwarning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buck-led again.

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The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not activewhen the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other itemsare placed on the outboard front passenger seat or whenthe seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended thatpets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in petharnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, andcargo is properly stowed.

BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your autho-rized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deactivat-ing BeltAlert.

NOTE: If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver oroutboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboardfront passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat BeltReminder Light will turn on and remain on until the driverand outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped withlap/shoulder belts.

The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during verysudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulderpart of the seat belt to move freely with you under normalconditions. However, in a collision the seat belt will lock

and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle orbeing thrown out of the vehicle.

WARNING!

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to moresevere injuries in a collision. The air bags work withyour seat belt to restrain you properly. In somecollisions, the air bags won’t deploy at all. Alwayswear your seat belt even though you have air bags.

• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffermuch greater injuries if you are not properly buckledup. You can strike the interior of your vehicle orother passengers, or you can be thrown out of thevehicle. Always be sure you and others in yourvehicle are buckled up properly.

• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding inthese areas are more likely to be seriously injured orkilled.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat andusing a seat belt properly. Occupants, including the

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WARNING! (Continued)driver, should always wear their seat belts whetheror not an air bag is also provided at their seatingposition to minimize the risk of severe injury ordeath in the event of a crash.

• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make yourinjuries in a collision much worse. You might sufferinternal injuries, or you could even slide out of theseat belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seatbelt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.

• Two people should never be belted into a single seatbelt. People belted together can crash into one an-other in a collision, hurting one another badly. Neveruse a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than oneperson, no matter what their size.

• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk ofinjury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be atthe strong hip and pelvic bones, but across yourabdomen. Always wear the lap part of your seat beltas low as possible and keep it snug.

• A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. Ina collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the seatbelt is flat against your body, without twists. If you

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WARNING! (Continued)can’t straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take it toyour authorized dealer immediately and have itfixed.

• A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle willnot protect you properly. The lap portion could ridetoo high on your body, possibly causing internalinjuries. Always buckle your seat belt into thebuckle nearest you.

• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect youproperly. In a sudden stop, you could move too farforward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wearyour seat belt snugly.

• A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.Your body could strike the inside surfaces of thevehicle in a collision, increasing head and neckinjury. A seat belt worn under the arm can causeinternal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulderbones. Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so thatyour strongest bones will take the force in a collision.

• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protectyou from injury during a collision. You are morelikely to hit your head in a collision if you do not

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WARNING! (Continued)wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder beltare meant to be used together.

• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collisionand leave you with no protection. Inspect the seatbelt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, orloose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced imme-diately. Do not disassemble or modify the seat beltsystem. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after acollision.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the frontseat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehiclesequipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate andpull out the seat belt. Slide the latch plate up thewebbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to goaround your lap.

3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

Pulling Out The Latch Plate


4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low acrossyour hips, below your abdomen. To remove slack in thelap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosenthe lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pullon the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk ofsliding under the seat belt in a collision.

5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chestwith minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable andnot resting on your neck. The retractor will withdrawany slack in the shoulder belt.

6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.The seat belt will automatically retract to its stowedposition. If necessary, slide the latch plate down thewebbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully.

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt

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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 anchorpoint.

2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latchplate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degreesto create a fold that begins immediately above the latchplate.

3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of thelatch plate.

4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears thefolded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted.

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of theshoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward toposition the seat belt away from your neck. Push orsqueeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage, andmove it up or down to the position that serves you best.

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will preferthe shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, and if youare taller than average, you will prefer the shoulder beltanchorage in a higher position. After you release theanchorage button, try to move it up or down to make surethat it is locked in position.

Adjustable Anchorage


NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage isequipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows theshoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upwardposition without pushing or squeezing the release button.To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pulldownward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is lockedinto position.

WARNING!

• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make yourinjuries in a collision much worse. You might sufferinternal injuries, or you could even slide out of theseat belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seatbelt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.

• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder andchest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort-able and not resting on your neck. The retractor willwithdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.

• Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce theeffectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even whenthe webbing is fully extended and the adjustable uppershoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowestposition, your authorized dealer can provide you with aSeat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should be usedonly if the existing seat belt is not long enough. When theSeat Belt Extender is not required for a different occupant,it must be removed.

WARNING!

• ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physicallyrequired in order to properly fit the original seat beltsystem. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if,when worn, the distance between the front edge ofthe Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of theoccupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.

• Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed canincrease the risk of serious injury or death in acollision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender when thelap belt is not long enough and only use in therecommended seating positions. Remove and storethe Seat Belt Extender when not needed.

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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including preg-nant women: the risk of injury in the event of an accidentis reduced for the mother and the unborn child if they arewearing a seat belt.

Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen andacross the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder beltacross the chest and away from the neck. Never place theshoulder belt behind the back or under the arm.

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioningdevices that are designed to remove slack from the seat beltin the event of a collision. These devices may improve theperformance of the seat belt by removing slack from theseat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all sizeoccupants, including those in child restraints.

NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seatbelt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must beworn snugly and positioned properly.

The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant RestraintController (ORC). Like the air bags, the pretensioners aresingle use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replaced immediately.

Energy Management Feature

This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy Man-agement feature in the front seating positions that mayhelp further reduce the risk of injury in the event of acollision. The seat belt system has a retractor assembly thatis designed to release webbing in a controlled manner.

Pregnant Women And Seat Belts


Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions areequipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor(ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. Foradditional information, refer to “Installing Child RestraintsUsing The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints”section of this manual. The figure below illustrates thelocking feature for each seating position.

If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALRand is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat beltwebbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around theoccupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the

ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seatbelt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely inthis case and then carefully pull out only the amount ofwebbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occu-pant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckleuntil you hear a �click.�

In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automati-cally pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to removeany slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic LockingMode anytime a child restraint is installed in a seatingposition that has a seat belt with this feature. Children 12years old and under should always be properly restrainedin a vehicle with a rear seat.

WARNING!



ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

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How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward untilthe entire seat belt is extracted

3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts,you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seatbelt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode.

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode

Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow itto retract completely to disengage the Automatic LockingMode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) lock-ing mode.

WARNING!

• The seat belt assembly must be replaced if theswitchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) fea-ture or any other seat belt function is not workingproperly when checked according to the proceduresin the Service Manual.

• Failure to replace the seat belt assembly could in-crease the risk of injury in collisions.

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WARNING! (Continued)• Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain

occupants who are wearing the seat belt or childrenwho are using booster seats. The locked mode is onlyused to install rear-facing or forward-facing childrestraints that have a harness for restraining thechild.

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Some of the safety features described in this section may bestandard equipment on some models, or may be optionalequipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your autho-rized dealer.

The air bag system must be ready to protect you in acollision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) moni-tors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring asso-ciated with the electrical Air Bag System Components.Your vehicle may be equipped with the following Air BagSystem 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• Supplemental Side Air Bags• Supplemental Knee Air Bags• Front and Side Air Bags Sensors• Seat Belt Pretensioners• Seat Track Position Sensors• Seat Belt Buckle Switch• Occupant Classification SystemAir Bag Warning Light

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronicparts of the air bag system whenever the ignitionswitch is in the START or ON/RUN position. Ifthe ignition switch is in the OFF position or in the

ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bagswill not inflate.

The ORC contains a backup power supply system that maydeploy the air bag system even if the battery loses power orit becomes disconnected prior to deployment.

The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in theinstrument panel for approximately four to eight secondsfor a self-check when the ignition switch is first in theON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warn-ing Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction inany part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag WarningLight, either momentarily or continuously. A single chimewill sound to alert you if the light comes on again afterinitial startup.

The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate theinstrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction isdetected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos-tics also record the nature of the malfunction. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of thefollowing occurs, have an authorized dealer service the airbag system immediately.

• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during thefour to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first inthe ON/RUN position.

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• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four toeight-second interval.

• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently orremains on while driving.

NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any enginerelated gauges are not working, the Occupant RestraintController (ORC) may also be disabled. In this conditionthe air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection.Have an authorized dealer service the air bag systemimmediately.

WARNING!

Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrumentpanel could mean you won’t have the air bag system toprotect you in a collision. If the light does not come onas a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on,stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on asyou drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bagsystem immediately.

Redundant Air Bag Warning Light

If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light isdetected, which could affect the SupplementalRestraint System (“SRS”), the Redundant Air BagWarning Light will illuminate on the instrument

panel. The Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay onuntil the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime willsound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag WarningLight has come on and a fault has been detected. If theRedundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittentlyor remains on while driving have an authorized dealerservice the vehicle immediately.

For additional information regarding the Redundant AirBag Warning Light, refer to “Warning/Indicator LightsAnd Messages” in “Getting to Know Your InstrumentPanel” section of this manual.


Front Air Bags

This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder belts forboth the driver and front passenger. The front air bags are asupplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driverfront air bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.The passenger front air bag is mounted in the instrumentpanel, above the glove compartment. The words “SRS AIR-BAG” or “AIRBAG” are embossed on the air bag covers.

WARNING!

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrumentpanel during front air bag deployment could causeserious injury, including death. Air bags need room toinflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms toreach the steering wheel or instrument panel.



Driver and Passenger Front Air Bag Features

The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driverand front passenger air bags. This system provides outputappropriate to the severity and type of collision as deter-mined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), whichmay receive information from the front impact sensors (ifequipped) or other system components.

Front Air Bag And Knee Impact Bolster Locations

1 — Driver And Passenger Front Air Bags2 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster / Supplemental PassengerKnee Air Bag3 — Driver Knee Impact Bolster / Supplemental Driver KneeAir Bag

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The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during animpact that requires air bag deployment. A low energyoutput is used in less severe collisions. A higher energyoutput is used for more severe collisions.

This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or frontpassenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether thedriver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat beltbuckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Ad-vanced Front Air Bags.

This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or frontpassenger seat track position sensors that may adjust theinflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based uponseat position.

This vehicle is equipped with a right front passengerOccupant Classification System (“OCS”) that is designed toprovide Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag output appro-priate to the occupant’s seated weight input, as determinedby the OCS.

WARNING!

• No objects should be placed over or near the air bagon the instrument panel or steering wheel becauseany such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is ina collision severe enough to cause the air bag toinflate.

• Do not put anything on or around the air bag coversor attempt to open them manually. You may damagethe air bags and you could be injured because the airbags may no longer be functional. The protectivecovers for the air bag cushions are designed to openonly when the air bags are inflating.

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to moresevere injuries in a collision. The air bags work withyour seat belt to restrain you properly. In somecollisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wearyour seat belts even though you have air bags.


Front Air Bag Operation

Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protec-tion by supplementing the seat belts. Front air bags are notexpected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, orrollover collisions. The front air bags will not deploy in allfrontal collisions, including some that may produce sub-stantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole colli-sions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.

On the other hand, depending on the type and location ofimpact, front air bags may deploy in crashes with littlevehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initialdeceleration.

Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration overtime, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are notgood indicators of whether or not an air bag should havedeployed.

Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions,and also are needed to help keep you in position, awayfrom an inflating air bag.

When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity ofnon-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.

The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right sideof the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way asthe air bags inflate to their full size. The front air bags fullyinflate in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. Thefront air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrainthe driver and front passenger.

Occupant Classification System (OCS) — FrontPassenger Seat

The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system forthis vehicle. It is designed to provide Passenger AdvancedFront Air Bag output appropriate to the occupant’s seatedweight, as determined by the OCS.

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of thefollowing:

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)• Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor lo-

cated in the front passenger seat

• Air Bag Warning Light

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Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor

The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is locatedunderneath the front passenger seat. The Sensor is locatedbeneath the passenger seat cushion foam. Any weight onthe seat will be sensed by the Sensor. The OCM uses inputfrom the Sensor to determine the front passenger’s mostprobable classification. The OCM communicates this infor-mation to the ORC. The ORC may reduce the inflation rateof the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag deploymentbased on occupant classification. In order for the OCS tooperate as designed, it is important for the front passengerto be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt.

The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the PassengerAdvanced Front Air Bag. The OCS may reduce the inflationrate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if the OCSestimates that:

• The front passenger seat is unoccupied or has very lightobjects on it; or

• The front passenger seat is occupied by a small passen-ger, including a child; or

• The front passenger seat is occupied by a rear-facingchild restraint; or

• The front passenger is not properly seated or his or herweight is taken off of the seat for a period of time.

Front Passenger SeatOccupant Status

Front PassengerAir Bag Output

Rear-facing child restraint Reduced-powerdeployment

Child, including a child ina forward-facing childrestraint or booster seat*

Reduced-powerdeployment ORFull-power deployment

Properly seated adult Full-powerdeployment ORreduced-powerdeployment

Unoccupied seat Reduced-powerdeployment

* It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult,allowing a full-power Passenger Advanced Front Air Bagdeployment. Never allow children to ride in the frontpassenger seat and never install a child restraint system,including a rear-facing child restraint, in the front passen-ger seat.


WARNING!



• Children 12 years or younger should always ridebuckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.

The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probableclassification. The OCS estimates the seated weight on thefront passenger seat and where that weight is located. TheOCS communicates the classification status to the ORC.The ORC uses the classification to determine whether thePassenger Advanced Front Air Bag inflation rate should beadjusted.

In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is importantfor the front passenger to be seated properly and properlywearing the seat belt. Properly seated passengers are:

• Sitting upright• Facing forward

• Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet comfort-ably on or near the floor

• Sitting with their back against the seatback and theseatback 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 theinflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag.This does not mean that the OCS is working improperly.

Seated Properly

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Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s seatedweight on the front passenger seat

The front passenger’s seated weight must be properlypositioned on the front passenger seat. Failure to do so mayresult in serious injury or death. The OCS determines themost probable classification of the occupant that it detects.The OCS will detect the front passenger’s decreased orincreased seated weight, which may result in an adjustedinflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag in acollision. This does not mean that the OCS is workingimproperly. Decreasing the front passenger’s seated weighton the front passenger seat may result in a reduced-powerdeployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag.Increasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the frontpassenger seat may result in a full-power deployment ofthe Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag.

Examples of improper front passenger seating include:

• The front passenger’s weight is transferred to anotherpart of the vehicle (like the door, arm rest or instrumentpanel).

• The front passenger leans forward, sideways, or turns toface the rear of the vehicle.

• The front passenger’s seatback is not in the full uprightposition.

• The front passenger carries or holds an object whileseated (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 thefront passenger seat are attached to the front passengerseat.

• Anything that may decrease or increase the front pas-senger’s seated weight.


The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probableclassification. If an occupant in the front passenger seat isseated improperly, the occupant may provide an outputsignal to the OCS that is different from the occupant’sproperly seated weight input, for example:

Not Seated Properly

Not Seated Properly

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WARNING!

• If a child restraint system, child, small teenager oradult in the front passenger seat is seated improp-erly, the occupant may provide an output signal tothe OCS that is different from the occupant’s prop-erly seated weight input. This may result in seriousinjury or death in a collision.

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Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly


WARNING! (Continued)• Always wear your seat belt and sit properly, with the

seatback in an upright position, your back againstthe seatback, sitting upright, facing forward, in thecenter of the seat, with your feet comfortably on ornear 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 signal tothe OCS that is different than the occupant’s prop-erly seated weight input, which may result in seriousinjury or death in a collision.

• Placing an object on the floor under the front pas-senger seat may prevent the OCS from workingproperly, which may result in serious injury or deathin a collision. Do not place any objects on the floorunder the front passenger seat.

The Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panelwill turn on whenever the OCS is unable to classify thefront passenger seat status. A malfunction in the OCSmay affect the operation of the air bag system.

If the Air Bag Warning Light does not come on, orstays on after you start the vehicle, or it comes on as youdrive, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer forservice immediately.

The passenger seat assembly contains critical OCS compo-nents that may affect the Passenger Advanced Front AirBag inflation. In order for the OCS to properly classify theseated weight of a front seat passenger, the OCS compo-nents must function as designed. Do not make any modi-fications to the front passenger seat components, assembly,or to the seat cover. If the seat, trim cover, or cushion needsservice for any reason, take the vehicle to your authorizeddealer. Only FCA US LLC approved seat accessories maybe used.

The following requirements must be strictly followed:

• Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly orcomponents in any way.

• Do not use prior or future model year seat covers orcushions not designated by FCA US LLC for the specificmodel being repaired. Always use the correct seat coverand cushion specified for the vehicle.

• Do not replace the seat cover or cushion with anaftermarket seat cover or cushion.

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• Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat.• At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) component or SRS related component or fastenerbe modified or replaced with any part except thosewhich are approved by FCA US LLC.

WARNING!

• Unapproved modifications or service procedures tothe passenger seat assembly, its related components,seat cover or cushion may inadvertently change theair bag deployment in case of a frontal collision. Thiscould result in death or serious injury to the frontpassenger if the vehicle is involved in a collision. Amodified vehicle may not comply with requiredFederal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)and/or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards(CMVSS).

• If it is necessary to modify the air bag system forpersons with disabilities, contact your authorizeddealer.

Knee Impact Bolsters

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

WARNING!

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