
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 passen-
ger 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 Side Air Bags
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bags (SABs).
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) are
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are
marked with “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” on a label or on
the seat trim on the outboard side of the seats.
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chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal
quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly
within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your
doctor immediately.
• As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing,
follow the garment manufacturer ’s instructions for
cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed.
If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will
not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat
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WARNING! (Continued)
belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assem-
blies replaced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller System
serviced as well.
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.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network
remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending
on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether
to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform
the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine (If Equipped)
• Cut off battery power to the electric motor (If Equipped)
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power
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WARNING!(Continued)
•It is recommended to only use mild soap and water
to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check
your floor mat has been properly installed and is
secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for
fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, or brake fluid leaks are
suspected. The cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
WARNING!
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH when using
“Track-Use” parts and equipment:
• NEVER use any “Track-Use” equipment on public
roads. FCA US LLC does not authorize the use of
“Track-Use” equipment on public roads.
• The intended use of “Track-Use” parts is for race
vehicles on race tracks. To help ensure the safety of
the race driver, engineers should supervise the instal-
lation of “Track-Use” parts.
• FCA US LLC does not authorize the installation or
use of any part noted as “Track-Use” on any new
vehicle prior to its first retail sale.
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To increase the distance setting, push the Distance Setting
— Increase button and release. Each time the button is
pushed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer).
To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance Setting
— Decrease button and release. Each time the button is
pushed, the distance setting decreases by one bar (shorter).
If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set
speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same
lane, the instrument cluster display will show the “SensedVehicle Indicator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle
speed automatically to maintain the distance setting, re-
gardless of the set speed.
The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until:
•
The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set
speed.
• The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the
sensor.
• The distance setting is changed.
• The system disengages. (Refer to the information on
ACC Activation).
The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how-
ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if
necessary.
NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC
system applies the brakes.
A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts
that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain
the set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert “BRAKE” will
flash in the instrument cluster display and a chime will
sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking
capacity.
Distance Setting 1 Bar (Short)
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Assist, Hill Start.......................... .135
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .387
Auto Down Power Windows ...................76
Automatic Door Locks .....................39, 40
Automatic Headlights ........................59
Automatic High Beams .......................58
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............72
Automatic Transmission ..................... .221
Adding Fluid .....................343, 382, 384
Fluid And Filter Change ...................343
Fluid Change .......................... .343
Fluid Level Check .....................342, 343
Fluid Type ...................... .342, 382, 384
Special Additives ........................ .343
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .....39, 226
Autostick Operation ............................. .227
Axle Fluid ........................... .382, 384
Axle Lubrication ....................... .382, 384
Back-Up ................................ .265
Battery ...............................114,322
Charging System Light .....................114
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................21
Location .............................. .322Belts, Seat
............................... .201
Blind Spot Monitoring ...................... .138
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................331
B-Pillar Location .......................... .350
Brake Assist System ........................ .129
Brake Control System ....................... .129
Brake Fluid ....................... .340, 382, 384
Brake System ......................... .340, 374
Fluid Check ..................... .340, 382, 384
Master Cylinder ........................ .340
Parking .............................. .213
Warning Light .......................112,374
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................221
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................
63
Bulb Replacement ......................... .280
Bulbs, Light .......................... .203, 280
Camera, Rear ............................ .265
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .381
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .267
Oil (Engine) ........................ .320, 325
Power Steering ......................... .236
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................338
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................200, 380
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Compartment Identification.................320
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................336, 382
Cooling .............................. .336
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................200, 380
Fails To Start ............................211
Flooded, Starting .........................211
Fuel Requirements ....................... .376
Jump Starting ....................... .303, 304
Oil ........................... .324, 381, 382
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .320, 325
Oil Filter .............................. .326
Oil Selection ........................... .381
Oil Synthetic ........................... .325
Overheating ........................... .306
Starting ........................... .208, 209
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .325
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........177, 312
Ethanol ................................. .378
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................200, 380
Exhaust System ....................... .200, 334
Exterior Lighting ............................57
Exterior Lights ......................... .57, 203
Filler Location Fuel ........................ .267Filters
Air Cleaner ............................ .326
Air Conditioning ..................... .74, 328
Engine Oil ......................... .326, 382
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .326
Flashers ................................ .274
Hazard Warning ........................ .274
Turn Signals ..................... .61, 121, 203
Flash-To-Pass ..............................59
Flooded Engine Starting ......................211
Fluid, Brake .......................... .382, 384
Fluid Capacities ........................... .381
Fluid Leaks .............................. .203
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .340
Cooling
System......................... .336
Engine Oil ............................ .322
Power Steering ......................... .236
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .382
Fog Lights ................................61
Fold-Flat Seats .......................... .40, 46
Forward Collision Warning ....................145
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .309
Fuel ................................... .376
Additives ............................. .377
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Clean Air............................. .377
Ethanol .............................. .378
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .267
Gasoline .............................. .376
Materials Added ........................ .377
Methanol ............................. .378
Octane Rating ....................... .376, 382
Requirements .......................... .376
Specifications .......................... .382
Tank Capacity .......................... .381
Fueling ................................. .267
Fuses .................................. .283
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ................84
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................267
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .377
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .377
Gear Ranges ............................. .223
Glass Cleaning ........................... .372
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................269
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................269
GVWR ................................. .269Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .271
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................274
Headlights Automatic ..............................59
Cleaning .............................. .369
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........58
Lights On Reminder .......................60
On With Wipers ..........................60
Passing ................................59
Switch .................................57
Time Delay ..............................60
Washers .............................. .322
Head Restraints ......................... .48, 49
Head Rests ............................ .48, 49
Heated Mirrors .............................56
Heater ...................................67
Heater, Engine Block ........................211
High
Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......58
Hill Start Assist ........................... .135
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ................84
Hood Prop ................................80
Hood Release ..............................80
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Ignition..................................24
Switch .................................24
Information Center, Vehicle ...................101
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................54, 274
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ......................... .98, 121
Display .............................. .104
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................371
Interior Appearance Care .....................370
Interior Lights ..............................62
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............65
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .442
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................442
Jack Operation ........................... .344
Jump Starting ......................... .303, 304
Key Fob Arm The System ..........................32
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........23, 31
Unlatch The Trunk ........................20
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....21
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......23Key-In Reminder
............................26
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..........................35
Enter The Trunk ..........................20
Keys ....................................17
Replacement ......................... .23, 31
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................61
Lane Change Assist ..........................61
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .158
Latches ................................. .203
Hood ..................................80
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .376
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .203
Life Of Tires ............................. .358
Light Bulbs .......................... .203, 280
Lights .................................. .203
AirBag .........................112, 167, 201
Automatic Headlights ......................59
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .134
Brake Warning .......................112,374
Bulb
Replacement ....................... .280
Courtesy/Reading .........................62
Cruise ............................... .121
Daytime Running .........................58
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................58
474 INDEX