4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the childrestraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
WARNING!
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly be-
hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack
in the strap.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a
collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting
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SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision
if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt or
retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning lightwill turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. After the bulb check, this light will
illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air
Bag System has been detected. It will stay on until the
fault is removed. If the light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer
service the vehicle immediately.
Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for
further information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
152 SAFETY
Fluid Check........................... .225
Master Cylinder ........................ .225
Parking .............................. .158
Warning Light ...........................92
Bulb Replacement ......................... .182
Bulbs, Light .......................... .154, 182
Camera, Rear ............................ .172
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .256
Car Washes .............................. .249
Cellular Phone ........................... .273
Certification Label ......................... .173
Chains, Tire ............................. .245
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .226
Charging .................................22
AC Level 1 ..............................22
AC Level 2 ..............................35
Cordset ................................24
Indicator ...............................32
Times ..................................36
Troubleshooting ..........................28
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............152
Checks, Safety ............................ .152
Child Restraint ........................... .135Child Restraints
Booster Seats ........................... .139
Child Seat Installation .....................148
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........145
Infant And Child Restraints .................138
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......141
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........138
Seating Positions ........................ .140
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .244
Climate Control ............................65
Automatic ........................... .66, 71
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................279
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .242
Contract, Service .......................... .284
Cooling System Cooling
Capacity........................ .256
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............257
Corrosion Protection ....................... .249
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................165
Cruise Light ...............................99
Cupholders ...............................80
Customer Assistance ....................... .282
Customer Programmable Features ...............261
Cybersecurity ............................ .260
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INDEX 289
Multi-Function Control Lever...................58
Occupant Restraints .........................112
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................100
Operating Precautions ...................... .100
Operator Manual Owner’s Manual .......................4,286
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................56
Owner ’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...............4
Paint Care ............................... .249
Parking Brake ............................ .158
Passing Light ..............................59
Pets ................................... .151
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........230
Power Door Locks ..............................46
Mirrors ................................57
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .............82
Steering .............................. .164
Sunroof ................................75
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................120
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .120Radial Ply Tires
........................... .236
Radio Frequency General Information .....................39, 42
Radio Operation .......................... .273
Rear Camera ............................. .172
Rear Liftgate ...............................84
Recreational Towing ........................ .175
Release, Hood ..............................78
Reminder, Lights On .........................58
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................114
Remote Keyless Entry Programming Additional Key Fobs .............42
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .182
Replacement Keys ...........................42
Replacement Tires ......................... .239
Reporting Safety Defects .....................285
Restraints, Child .......................... .135
Restraints, Head ............................52
Rotation, Tires ............................ .246
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................152
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................154
Safety
Defects, Reporting .....................285
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .226
Safety Tips .............................. .152
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INDEX 293
Schedule, Maintenance.......................211
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................94
Seat Belts .............................114,152
Child Restraints ........................ .135
Energy Management Feature ................120
Extender ...............................119
Front Seat .......................114,115,117
Inspection ............................. .152
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................117
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................115
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............119
Operating Instructions .....................117
Pregnant Women ........................ .120
Pretensioners .......................... .120
Rear Seat ..............................115
Reminder ..............................114
Seat Belt Extender ........................119
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................120
Untwisting Procedure .....................119
Seat Belts Maintenance ...................... .251
Seats ....................................47
Adjustment .............................47
Heated .................................50
Rear Folding .............................47
Tilting .................................47 Security Alarm
.............................42
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............257
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................42
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................41
Service Assistance ......................... .282
Service Contract .......................... .284
Service Manuals .......................... .286
Settings Personal .............................. .261
Shoulder Belts .............................115
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................56
Signals, Turn ..................... .58, 60, 99, 154
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................245
Snow Tires .............................. .241
Spare Tires ........................ .241, 242, 243
Speed Control Cancel ............................... .168
Resume .............................. .168
Speed
Control (Cruise Control) .................165
Starting ................................ .157
Button .................................39
Steering Power ............................... .164
Tilt Column .............................55
294 INDEX