On the other hand, depending on the type and location of
impact, front air bags may deploy in crashes with little
vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial
deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over
time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not
good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions,
and also are needed to help keep you in position, away
from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air
bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side
of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as
the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air bags fully
inflate in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. The
front air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain
the driver and front passenger.Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front occu-
pants for improved interaction with the front air bags.
WARNING!
•Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact
bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact
bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band
radios, etc.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee
Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the
steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by
working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and
front air bags.
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
▫Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation .....429
▫ Radial Ply Tires ....................... .429
▫ Tire Types ........................... .430
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped ..............431
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ................431
▫ Tire Spinning ........................ .434
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ...................435
▫ Life Of Tire .......................... .435
▫ Replacement Tires ..................... .436
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .........437
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS ......438
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . . . .439
▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings ............................ .441
▫ Service TPM System Warning ..............442
▫ TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped ...........443
▫ General Information ....................444
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....................444
▫ 3.6L Engine .......................... .444
▫ 5.7L Engine .......................... .445
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ..................445
▫ Materials Added To Fuel .................446
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...............446
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .........447
▫ CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ......447
▫ MMT In Gasoline ...................... .447
▫ Fuel System Cautions ....................448
▫ Carbon
Monoxide Warnings ...............448
ADDING FUEL ........................ .449
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release ..........450
VEHICLE LOADING .....................451
▫ Certification Label ..................... .451
TRAILER TOWING ..................... .453
▫ Common Towing Definitions ...............453
5
STARTING AND OPERATING 377
Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally
a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity
accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when
the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine coolant (anti-
freeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
• Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze)
needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion
bottle must also be protected against freezing.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks. •
Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032)
and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your
engine which contains aluminum components.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY
the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in
unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Reminder, Seat Belt..........................41
Remote Control Starting System ...........................23
Remote Keyless Entry ........................19
Arm The Alarm ..........................16
Disarm The Alarm ........................17
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........16, 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........332
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................25
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . .26, 285
Uconnect Settings ..................... .26, 285
Remote Starting System .......................23
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .540
Replacement Keys ...........................15
Replacement Parts ......................... .507
Replacement Tires ......................... .436
Reporting Safety Defects .....................561
Restraints, Child ............................63
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ..................220
Roll Over Warning ...........................5
Roof Type Carrier ......................... .223
Rotation, Tires ............................ .438Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
...................85
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................88
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................561
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................85
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .417
Safety Tips ................................84
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .552
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......47
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............49
Energy Management Feature .................49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................45
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................43
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................46
Pregnant Women .........................48
Seat Belt Extender .........................48
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................49
Seat Belt Reminder ........................41
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .533
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................41
Seat Belts ............................. .41, 85
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................47
Adjustable
Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........47
Child Restraint ...........................63
Extender ...............................48
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