
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts
throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
the best way to keep the baby safe.
Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
the force if there is a collision.
Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and
when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if
equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized
dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-
tender and store it.
WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use
when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn
low and snug and in the recommended seating posi-
tions. Remove and store the extender when not
needed.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.
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This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC
air bags are located above the side windows and their
covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
NOTE:
•Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag
system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light •
Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolster
• Driver Advanced Front Air Bag
• Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch,
and Seat Track Position Sensors
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage
driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides
output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as
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About Your Brakes....................... .329
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................332
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............432
Adding Fuel ............................ .379
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .427
Additives, Fuel .......................... .377
Airbag ..................................58
Airbag Deployment ........................69
Airbag Light .............................66
Airbag Maintenance ........................70
Airbag, Side ..............................62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................62
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .420
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................423
Air Conditioning Filter .....................285
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............286
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................423
Air Conditioning System ....................278
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .357Alarm Light
............................ .218
Alarm, Panic .............................26
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................264
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................431
Disposal ............................. .434
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................332
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................220
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........19
Appearance Care ........................ .442
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........19
Assistance Towing ........................ .124
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................106
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .160
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........278
498 INDEX 

Key, Programming.........................18
Key, Replacement ..........................17
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................16
Kicker Sound System ...................... .274
Knee Bolster ..............................58
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................163
Lane Change Assist ....................... .164
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................49
Latches .................................99
Hood ............................... .157
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .375
Leaks, Fluid ..............................99
Life of Tires ............................ .362
Light Bulbs ..............................99
Lights ..................................99
Airbag ................................66
Alarm .............................. .218Anti-Lock
............................ .220
Automatic Headlights ....................160
Brake Assist Warning ....................342
Brake Warning ........................ .216
Bulb Replacement ...................... .458
Center Mounted Stop ....................461
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .164
Cruise .............................. .210
Daytime Running ...................... .161
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................163
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....342
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ..........211
Engine Temperature Warning ...............213
Exterior ...............................99
Fog ................................ .162
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................388
Headlights ........................... .159
Headlights On Reminder ..................161
Headlights On With Wipers ................160
506 INDEX 

Selection of Oil.......................... .419
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................16
Sentry Key Programming ....................18
Sentry Key Replacement .....................17
Service Assistance ........................ .489
Service Contract ......................... .491
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .220
Service Manuals ......................... .494
Settings, Personal ........................ .236
Setting the Clock ......................... .242
Shift Indicator Light ...................... .303
Shifting ............................... .304
Automatic Transmission ..................304
Shift Lever Override ...................... .405
Shift Speeds ............................ .302
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............302
Shoulder Belts ............................49
Side Airbag ..............................67
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................107Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)
............285
Signals, Turn .............................99
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................364
Snow Tires ............................. .360
Sound System Kicker .............................. .274
Spark Plugs ............................ .464
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .464
Oil................................. .464
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................171
Speedometer ............................ .210
Starting .................................28
Automatic Transmission ..................292
Cold Weather ......................... .297
Engine Fails to Start .....................297
Remote ...............................28
Starting and Operating .....................291
Starting Procedures ....................... .291
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SteeringColumn Controls ...................... .163
Column Lock ......................... .169
Power .............................. .327
Tilt Column .......................... .169
Wheel, Heated ........................ .170
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .169
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............275
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .275
Storage ............................... .456
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .284
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .456
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .403
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .184
Sun Roof .............................. .193
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .419
System, Remote Starting .....................28 Tachometer
............................. .210
Telescoping Steering Column .................169
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........278
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............211
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................19
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .169
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .160
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........351
TIREFIT ............................... .389
Tire Markings ........................... .344
Tires...................................99 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................362
Air Pressure .......................... .356
Chains .............................. .364
General Information .....................356
High Speed .......................... .358
Inflation Pressures ...................... .357
Life of Tires .......................... .362
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