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on and remain on until both outboard front seat
belts are buckled. The outboard front passenger
seat BeltAlert is not active when an outboard
front passenger seat is unoccupied.
BeltAlert Warning Sequence
The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated
when the vehicle is moving above a specified
vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard
front seat passenger is unbuckled (if equipped
with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert).
The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blink-
ing the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding
an intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warn-
ing sequence has completed, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will remain on until the seat
belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning se-
quence may repeat based on vehicle speed
until the driver and occupied outboard front seat
passenger seat belts are buckled. The driver
should instruct all occupants to buckle their seat
belts.Change Of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if
equipped with outboard front passenger seat
BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the
vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert warning se-
quence will begin until the seat belts are buck-
led again.
The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is
not active when the outboard front passenger
seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered
when an animal or other items are placed on the
outboard front passenger seat or when the seat
is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended
that pets be restrained in the rear seat (if
equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that
are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly
stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by
your authorized dealer. FCA International Op-
erations LLC does not recommend deactivating
BeltAlert.NOTE:
If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the
driver or outboard front seat passenger (if
equipped with outboard front passenger
seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will turn on and remain on
until the driver and outboard front seat pas-
senger seat belts are buckled.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are
equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only
during very sudden stops or collisions. This
feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt
to move freely with you under normal condi-
tions. However, in a collision the seat belt will
lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of
the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.
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4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies
low across your hips, below your abdomen.
To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull
up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap
belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull
on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the
risk of sliding under the seat belt in a colli-
sion.5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoul-
der and chest with minimal, if any slack so
that it is comfortable and not resting on your
neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in
the shoulder belt.
6. To release the seat belt, push the red button
on the buckle. The seat belt will automati-
cally retract to its stowed position. If neces-
sary, slide the latch plate down the webbing
to allow the seat belt to retract fully.Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted
lap/shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible
to the anchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above
the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt
webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that
begins immediately above the latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded
webbing. The folded webbing must enter the
slot at the top of the latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it
clears the folded webbing and the seat belt
is no longer twisted.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and front passenger seats, the top
of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or
downward to position the seat belt away from
your neck. Push or squeeze the anchorage
button to release the anchorage, and move it up
or down to the position that serves you best.
Inserting Latch Plate Into BucklePositioning The Lap Belt
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As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you
will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a
lower position, and if you are taller than aver-
age, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage
in a higher position. After you release the an-
chorage button, try to move it up or down to
make sure that it is locked in position.NOTE:
The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchor-
age is equipped with an Easy Up feature.
This feature allows the shoulder belt an-
chorage to be adjusted in the upward posi-
tion without pushing or squeezing the re-
lease button. To verify the shoulder belt
anchorage is latched, pull downward on the
shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked
into position.
Second Row Center Seat Belt Operating
Instructions
The second row center seat belt features a seat
belt with a mini-latch plate and buckle, which
allows the seat belt to detach from the lower
anchor when the seat is folded. The mini-latch
plate and regular latch plate can then be stored
out of the way in the right side trim panel for
added convenience to open up utilization of the
storage areas behind the front seats when the
seat is not occupied.
1. Remove the mini-latch plate and regular
latch plate from its stowed position in the
right rear side trim panel.2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the seat
belt over the seat.
3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the
right head restraint.
4. When the seat belt is long enough to fit,
insert the mini-latch plate into the mini-
buckle until you hear a “click.”
5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate
up the webbing as far as necessary to allow
the seat belt to go around your lap.
Adjustable AnchorageMini-Latch Stowage
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6. When the seat belt is long enough to fit,
insert the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a “click.”
7. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies
low across your hips, below your abdomen.
To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull
up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap
belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug
seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the
seat belt in a collision.
8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so
that it is comfortable and not resting on your
neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in
the seat belt.9. To release the seat belt, push the red button
on the buckle.
10. To disengage the mini-latch plate from the
mini-buckle for storage, insert the regular
latch plate into the black button on the top
of the mini-buckle. The seat belt will auto-
matically retract to its stowed position. If
necessary, slide the latch plate down the
webbing to allow the seat belt to retract
fully. Insert the mini-latch plate and regular
latch plate into its stowed position.
WARNING!
•If the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle are
not properly connected when the seat belt
is used by an occupant, the seat belt will
not be able to provide proper restraint and
will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
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Rear Center Seat Belt BuckledDetaching Mini-Latch And Buckle
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Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Chart
Mass Group Size Class Fixture Front Passenger Rear Outboard Rear Center
II–15to25kg (1) X X X
III–22to36kg (1) X X X
Key of letters used in the table above:
(1) For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX
size class identification (A to G), for the appli-
cable mass group, the car manufacturer shall
indicate the vehicle specific ISOFIX child re-
straint system(s) recommended for each posi-
tion.
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraint
systems of “universal” category approved for
use in the mass group.
IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint
systems (CRS) given in the attachment list.
These ISOFIX CRS are those of the “specific
vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-universal”
categories.
X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX
child restraint systems in this mass group
and/or this size class.* Front seat must be placed in the mid-track
travel position or forward of this position with the
seat back in the vertical position.
Always follow the directions of the child
restraint manufacturer when installing your
child restraint. Not all child restraint sys-
tems will be installed as described here.
When using a Universal ISOFIX child re-
straint system, you can only use approved
child restraint systems with the marking
ECE R44 (release R44/03 or superior) “Uni-
versal ISOFIX”.
To Install An ISOFIX Child Restraint:
If the selected seating position has a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt,
stow the seat belt, following the instructions
below. See the section “Installing Child Re-
straints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt” to check
what type of seat belt each seating position has.1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower connec-
tors and on the tether strap of the child seat
so that you can more easily attach the
connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2. Place the child seat between the lower an-
chorages for that seating position. For some
second row seats, you may need to recline
the seat and / or raise the head restraint to
get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved
forward and rearward in the vehicle, you
may wish to move it to its rear-most position
to make room for the child seat. You may
also move the front seat forward to allow
more room for the child seat.
3. Attach the connectors of the child restraint to
the lower anchorages in the selected seating
position.
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4. Remove slack in the tether strap according
to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
WARNING!
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could
lead to increased head motion and pos-
sible injury to the child. Use only the an-
chorage position directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
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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 seat-
backs as you remove slack in the strap.
Installing Child Restraints Using the
Vehicle Seat Belt
The seat belts in the passenger seating posi-
tions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to
keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around
the child restraint. The ALR retractor can be
“switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of
the webbing out of the retractor and then letting
the webbing retract back into the retractor. If it is
locked, the ALR will make a clicking noise while
the webbing is pulled back into the retractor. For
additional information on ALR, refer to the “Au-
tomatic Locking Mode” description under “Oc-
cupant Restraints.”
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR
(ALR) Seat Belt:
When using the ISOFIX attaching system to
install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat beltsthat are not being used by other occupants or
being used to secure child restraints. An unused
belt could injure a child if they play with it and
accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before
installing a child restraint using the ISOFIX
system, buckle the seat belt behind the child
restraint and out of the child’s reach. If the
buckled seat belt interferes with the child re-
straint installation, instead of buckling it behind
the child restraint, route the seat belt through
the child restraint belt path and then buckle it.
Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all children in
the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and
that they should not play with them.
Installing A Child Restraint With A
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR):
1. Place the child seat in the center of the
seating position. For some second row
seats, you may need to recline the seat
and/or raise the head restraint to get a better
fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and
rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to
move it to its rear-most position to make
Rear Seat Tether Anchors
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night MirrorA two-point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror
to center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position
(toward the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the
feature on or off by pushing the button at the
base of the mirror. The On/Off symbol on the
button will illuminate when the auto-dimming
feature is enabled.
NOTE:
This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during clean-
ing, never spray any cleaning solution di-
rectly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto
a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.
Outside Mirror — Driver SideAdjust the flat outside mirror so you can just see
the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror
closest to the vehicle with your head close to the
door glass.
Outside Mirror — Passenger SideAdjust the convex outside mirror so you can just
see the side of your vehicle in the part of the
mirror closest to the vehicle with your head
close to the center of the vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the pas-
senger side convex mirror will look smaller
and farther away than they really are. Rely-
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WARNING!(Continued)
ing too much on your passenger side convex
mirror could cause you to collide with an-
other vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex
mirror. Some vehicles will not have a convex
passenger side mirror.
Folding Outside MirrorsThe outside mirrors are hinged and may be
moved, manually, either forward or rearward to
resist damage. The hinges have three detent
positions; full forward, full rearward and normal.
Power MirrorsThe power mirror control is located on the
driver’s door trim panel.To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward
the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the
control wand in the direction you want the mirror
to move.
When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn
the control to the center position to prevent
accidentally moving a mirror.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost
or ice. This feature is activated when-
ever you turn on the rear window de-
froster. Refer to “Rear Window Fea-tures” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Vanity Mirrors — If EquippedTo use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor
down and swing the mirror cover upward.
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature
— If Equipped
The sun visors may be extended out to provide
more coverage of the side glass.
Power Mirror Control
Vanity Mirror
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