
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING: Any alteration or
modification to the front passenger seat
may affect the performance of the front
passenger sensing system. This could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM INDICATORS Passenger Airbag
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
Occupant
Disabled
OFF: Illuminated
Empty
ON: Not Illuminated Disabled
OFF: Illuminated
Child
ON: Not Illuminated Enabled
OFF: Not Illuminated
Adult
ON: Illuminated
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. These sensors provide
information to the restraints control
module which activates the following:
•
Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners.
• Driver airbag.
• Passenger airbag.
• Seat mounted side airbags.
• Safety Canopy.
Based on the type of crash, the restraints
control module deploys the appropriate
safety devices.
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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:
The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after you
switch the ignition on.
• The readiness light either flashes or
stays on.
• You hear a series of five tones. The
tone pattern repeats periodically until
the problem, the light or both are
repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced immediately.
Unless serviced, the system may not
function properly in the event of a crash.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, seatbelt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
• The front airbags activate only in
frontal and near-frontal crashes. Front
airbags may activate in rollovers, side
impacts or rear impacts if the crash
causes sufficient frontal deceleration.
• The seatbelt pretensioners activate in
frontal, near-frontal and side crashes,
and in rollovers. •
The side airbags inflate in certain side
impact crashes or rollover events. Side
airbags may activate in other types of
crashes if the vehicle experiences
sufficient sideways motion or
deformation.
• The Safety Canopy inflates in certain
side impact crashes or rollover events.
The Safety Canopy may activate in
other types of crashes if the vehicle
experiences sufficient sideways motion
or deformation, or a certain likelihood
of rollover.
DISPOSING OF AIRBAGS
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LAMPS
Anti-Lock Brake System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Battery It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Brake System Warning Lamp It illuminates when you apply the
parking brake and the ignition is
on. If it illuminates when your
vehicle is moving, make sure the
parking brake is released. If the
parking brake is released, this
indicates low brake fluid level or the brake
system requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Note: Indicators may vary depending on
region.
Door Ajar It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door is open. Electric Park Brake It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake requires
service.
Note: Indicators may vary depending on
region.
Engine Coolant Temperature If it illuminates, safely stop your
vehicle and switch your vehicle
off.
Fasten Seatbelt It illuminates and a tone sounds
until you fasten the seatbelts.
Hood Ajar It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Low Beam Warning Illuminates when the low beam
headlamp bulb requires service.
Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level
is low.
Low Tire Pressure It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If illuminated,
check your tire pressure as soon
as possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,
have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.
We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than 30 degrees
from the upright position.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent. •
Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
MANUAL SEATS
HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.
B
Two steel stems.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button (If equipped).
D
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WARNING: Operating,
servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or
off-highway motor vehicle can
expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead,
which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service your
vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more
information go to
www .P6 5W arning s. c a.g o v /
p a ss eng er-v ehicl e .
WARNING:
Battery posts,
terminals and related
accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash your
hands after handling
. PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling
may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal.
For more information visit:
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control...............43
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control..................................... 46
About This Publication...................................5 Features and Options............................................ 5
Illustrations................................................................5
Location of Components..................................... 5
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 58
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy.......................................................21
Airbag Precautions........................................28
Airbags...............................................................26 Front Passenger Sensing System.................. 30
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control...............43
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control..................................... 46
Automatic Locking Mode.............................21 Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode.........21
Engaging Automatic Locking Mode...............21
What Is Automatic Locking Mode................... 21
Automatic Transmission..............................57 Automatic Transmission Positions................57
Automatic Transmission Positions
..........57
Drive (D)................................................................... 57
Neutral (N).............................................................. 57
Park (P).................................................................... 57
Reverse (R)............................................................. 57
B
Booster Seats
...................................................16
Types of Booster Seats....................................... 17
Brakes.................................................................58 Brakes – Troubleshooting................................. 58
Brakes – Troubleshooting...........................58 Brakes – Warning Lamps.................................. 58
C
Calculating Payload
......................................63 Calculating the Load Limit.........................63
Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.................................................... 64
California Proposition 65 - United States of America
......................................................97
Changing a Flat Tire......................................90 Tire Change Procedure...................................... 90
Changing a Road Wheel.............................90
Checking the Tire Pressures......................85
Checking the Wiper Blades........................36
Children and Airbags....................................29
Child Restraint Anchor Points......................9 Locating the Child Restraint Lower Anchor
Points..................................................................... 9
Locating the Child Restraint Top Tether Anchor Points.................................................... 10
What Are the Child Restraint Anchor Points..................................................................... 9
Child Restraints
...............................................10
Child Restraint Position Information.............10
Child Restraints Recommendation................12
Child Safety
........................................................8
Child Restraint Anchor Points............................ 9
Child Restraints..................................................... 10
Installing Child Restraints.................................. 12
Child Safety Precautions
...............................8
Cleaning the Exterior.....................................73 Cleaning Windows and Wiper Blades..........73
Climate Control
...............................................43
Climate Control Hints...................................44 Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather.............................................................. 45
General Hints......................................................... 44
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 45
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 45
Recommended Settings for Cooling............45
Recommended Settings for Heating............45
Crash and Breakdown Information.........69 Jump Starting the Vehicle................................ 69
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........32
Customer Information
.................................96
D
Data Privacy
........................................................7
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Department of Transportation Uniform
Tire Quality Grades.....................................74
Temperature A B C............................................... 75
Traction AA A B C.................................................. 75
Treadwear................................................................ 74
Directing the Flow of Air..............................44 Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents.........44
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents.................................................................... 44
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents.................................................................... 44
Disposing of Airbags.....................................33
E
Event Data
...........................................................7
F
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts
........................................................20
Unfastening the Seatbelts............................... 20
Flat Tire See: Changing a Flat Tire.................................. 90
Front Passenger Sensing System............30 Front Passenger Sensing System
Indicators............................................................ 32
Front Passenger Sensing System Precautions........................................................ 32
How Does the Front Passenger Sensing System Work..................................................... 30
What Is the Front Passenger Sensing System................................................................ 30
Front Seats
.......................................................49
Heated Seats......................................................... 52
Manual Seats......................................................... 49
Power Seats............................................................ 51
G
Glossary of Tire Terminology....................80
H
Heated Seats
...................................................52
Heated Seat Precautions.................................. 52
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
. 52Heating
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control...............43
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control..................................... 46
How Does the Personal Safety System Work.................................................................25
How Does the Safety Canopy ™
Work..................................................................27
How Do the Front Airbags Work...............26
How Do the Side Airbags Work.................26
I
Identifying the Climate Control Unit
.......43
Inflating the Tires...........................................85
Information on the Tire Sidewall..............75 Information on P Type Tires............................. 76
Inspecting the Tire for Damage
................86
Safety Practices................................................... 86
Inspecting the Tire for Wear
......................86
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems.........87
Installing Child Restraints............................12 Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchors
for Attaching Child Restraints..................... 15
Installing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat....................................................................... 15
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children................................................................ 14
Using Seatbelts...................................................... 12
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 16
Instrument Cluster Indicators...................40 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 40
Automatic Headlamp High Beam.................40
Auto-Start-Stop................................................... 40
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 40
Cruise Control....................................................... 40
Differential Lock................................................... 40
Drive Modes............................................................. 41
Four-Wheel Drive.................................................. 41
Front Airbag............................................................. 41
Front Fog Lamp..................................................... 41
Headlamp High Beam......................................... 41
Hill Descent............................................................. 41
Lane Keeping System.......................................... 41
One Pedal Drive..................................................... 41
Parking Lamps....................................................... 41
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................. 41
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Stability Control and Traction Control.........42
Stabilizer Bar Disconnect..................................
42
Tow Haul.................................................................. 42
Trail Control............................................................ 42
Trail Turn Assist..................................................... 42
Turn Signal Lamps............................................... 42
Instrument Cluster.........................................39
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps.......39 Anti-Lock Brake System.................................... 39
Battery...................................................................... 39
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 39
Door Ajar.................................................................. 39
Electric Park Brake............................................... 39
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 39
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 39
Hood Ajar................................................................ 39
Low Beam Warning............................................. 39
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 39
Low Tire Pressure................................................. 39
Low Washer Fluid Level..................................... 40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............................ 40
Oil Pressure............................................................ 40
Powertrain Malfunction.................................... 40
Tailgate Ajar........................................................... 40
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................69 Jump Starting Precautions............................... 69
Jump Starting the Vehicle................................ 69
Preparing the Vehicle......................................... 69
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................34
L
Load Carrying..................................................60
Load Carrying Precautions
.........................60
Loading Your Trailer......................................66
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels
.....................................61
Locating the Tire label..................................74 M
Maintenance......................................................71
Manual Seats
..................................................49
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 50
Head Restraint Components........................... 49
Installing the Head Restraint............................ 51
Removing the Head Restraint......................... 50
P
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................35 How Does the Passive Anti-Theft System
Work..................................................................... 35
What Is the Passive Anti-Theft System................................................................. 35
Perchlorate........................................................97
Personal Safety System Components.................................................25
Personal Safety System ™
..........................25
Power Seats......................................................51
Adjusting the Head Restraint............................ 51
Head Restraint Components............................ 51
Installing the Head Restraint........................... 52
Removing the Head Restraint......................... 52
Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front Passenger Seats..........................................29
Puncture See: Changing a Flat Tire.................................. 90
Push Button Ignition Switch......................56 Starting the Engine.............................................. 56
Switching the Ignition Off................................. 56
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode.................................................................... 56
R
Rear Seats.........................................................54 Manual Seats......................................................... 54
Removing the Key Blade.............................34
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................34
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades
...........36
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada...........................................................96
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States..............................................................96
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