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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.
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.NOTE:The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air
Bags are certified to new Federal regulations.
Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
1 — Driver And Passenger Ad-
vanced Front Air Bags 2 — Knee Bolster
2
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The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
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
are located above the side windows. The trim covering
the side air bags is labeled SRS AIRBAG.
This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in
the outboard side of the front seats.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
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Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
27 10 Amp RedAirbag Control Module
28 10 Amp RedAirbag Control Module/Occupant
Classification Module
29 Hot Car (No Fuse Required)
30 20 Amp YellowHeated Seat – If Equipped
31 10 Amp RedHeadlamp Washer – If Equipped
32 30 Amp Pink Auto Shutdown Relay
33 10 Amp Red J1962 Conn/Powertrain Control Module
34 30 Amp Pink Antilock BrakeValve
35 40 Amp Green Antilock Brake Pump
36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp/Washer Control/Smart
Glass – If Equipped
37 25 Amp ClearDiesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................360
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............494
Adding Fuel ............................ .413
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .488
Additives, Fuel ...........................411
Airbag ..................................61
Airbag Deployment ........................72
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .482
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................484
Air Conditioning ......................... .300
Air Conditioning Controls ...................300
Air Conditioning Filter .....................312
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............313
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................484
Air Conditioning System ....................300 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .387
Alarm Light ............................ .219
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................260
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................493
Capacities ........................... .521
Disposal ............................. .496
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................360
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................216
Appearance Care ........................ .506
Assistance Towing ........................ .125
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................107
Automatic Door Locks ......................32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........304
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Fluid Level Check ...................... .503
Overheating .......................... .436
Automatic Transmission ................... .326
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Key-In Reminder..........................14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .................20
Key, Programming .........................17
Key, Replacement ..........................16
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................15
Knee Bolster ..............................61
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................520
Lane Change Assist ....................... .167
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................43
Latches ............................... .100
Hood ............................... .162
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .408
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .100
Life of Tires ............................ .394
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................38
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............204
Light Bulbs ............................. .100Lights
................................ .100
Airbag ................................68
Alarm .............................. .219
Anti-Lock ............................ .216
Back-Up ............................. .520
Brake Assist Warning ....................373
Brake Warning ........................ .217
Bulb Replacement ...................... .519
Cargo .............................. .199
Center Mounted Stop ....................520
Daytime Running ...................... .165
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................164
Engine Temperature Warning ...............217
Exterior ............................. .100
Fog ................................ .165
Headlights ........................... .165
Headlight Switch ...................... .165
High Beam ........................... .167
High Beam Indicator .....................216
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Setting the Clock......................... .245
Shift Lever Override ...................... .464
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............325
Shoulder Belts ............................43
Side Airbag ..............................70
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............311
Signals, Turn ........................... .100
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................397
Snow Tires ............................. .390
Spare Tire .............................. .391
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................173
Speedometer ............................ .215
Starting ............................... .320
Automatic Transmission ..................321
Cold Weather ......................... .322
Engine Fails to Start .....................322
Manual Transmission ....................320
Remote ...............................26
Starting Procedures ....................... .320Steering
Power .............................. .355
Tilt Column .......................... .172
Storage ............................... .517
Storage Bin ............................. .195
Storage, Vehicle ...........................311
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .463
Sun Roof .............................. .187
Sun Visor Extension .......................110
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .481
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Tachometer ............................. .217
Taillights .............................. .520
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........304
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............220
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................202
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .172
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