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Pre-Collision Assist Limitations............287
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff.................................................................287
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors........................................................................288
Distance Indication....................................289
Automatic Emergency Braking.............290
Evasive Steering Assist............................290
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting.........................................................................291
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert....................................293
How Does Driver Alert Work...................293
Driver Alert Precautions...........................293
Driver Alert Limitations.............................293
Switching Driver Alert On and Off........294
Driver Alert Indicators...............................294
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting..............294
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions......................295
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels...............................296
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating........................................................................296
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........................................................................296
What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight........................................................296
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating.........................................................296
Calculating Payload...................................297
Calculating the Load Limit......................298
Roof Rack......................................................299
Fender Anchor Points...............................303
Rear Cargo Area
Rear Cargo Area Anchor Points............304
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions.........305
Connecting a Trailer..................................305
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting.......................................................................306
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions..................307
Trailer Brake Precautions.........................307
Towing a Trailer Limitations...................308
Loading Your Trailer..................................308
Trailer Towing Hints - ManualTransmission...........................................308
Trailer Towing Hints - AutomaticTransmission...........................................309
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft...............................310
Towing Weights and Dimensions...........311
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting.......312
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.........................................................................313
Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........313
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff.................................................................313
Winching - Everglades
Winching Overview.....................................314
Winching Precautions................................314
Winching Requirements............................315
Winching Limitations.................................316
Winching Your Vehicle...............................316
Winching - Troubleshooting.....................317
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving..........................................318
Cold Weather Precautions......................326
Breaking-In....................................................326
Driving Economically.................................326
Floor Mats......................................................327
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REAR EXTERIOR - 4-DOOR, VEHICLES WITH: HARD TOP,
EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
See Changing a Flat Tire (page 449).A
See Removing and Installing the Rear Roof Panel (page 387).B
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 116).C
See Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels (page 407).D
See Recommended Towing Weights (page 311).E
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REAR EXTERIOR - 4-DOOR, VEHICLES WITH: SOFT TOP
See Changing a Flat Tire (page 449).A
See Removing and Installing the Rear Window (page 374).B
See Removing and Installing the Soft Top (page 396).C
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 116).D
See Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate (page 93).E
See Recommended Towing Weights (page 311).F
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REAR EXTERIOR - 2-DOOR
See Changing a Flat Tire (page 449).A
See Removing and Installing the Rear Roof Panel (page 390).B
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 116).C
See Storing the Roof Panels (page 419).D
See Recommended Towing Weights (page 311).E
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CHILD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always make sure yourchild is secured properly in a device thatis appropriate for their height, age andweight. Child safety restraints must bebought separately from your vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions andguidelines may result in an increased riskof serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING: All children are shapeddifferently. The National Highway TrafficSafety Administration and other safetyorganizations, base theirrecommendations for child restraints onprobable child height, age and weightthresholds, or on the minimumrequirements of the law. We recommendthat you check with a NHTSA CertifiedChild Passenger Safety Technician(CPST) to make sure that you properlyinstall the child restraint in your vehicleand that you consult your pediatrician tomake sure you have a child restraintappropriate for your child. To locate achild restraint fitting station and CPST,contact NHTSA toll free at1-888-327-4236 or go towww.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contactTransport Canada toll free at1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.cato find a Child Car Seat Clinic in yourarea. Failure to properly restrain childrenin child restraints made especially fortheir height, age and weight, may resultin an increased risk of serious injury ordeath to your child.
WARNING: On hot days, thetemperature inside the vehicle can risevery quickly. Exposure of people oranimals to these high temperatures foreven a short time can cause death orserious heat related injuries, includingbrain damage. Small children areparticularly at risk.
WARNING: Do not place arearward facing child restraint in front ofan active airbag. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Properly securechildren 12 years old and under in a rearseating position whenever possible. Ifyou are unable to properly secure allchildren in a rear seating position,properly secure the largest child on thefront seat. If you must use a forwardfacing child restraint on the front seat,move the seat as far back as possible.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Always carefully followthe instructions and warnings providedby the manufacturer of any childrestraint to determine if the restraintdevice is appropriate for your child's size,height, weight, or age. Follow the childrestraint manufacturer's instructions andwarnings provided for installation anduse in conjunction with the instructionsand warnings provided by your vehiclemanufacturer. A safety seat that isimproperly installed or utilized, isinappropriate for your child's height, age,or weight or does not properly fit thechild may increase the risk of seriousinjury or death.
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4-Door
LOCATING THE CHILD RESTRAINTTOP TETHER ANCHOR POINTS
2-Door
4-Door
CHILD RESTRAINTS
CHILD RESTRAINT POSITIONINFORMATION
Install the child restraint tightly against thevehicle seat. It may be necessary to lift orremove the head restraint.
Rear Facing Child Restraints
Seatbelt OnlyLATCH (Lower AnchorsOnly)Combined Weight of Childand Child Restraint
XXUp to 65 lb (29 kg)
XOver 65 lb (29 kg)
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Forward Facing Child Restraints
Seatbelt and LATCH(Lower Anchors andTop Tether Anchor)
Seatbelt and TopTether AnchorLATCH (LowerAnchors and TopTether Anchor)
Combined Weight ofChild and ChildRestraint
XXXUp to 65 lb (29 kg)
XXOver 65 lb (29 kg)
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CHILD RESTRAINTS RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Restraint TypeChild Size, Height, Weight, or Age
Use a child restraint (sometimescalled an infant carrier, convertibleseat, or toddler seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generallyage four or younger).
Use a belt-positioning boosterseat.
Children who have outgrown or no longer properlyfit in a child restraint (generally children who areless than 57 in (1.45 m) tall, are greater than agefour and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg)and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) ifrecommended by your child restraint manufacturer).
Use a vehicle seatbelt having thelap belt snug and low across thehips, shoulder belt centered acrossthe shoulder and chest, and seatbackrest upright.
Children who have outgrown or no longer properlyfit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally chil-dren who are at least 57 in (1.45 m) tall or greaterthan 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommendedby child restraint manufacturer).
You are required by law to properly usechild restraints for infants and toddlers inthe United States, Canada and Mexico.
Many states and provinces require thatsmall children use approved booster seatsuntil they reach age eight, a height of 57 in(1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check yourlocal and state or provincial laws forspecific requirements about the safety ofchildren in your vehicle.
When possible, properly restrain children12 years of age and under in a rear seatingposition of your vehicle. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seatingpositions than in a front seating position.
When installing a rear facing child restraint,adjust the vehicle seats to avoidinterference between the child restraintand the vehicle seat in front of the childrestraint.
INSTALLING CHILD
RESTRAINTS
USING SEATBELTS
WARNING: Depending on whereyou secure a child restraint, anddepending on the child restraint design,you may block access to certain seatbeltbuckle assemblies and LATCH loweranchors, rendering those featurespotentially unusable. To avoid risk ofinjury, make sure occupants only useseating positions where they are able tobe properly restrained.
Note:Although the child restraintillustrated is a forward facing child restraint,the steps are the same for installing a rearfacing child restraint.
Perform the following steps wheninstalling a child restraint with seatbelts.
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