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room for the child seat. You may also move
the front seat forward to allow more room for
the child seat.
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from
the retractor to pass it through the belt path
of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt
webbing in the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a “click.”
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion
tight against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the
shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled
all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Then, allow the webbing to retract back into
the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you
will hear a clicking sound. This means the
seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking
mode.6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If
it is locked, you should not be able to pull out
any webbing. If the retractor is not locked,
repeat step 5.
7.
Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to
tighten the lap portion around the child re-
straint while you push the child restraint rear-
ward and downward into the vehicle seat.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly
by pulling back and forth on the child seat at
the belt path. It should not move more than
25 mm in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if
necessary.
Transporting PetsAir Bags deploying in the front seat could harm
your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown
about and possibly injured, or injure a passen-
ger during panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by
seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the
engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in
your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles
(500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration
within the limits of local traffic laws contributes
to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle accelera-
tion in low gear can be detrimental and should
be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the
factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with
anticipated climate conditions under which ve-
hicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle.”
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plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or misposi-
tioned parts. Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the
passenger compartment. In addition, inspect
the exhaust system each time the vehicle is
raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as
required.
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, check-
ing 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 webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt
or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning light
will turn on for four
to eight seconds as a bulb check when theignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position. 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. This light will illuminate with a single
chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning
Light has been detected, it will stay on until the
fault is cleared. If the light comes on intermit-
tently or remains on while driving, have an
authorized dealer service the vehicle immedi-
ately. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” for further
information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode
and place the blower control on high speed. You
should be able to feel the air directed against
the windshield. See your authorized dealer for
service if your defroster is inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot-
well of your vehicle. Use only floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are
firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of
position and interfere with the pedals or impair
safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause
loss of vehicle control and increase the risk
of serious personal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are
properly attached to the floor mat fasten-
ers.
•Never place or install floor mats or other
floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot
be properly secured to prevent them from
moving and interfering with the pedals or
the ability to control the vehicle.
•Never put floor mats or other floor cover-
ings on top of already installed floor mats.
Additional floor mats and other coverings
will reduce the size of the pedal area and
interfere with the pedals.
•Check mounting of mats on a regular
basis. Always properly reinstall and secure
floor mats that have been removed for
cleaning.
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WARNING!
•All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s
seat until the head restraints are placed in
their proper positions in order to minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
collision.
•
Do not place items over the top of the Active
Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers
or portable DVD players. These items may
interfere with the operation of the Active
Head Restraint in the event of a collision and
could result in serious injury or death.
•Active Head Restraints may be deployed if
they are struck by an object such as a hand,
foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental
deployment of the Active Head Restraint
ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose
cargo could contact the Active Head Re-
straint during sudden stops. Failure to follow
this warning could cause personal injury if
the Active Head Restraint is deployed.
Rear Head Restraints
The head restraints in the rear are non adjust-
able. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for infor-
mation on Tether routing.
Folding Rear SeatTo provide additional storage area, each rear
seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap
forward to fold the rear seatback flat.
NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the
seats are left folded for an extended period
of time. This is normal and by simply open-
ing the seats to the open position, over time
the seat cushion will return to its normal
shape.
To raise the seatback, pull the strap forward and
lift the seatback into its upright position.
Rear Seat Release Straps
Folded Rear Seat
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WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position the seat will not
provide the proper stability for child seats
and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
Reclining Rear Seat — If EquippedFor additional comfort, pull the strap forward
just enough to release the seatback latch. Then
push the seatback to a reclined position, ap-
proximately 35 degrees maximum, and release
the strap.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide
under the seat belt and be seriously or even
fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the
vehicle is parked.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE
HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be re-
leased.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the
left kick panel.
2. Move the safety catch located under the
front edge of the hood, near the center and
raise the hood.Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side
(left side facing hood) of the engine compart-
ment, to secure the hood in the open position.
Place the hood prop at the location stamped
into the inner hood surface.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Latch Location
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NOTE:
If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance
builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens,
rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do
not cover the lens.
POWER SUNROOF — IF
EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located on the
overhead console.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never
leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. Occu-
pants, particularly unattended children,
can become entrapped by the power sun-
roof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
•In a collision, there is a greater risk of
being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof. You could also be seriously in-
jured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are
properly secured.
•Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object to project through
the sunroof opening. Injury may result.Opening Sunroof — ExpressPush the switch rearward and release it within
one-half second. The sunroof and sunshade will
open automatically from any position. The sun-
roof and sunshade will open fully and stop
automatically. This is called “Express Open.”
During Express Open operation, any other ac-
tuation of the sunroof switch will stop the sun-
roof.
Opening Sunroof — Manual ModeTo open the sunroof, push and hold the switch
rearward to full open. Any release of the switch
will stop the movement. The sunroof and sun-
shade will remain in a partially opened condition
until the sunroof switch is pushed again.
Closing Sunroof — ExpressPush the switch forward and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will close
automatically from any position. The sunroof will
close fully and stop automatically. This is called
“Express Close.” During Express Close opera-
tion, any other actuation of the switch will stop
the sunroof.
Power Sunroof Switch
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WARNING!
In a collision a cargo cover loose in the
vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around
in a sudden stop and strike someone in the
vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the
cargo floor or in the passenger compartment.
Remove the cover from the vehicle when
taken from its mounting. Do not store in the
vehicle.
Removable Load FloorThe cargo area load floor is removable and can
be washed with mild soap and water.
Cargo Tie-Down LoopsThere are four tie-downs (D-rings) installed in
the cargo area for securing cargo.
WARNING!
•Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors
for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden
stop or collision a loop could pull loose and
allow the child seat to come loose. A child
could be badly injured. Use only the an-
chors provided for child seat tethers.
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Cargo Cover Guides
Removable Load Floor
Cargo Area Tie-Downs
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Rotate the center portion of the
lever past the first detent to acti-
vate the rear washer. The washer
pump and the wiper will continue to
operate as long as the switch is
held (for a maximum of 10 seconds). Upon
release, the wiper will continue to cycle two
times before returning to the set position.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is
turned OFF, the wiper will automatically return
to the “park” position if power accessory delay is
active. Power accessory delay can be cancelled
by opening the door, if this happens the rear
wiper will stop at its current position and will not
go to “park”.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is
located on the climate controls mode
control knob. Push the button to turn
on the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indica-
tor in the button will illuminate when the rear
window defroster is on. The rear window de-
froster automatically turns off after approxi-mately 10 minutes. For an additional five min-
utes of operation, push the button a second
time.
NOTE:
To prevent excessive battery drain, use the
rear window defroster only when the engine
is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the
rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild wash-
ing solution, wiping parallel to the heating
elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or
abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF
EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to
carry the cargo on vehicles equipped with a
luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs
(68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed
over the luggage rack crossbars.
NOTE:
If not equipped with crossbars, your autho-
rized dealer can order and install MOPAR
crossbars built specifically for this roof rack
system.
Distribute cargo weight evenly on the luggage
rack crossbars. The luggage rack does not
increase the total load carrying capacity of the
vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside
the vehicle plus that on the external rack does
not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
The crossbars must also be secured in one of
the seven detent positions marked with an
arrow on the siderails to prevent movement. To
move the crossbars, loosen the thumb screws
located at the upper edge of each crossbar
approximately eight turns, then move the cross-
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bar to the desired position, keeping the cross-
bars perpendicular to the luggage rack side
rails. Once the crossbar is in one of the seven
detent positions, retighten the thumb screws to
lock the crossbar into position.
NOTE:
•To help control wind noise when the
crossbars are not in use, place the front
crossbar in the first detent from the front
of the vehicle and the rear crossbar in the
second detent from the rear of the ve-
hicle.
•If the rear crossbar (or any metallic ob-
ject) is placed over the satellite radio
antenna (if equipped), you may experi-
ence interruption of satellite radio recep-
tion. For improved satellite radio recep-
tion, place the rear crossbar in the second
detent from the rear of the vehicle when
not in use.CAUTION!
•To prevent damage to the roof of your
vehicle, DO NOT carry any loads on the
luggage rack without crossbars installed.
The load should be secured and placed on
top of the crossbars, not directly on the
roof. If it is necessary to place the load on
the roof, place a blanket or some other
protection between the load and the roof
surface.
•To avoid damage to the luggage rack and
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum lug-
gage rack load capacity of 150 lb (68 kg).
Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as
possible and secure the load appropriately.
•Long loads which extend over the wind-
shield, such as wood panels or surfboards,
or loads with large frontal area should be
secured to both the front and rear of the
vehicle.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners
carefully when carrying large or heavy
loads on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to
natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can
add sudden upward lift to a load. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may
result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving
your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can
fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds,
resulting in personal injury or property dam-
age. Follow the roof rack cautions when
carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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