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(BeltAlert) will alert the driver or front passenger to
buckle the seat belt. The driver should also instruct all
other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the
warning is triggered, BeltAlertwill continue to chime
and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or
until the driver ’s or front passenger ’s seat belt is buckled.
BeltAlert will be reactivated if the driver ’s or passen-
ger ’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and
the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
For front passenger seats equipped with BeltAlert, your
vehicle is equipped to detect when it is occupied. The
BeltAlert warning system is not activated when the
front passenger seat is unoccupied. The BeltAlert warn-
ing system may be triggered when an animal or heavy
object is on the front passenger seat or when the seat is
folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that pets be
restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers
that are secured by seat belts and cargo is properly
stowed. BeltAlert
can be enabled or disabled by your authorized
dealer or by following these steps:
NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON
or START position. Chrysler Group LLC does not recom-
mend deactivating BeltAlert.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and
buckle the driver’s seat belt.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC/ON position (do not
start the engine), and wait for the Seat Belt Reminder
Light to turn off.
3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle
and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three
times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt
buckled.
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▫Manual Seat Height Adjustment
— If Equipped ...................... 126
▫ Front Seatback Recline ................. 126
▫ Front Easy Entry Seats — Two Door
Models ........................... 127
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 128
▫ Fold And Tumble Rear Seat — Two Door
Models ........................... 130
▫ Removing The Rear Seat — Two Door
Models ........................... 132
▫ Replacing The Rear Seat — Two Door
Models ........................... 133
▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat — Four Door
Models ........................... 133
To Open And Close The Hood ............ 135
Lights ............................. 136
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 136
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 136
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 137
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 138
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 138
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 138
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 138
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......... 138
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 139
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 139
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 140
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To install the head restraint, insert the head restraint rods
into each guide, apply pressure down on the headrest
until the head restraint reaches the first lock position,
push the large button in and push down and adjust head
restraint to desired position.
NOTE:Ensure that the front of the head restraint is
facing toward the front of the vehicle.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or
improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or
death in the event of a collision. The head restraints
should always be checked prior to operating the
vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in
motion. Always adjust the head restraints when the
vehicle is in PARK.
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat — Two Door Models
NOTE:
•Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to
reposition the front seats.
•Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and
positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to
fold down easily.
1. Lift the seatback release lever and fold the seatback
forward.
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3. Fold the rear seat forward following steps 1 through 3
under “Fold and Tumble Rear Seat” in this section.
4. Press down on the release bar on each side, and pull
the seat out and away from the lower bracket.
5. Remove the seat from the vehicle.Replacing the Rear Seat — Two Door Models
Reverse the steps for removing the seat.
WARNING!
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area with the
rear seat folded down or removed from the ve-
hicle.
•The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat — Four Door
Models
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
folded flat to allow for extended cargo space and still
maintain some rear seating room.
Release Bar Location
3
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NOTE:
•Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to
reposition the front seat to its mid-track position.
•Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and
positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to
fold down easily.
WARNING!
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
To Fold Down the Rear Seat
Locate the pull strap (lower outboard side of seat), and
pull it toward you until the seatback releases.
Pull Strap
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Reminder............................ 247
Seats ................................. 124
Adjustment .......................... 125
Easy Entry ........................... 127
Fold and Tumble Rear ................... 130
Head Restraints ....................... 128
Height Adjustment ..................... 126
Rear Folding ......................... 133
Removal ......................... 132,133
Seatback Release ....................... 126
Tilting .............................. 126
Security Against Theft ..................... 17
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Oil ......................... 461
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 527
Service Contract ......................... 529 Service Manuals
........................ 531
Setting the Clock .............269,283,285,288,297
Shift Lock Manual Override ................ 340
Shifting ............................... 339
Automatic Transmission ................. 341
Manual Transmission ................... 335
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 44
Shoulder Belts ........................... 39
Side Airbag ............................. 57
Signals, Turn ................. 79,137,247,499,500
Soft Top ........................... 180,203
Spare Tire ............................. 443
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 411
Oil ................................ 461
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 146
Speedometer ........................... 246
Starting ............................... 331
Automatic Transmission ................. 331
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