
Passenger airbag
Passenger airbag indicator
Occupant
Disabled
OFF: Lit
Empty
ON: Unlit Disabled
OFF: Lit
Child
ON: Unlit Enabled
OFF: Unlit
Adult
ON: Lit
Note: When the passenger airbag OFF light
is illuminated, the passenger (seat
mounted) side airbag may be disabled to
avoid the risk of airbag deployment injuries.
After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seat back, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
If you think that the status of the passenger
airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect, check
for the following:
• Objects lodged underneath the seat.
• Objects between the seat cushion and
the center console.
• Objects hanging off the seatback.
• Objects stowed in the seatback map
pocket.
• Objects placed on the occupant's lap.
• Cargo interference with the seat. •
Other passengers pushing or pulling on
the seat.
• Rear passenger feet and knees resting
or pushing on the seat.
The conditions listed above may cause the
weight of a properly seated occupant to
be incorrectly interpreted by the front
passenger sensing system. The person in
the front passenger seat may appear
heavier or lighter due to the conditions
described in the list above. Make sure the front passenger
sensing system is operating
properly. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 47).
If the airbag readiness light is illuminated,
do the following:
The driver and adult passengers should
check for objects lodged underneath the
front passenger seat, or cargo interfering
with the seat.
If there are lodged objects, or cargo is
interfering with the seat, take the following
steps to remove the obstruction:
• Pull the vehicle over.
• Turn the vehicle off.
• Driver and adult passengers should
check for any objects lodged
underneath the front passenger seat
or cargo interfering with the seat.
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or rollover events, the Safety Canopy will
be activated, regardless of which seats are
occupied. The Safety Canopy is designed
to inflate between the side window area
and occupants to further enhance
protection provided in side impact crashes
and rollover events.
The system consists of the following:
•
Safety canopy curtain airbags located
above the trim panels over the front
and rear side windows identified by a
label or wording on the headliner or
coat hook.
• A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment. •
The crash sensors and monitoring
system have a readiness indicator. See
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
(page 47).
Children 12 years old and under should
always be properly restrained in the rear
seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere
with children restrained using a properly
installed child or booster seat because it
is designed to inflate downward from the
headliner above the doors along the side
window opening. The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a
group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of injuries
related to the deployment of side airbags
(including the Safety Canopy).
CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING:
Modifying or adding
equipment to the front end of your vehicle
(including hood, bumper system, frame,
front end body structure, tow hooks and
hood pins) may affect the performance of
the airbag system, increasing the risk of
injury. Do not modify or add equipment to
the front end of your vehicle.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module. The restraints control module
deploys (activates) the seatbelt
pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger
airbag, knee airbag(s), seat mounted side
airbags and the Safety Canopy. Based on
the type of crash, the restraints control
module deploys the appropriate safety
devices.
The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:
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Do not attempt to start the engine if you
have filled the diesel exhaust fluid tank
with incorrect fluid. Incorrect diesel
exhaust fluid use could cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have your
vehicle immediately checked.
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Tank Using a Container
WARNING: Keep diesel exhaust fluid
out of reach of children. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. In case of contact
with your eyes, flush immediately with
water and get prompt medical attention.
In case of contact with your skin, clean
immediately with soap and water. If you
swallow any diesel exhaust fluid, drink
plenty of water, call a physician
immediately. WARNING: Only refill the diesel
exhaust fluid tank in a well ventilated area.
When you remove the diesel exhaust fluid
tank filler cap or a diesel exhaust fluid
container cap, ammonia vapors may
escape. Ammonia vapors can be irritating
to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Inhaling ammonia vapors can cause
burning to the eyes, throat and nose and
cause coughing and watery eyes.
Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
1. Remove the fluid container cap.
2. Place the spout on to the container and
tighten it until you feel a strong
resistance. 3. Remove the diesel exhaust fluid tank
filler cap.
4. Insert the spout into the diesel exhaust
fluid tank filler pipe until the seal on the
spout fully seats.
5. Pour the fluid into the tank.
Note: The fluid stops flowing when the
tank is full.
6. Return the container to the vertical position slightly below the diesel
exhaust fluid tank filler pipe.
7. Allow any fluid remaining in the spout to drain back into the container.
8. Remove the spout from the diesel exhaust fluid tank filler pipe.
9. Remove the spout from the diesel exhaust fluid container and replace the
cap.
10. Replace the diesel exhaust fluid tank
filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you
feel a strong resistance.
Do not attempt to start the engine if you
have filled the diesel exhaust fluid tank
with incorrect fluid. Incorrect diesel
exhaust fluid use could cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have your
vehicle immediately checked.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van and
Truck Owners
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of
serious injury or death from a rollover or
other crash you must avoid sharp turns and
abrupt maneuvers, drive at safe speeds for
the conditions, keep tires properly inflated,
never overload or improperly load your
vehicle, and make sure every passenger is
properly restrained. WARNING:
In a rollover crash, an
unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
All occupants must wear seat belts.
Children and infants must use appropriate
restraints to minimize the risk of injury or
ejection. Utility vehicles and trucks handle
differently than passenger cars in the
various driving conditions that are
encountered on streets, highways and
off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high
as passenger cars any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road conditions. How Your Vehicle Differs from
Other Vehicles
Sport-utility vehicles, vans and trucks can
differ from some other vehicles in a few
noticeable ways. Your vehicle may be:
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Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex
Fuel................................................................340
Air Conditioning System.................................. 341
Automatic Transmission................................ 344
Brake System...................................................... 343
Engine..................................................................... 341
Fuel Tank............................................................... 343
Grease.................................................................... 344
Locks...................................................................... 344
Washer Reservoir............................................... 343
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L................................................................345
Air Conditioning System................................. 345
Automatic Transmission................................ 349
Brake System...................................................... 348
Engine.................................................................... 346
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 348
Grease.................................................................... 350
Locks...................................................................... 349
Washer Reservoir............................................... 348
Capacities and Specifications.................327
Cargo Nets......................................................222
Installing the Net................................................ 222
Removing the Net.............................................. 224
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 287
Catalytic Converter
......................................159
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 159
Changing a Bulb...........................................278 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp.............281
Front Fog Lamps............................................... 280
Headlamp............................................................. 278
Interior Lamps...................................................... 281
License Plate Lamp........................................... 281
Rear Lamps........................................................... 281
Side Direction Indicator.................................. 280
Changing a Fuse..........................................260 Fuse Types........................................................... 260
General Information......................................... 260
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........260
Changing a Road Wheel...........................320 Changing a Road Wheel................................... 321
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information
..................................................... 320
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 324
Changing the 12V Battery..........................273 Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
Duratorq-TDCi Diesel
..............................283
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L.................................................................283
Changing the Front Wiper Blades..........275
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate
............275
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Rear Cargo Doors
........276
Checking MyKey System Status..............60
Checking the Wiper Blades......................275
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning.........................28
Child Safety
.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks.........................................30 Left-Hand Side....................................................... 31
Right-Hand Side.................................................... 31
Cigar Lighter
.....................................................131
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................291
Cleaning Products.......................................286
Cleaning the Exterior..................................287 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 287
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 288
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 288
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 288
Underbody........................................................... 288
Under Hood......................................................... 288
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................290
Cleaning the Interior...................................289 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats.............................................. 289
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 290
Leather Interior................................................... 290
Rear Windows.................................................... 290
Seatbelts.............................................................. 289
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays........................................................... 290
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 290
Cleaning the Wheels..................................292
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................289
Clearing All MyKeys......................................60 MyKey Information Messages......................... 60
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Climate Control............................................108
Clock...................................................................94
Type 1........................................................................\
94
Type 2....................................................................... 94
Cold Weather Precautions.......................239
Connecting a Bluetooth Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.....................358
Pairing a Device.................................................. 358
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 268
Cornering Lamps
.............................................81
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........47
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
...................................................57
MyKey Information Messages......................... 58
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start........................................57
MyKey Information Messages.......................... 57
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................211 False Alerts............................................................ 213
Switching the System Off and On................213
System Errors....................................................... 213
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................... 212
System Limitations............................................ 213
Using the System................................................. 211
Cruise Control................................................195 Principle of Operation....................................... 195
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 195
Cup Holders....................................................133
Customer Assistance
..................................247
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................................462
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 462Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles
With: Wireless Accessory
Charging.......................................................462
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
........................................461
Radio Frequency Statement.......................... 461
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................163 Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic
Regeneration................................................... 164
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration................................................... 165
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 163
Direction Indicators
.......................................82
Doors and Locks.............................................63
Drive Belt Routing - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel............................................................284
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel
...............................284
Drive Belt Routing - 2.5L...........................285
Driver Alert.....................................................203 Driver Alert System Display........................... 204
Driver Alert System Messages...................... 205
Driver Alert System Warnings....................... 203
Switching Driver Alert On or Off.................. 204
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................41 Children and Airbags........................................... 42
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 41
Driver Knee Airbag
.........................................46
Driving Aids....................................................202
Driving Hints..................................................238
Driving Through Water
...............................239
E
Eco Mode
.........................................................213
Eco Mode System Display............................... 214
Principle of Operation....................................... 213
Economical Driving.....................................238
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............434
Emission Law.................................................158 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........159
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 158
End User License Agreement.................436 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 436
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