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Airbag System Components
The airbag system consists of the following:
²Occupant Restraint Controller
²Remote Acceleration Sensors
²Airbag Warning Light
²Driver Airbag
²Passenger Airbag
²Window Bags above Side Windows (If Equipped)
²Steering Wheel and Column
²Instrument Panel
²Interconnecting Wiring
²Knee Impact Bolsters
²Front Acceleration Sensors
²Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners
²Front Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
þOccupant Classification Module
þPassenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light
þInterconnecting Wiring
þPressure Sensor, Bladder Assembly, and Belt Tension
Sensor
How The Airbag System Works
²
TheOccupant Restraint Controller (ORC)determines
if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the
airbags to inflate. Based on the level of collision
severity, the front control module determines the
proper rate of inflation. The front airbag inflators are
designed to provide different rates of airbag inflation
from direction provided by the ORC. The ORC may
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mMirrors...............................75
NInside Day/Night Mirror.................75
NInside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If Equipped..........................76
NOutside Mirrors.......................76
NPower Remote Control Outside Mirrors Ð If
Equipped............................77
NHeated Remote Control Mirrors
Ð If Equipped........................78
NIlluminated Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped....78mHands±Free Communication (UConnectŸ)
Ð If Equipped..........................78
NOperation............................80
NPhone Call Features....................84
NAdvanced Phone Connectivity.............86
NUConnectŸ System Features..............87
mSeats.................................90
NFront Seat (Manual) Adjustment............90
NFront Seat Adjustment Ð Recline...........91
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other objects. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the
right side mirror.
Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors Ð If
Equipped
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver's door trim panel below the door lock switch.Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or right
mirror, and set it to the center off position to prevent
accidentally moving a mirror when you are finished
adjusting the mirror. Press one of the four arrows for the
direction you want the mirror to move.
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Heated Remote Control Mirrors Ð If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defrost.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
When the ignition is turned off, the light will turn off
automatically (after approximately 8 minutes).
HANDS±FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectŸ) Ð
IF EQUIPPED
UConnectŸ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle
communications system. UConnectŸ; allows you to dial
your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g.,
ªCall Mike Workº or ªDial 248-555-1212º). Your cellular
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mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped..............190
NSystem Activation.....................190
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................190
NSelecting Satellite Mode In RBB And RBK
Radios.............................191
NSelecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ,
And RBQ Radios.....................191
NSelecting a Channel....................192
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......192
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................192
NPTY Button9Scan9.....................193
NPTY Button9Seek9.....................193NSatellite Antenna......................193
NReception Quality.....................193
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 194
NRadio Operation......................195
NTape Player.........................195
NCD Player Ð Single Disc In Radio.........195
NCD Player Ð 6 Disc In Cargo Area.........196
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......196
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............197
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........198
mClimate Controls.......................198
NHeater.............................198
NAir Conditioning.....................200
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NR (Noise Reduction)
Pushing the Number 2 Pre-set button when a tape is
playing deactivates the Dolby Noise Reduction System*.
When Dolby is ON, the NR symbol appears on the
display. Each time a tape is inserted the Dolby will turn
ON.
* ªDolbyº noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
ratories Licensing Corporation.
CD Changer Control Capability Ð If Equipped
This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD
changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol-
lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate
this CD changer.
Mode Button
To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until
CD information appears on the display.
Push-Button
While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1
push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a
disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently
being played.
Seek Button
Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the
same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display.
Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons
Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and
hold the RW button for fast reverse.
The audio output can be heard when fast forward and
fast reverse are activated.
Random Play (RND)
Press the Random button to play the tracks on the
selected disc in random order for an interesting change of
pace.
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Mode
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the
CD player, the optional remote CD changer and the
Satellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (if
equipped) is selected ªSAº will appear in your radio
display.
A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the
Satellite mode.
Time
Press the TIME button to change the display from
elapsed CD playing time to time of day.
CD Changer Control Capability Ð If Equipped
This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD
changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol-
lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate
this CD changer.
Mode Button
To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until
CD information appears on the display.
Push-Button
While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1
push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a
disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently
being played.
Seek Button
Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the
same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display.
Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons
Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and
hold the RW button for fast reverse.
The audio output can be heard when fast forward and
fast reverse are activated.
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²Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception.
²Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS Ð IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a
push-button in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
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