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
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WARNING!(Continued)
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 may be 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 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 Bolsters
• 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....................... .321
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................324
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............458
Adding Fuel ............................ .376
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .453
Additives, Fuel .......................... .375
Airbag ..................................58
Airbag Deployment ........................69
Airbag Light .............................66
Airbag Maintenance ........................71
Airbag, Side ..............................62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................62
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .446
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................448
Air Conditioning Filter .....................283
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............284
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................448
Air Conditioning System ....................276
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .349Alarm
Arm The System ........................20
Alarm Light ............................ .218
Alarm, Panic .............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................262
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................457
Disposal ............................. .460
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................324
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................219
Appearance Care ........................ .468
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assistance Towing ........................ .127
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................109
Automatic Door Locks ......................35
Automatic Headlights ..................... .162
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Key, Replacement..........................18
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................17
Kicker Sound System ...................... .272
Knee Bolster ..............................58
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................165
Lane Change Assist ....................... .166
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................49
Latches ............................... .101
Hood ............................... .159
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .371
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .101
Life of Tires ............................ .357
Light Bulbs ............................. .101
Lights ................................ .101
Airbag ................................66
Alarm .............................. .218
Anti-Lock ............................ .219Automatic Headlights
....................162
Brake Assist Warning ....................335
Brake Warning ........................ .216
Bulb Replacement ...................... .485
Center Mounted Stop ....................489
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .166
Cruise .............................. .210
Daytime Running ...................... .163
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................165
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ..........211
Engine Temperature Warning ...............213
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .164
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................399
Headlights ........................... .161
Headlights On Reminder ..................164
Headlights On With Wipers ................162
Headlight Switch ...................... .161
High Beam ........................... .166
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Seatback Release....................... .157
Tilting .............................. .150
Security Alarm ............................19
Arm The System ........................20
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............492
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................19
Key Programming .......................19
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................18
Service Assistance ........................ .507
Service Contract ......................... .509
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .220
Service Manuals ......................... .512
Settings, Personal ........................ .234
Setting the Clock ......................... .241
Shift Indicator Light ...................... .303
Shifting ............................... .304
Automatic Transmission ..................304 Shift Lever Override
...................... .428
Shoulder Belts ............................49
Side Airbag ..............................68
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................110
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............283
Signals, Turn ........................... .101
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................359
Snow Tires ............................. .352
Sound System Kicker .............................. .272
Spare Tire .............................. .354
Spark Plugs ............................ .492
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .492
Oil................................. .492
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................172
Speedometer ............................ .210
Starting .................................29
Automatic Transmission ..................291
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Cold Weather......................... .296
Engine Fails to Start .....................296
Remote ...............................29
Starting and Operating .....................290
Starting Procedures ....................... .290
Steering Column Controls ...................... .165
Column Lock ......................... .171
Power .............................. .319
Tilt Column .......................... .171
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .171
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............274
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .274
Storage ............................... .484
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .282
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .484
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .426
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .185
Sun Roof .............................. .193Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag
..........58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .445
System, Remote Starting .....................29
Tachometer ............................. .210
Telescoping Steering Column .................171
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........276
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............211
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .171
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .162
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........343
TIREFIT ............................... .400
Tire Markings ........................... .336
Tires ................................. .101
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................357
Air Pressure .......................... .348
Chains .............................. .359
Changing ............................ .412
Compact Spare ........................ .354
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