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For example, your vehicle may have a recommended cold

(parked for more than three hours) placard pressure of 30 psi

(207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the

measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), a temperature

drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire pressure to approx-

imately 23 psi (158 kPa). This tire pressure is sufficiently low

enough to turn on the TPMS Warning Light. Driving the

vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately

27 psi (186 kPa), but the TPMS Warning Light will still be on.

In this situation, the TPMS Warning Light will turn off only

after the tires are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold

placard pressure value.

NOTE:
• The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and

maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or

condition.

• If your vehicle is not equipped with the Tire Fill Alert

feature the TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure

gauge while adjusting your tire pressure.

• Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the

tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation

also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may

affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

CAUTION!

• The TPMS has been optimized for the original equip-

ment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning

have been established for the tire size equipped on

your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor

damage may result when using replacement equipment

that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. After-

market wheels can cause sensor damage.

• Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the Tire Pres-

sure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor to become

inoperable. After using an aftermarket tire sealant it is

recommended that you take your vehicle to an autho-

rized dealership to have your sensor function checked.

• After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always

reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture

and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could

damage the TPMS sensor.

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• The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance,

and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire

pressure using an accurate tire pressure gauge, even if

under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumi-

nation of the TPMS Warning Light.

• Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and

the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire.

Example: Tire Pressure Monitor Display

The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless

technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to

monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel

as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to

the receiver module.
NOTE:

It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure

in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the

proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following components:
• Receiver module
• Four tire pressure monitoring sensors
• Various tire pressure monitoring system messages, which

display in the instrument cluster

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings

The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will

illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will

sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the

four active road tires. In addition, the instrument cluster will

display a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire

with the low tire pressure values in a different color. An

"Inflate to XX" message will also be displayed.

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Example: Low Tire Pressure Display

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and

inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those in a

different color in the instrument cluster graphic) to the

vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure inflation value

as shown in the "Inflate to XX" message. Once the system

receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automat-

ically update, the graphic display in the instrument cluster

will return to it’s original color, and the “Tire Pressure Moni-

toring Telltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to

be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in

order for the TPMS to receive this information.

NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be

increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) above the recom-

mended cold placard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pres-

sure Monitoring Telltale Light off.
Service TPMS Warning

If a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring

Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then

remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. In

addition, the instrument cluster will display a "SERVICE

TPM SYSTEM" message for a minimum of five seconds and

then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to indi-

cate which sensor is not being received.
If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat,

providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no

longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”

will no longer flash, and the "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM"

message will no longer display, and a pressure value will

display in place of the dashes. A system fault can occur due

to any of the following:
• Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving

next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the

TPM sensors.

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• Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains mate-

rials that may block radio wave signals.

• Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel

housings.

• Using tire chains on the vehicle.
• Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
A system fault may occur due to an incorrect TPM sensor

location condition. When a system fault occurs due to an

incorrect TPM sensor location, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring

Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then

remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. In

addition, the instrument cluster will display a “Tire Pressure

Temporarily Unavailable” message in place of the tire pres-

sure display screen. If the ignition switch is cycled, this

sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If

the system fault no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Moni-

toring Telltale Light” will no longer flash and the tire pres-

sure display screen will be displayed showing the tire

pressure values the correct locations.

Vehicles With Non Matching Full Size Spare Or Compact

Spare
• The non matching full size spare or compact spare tire

does not have a TPM sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not

monitor the pressure in the non matching full size spare or

compact spare tire.

• If you install the non matching full size spare or compact

spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below

the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition

switch cycle, the TPM Telltale Light and a “LOW TIRE”

message will remain ON and a chime will sound. In addi-

tion, the graphic in the instrument cluster will still display

a pressure value in a different color and an “Inflate to XX”

message.

• After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above

15 mph (24 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will flash on

and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In addi-

tion, the instrument cluster will display a "SERVICE TPM

SYSTEM" message for a minimum of five seconds and then

display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.

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• For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will

sound, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75

seconds and then remain on solid, and the instrument

cluster will display a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message for

a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in

place of the pressure value.

• Once you repair or replace the original road tire and rein-

stall it on the vehicle in place of the non matching full size

spare or compact spare, the TPMS will update automati-

cally. In addition, the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF and

the graphic in the instrument cluster will display a new

pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long as no tire

pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of

the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be

driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in

order for the TPMS to receive this information.

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TTPMS)

The Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TTPMS) is a

feature that will display the trailer tire pressure values and

warn the driver of a low trailer tire pressure, based on the

drivers set target tire pressure value, through the Instrument

Cluster (IC).

The TTPMS monitors the pressure of each tire and warns the

driver, through the IC, when either a low tire pressure condi-

tion or a TPM sensor or system malfunction condition exists.

The IC will display the actual tire pressure or dashes for each

of the trailer tires in the correct trailer position, based on

trailer configuration.
The TTPMS consist of the following components:
• Trailer Receiver Module
• Trailer Interface Module
• Two to twelve tire pressure monitoring sensors depending

on trailer configuration

The TTPMS is configured though the trailer settings menu in

the Uconnect system by selecting the desired trailer number

(up to four trailers can be configured), the number of axles (1

- 3), the number of trailer tires (2, 4, 6, 8, or 12), and the set

trailer tire pressure. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-

media” for further information.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
When a tire pressure low in one or more of the active road

tires is detected a chime will sound. In addition, the instru-

ment cluster will display a graphic showing the pressure

values of each tire with the low tire pressure values in a

different color. An “Inflate to XXX” message will also be

displayed.
NOTE:

"XXX" = TPM trailer tire target pressure value programmed

by the customer
Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and

inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those in a

different color in the instrument cluster graphic) to the

customer programmed target tire pressure value as shown in

the “Inflate to XXX” message. Once the system receives the

updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update

the graphic display in the instrument cluster will return to

it’s original color. The vehicle may need to be driven for up

to 10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the

TTPMS to receive the updated information.

Service TTPMS Warning
If a system fault is detected, the system fault will sound a

chime and the instrument cluster will display a “Trailer Tire

Pressure System Service Required” message for a minimum

of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the

pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received.
Once the system fault is corrected the "Trailer Tire Pressure

System Service Required" message will no longer be

displayed and the dashes will be replaced by pressure

values. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to

10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TTPMS

to receive the updated information.
Trailer Tire Pressure System Not Configured
A “Trailer Tire Pressure System Not Configured” message

will be displayed in the Instrument Cluster when a trailer

number is selected that does not have configuration values

entered for the (Number of Tires, Number of Axles, SET

Target Tire Pressure, trailer TPM sensor ID's).
To correct this condition the (Number of Tires, Number of

Axles, and SET Target Tire Pressure) values must be entered

in the radio for the trailer number selected. The trailer

sensors must also be paired to the trailer. Refer to the “Ucon-

nect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

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Trailer Sensors Detected Do Not Match Active Trailer
The “Trailer Sensors Detected Do Not Match Active Trailer”

message will be displayed in the Instrument Cluster when

the trailer sensors being received by the TTPM module do

match the trailer sensors paired to the current trailer number

selected. This message will be displayed when the sensors

being received completely match the sensors paired to

another trailer number configured in the TTPM module.
To correct this condition, the correct trailer number must be

selected in the radio. Refer to the “Uconnect Settings” in

“Multimedia” for further information.
Tire Fill Alert

This feature notifies the user when the placard tire pressure

is attained while inflating or deflating the tire.
The customer may choose to disable or enable the Tire Fill

Alert feature through use of the customer settings in the

radio.
NOTE:
• Only one tire can be filled at a time when using the Tire Fill

Alert system.

• The Tire Fill Alert feature cannot be entered if an existing

TPM system fault is set to “active” or if the system is in

deactivation mode (if equipped).

The system will be activated when the TPM receiver module

detects a change in tire pressure. The ignition must be in the

RUN mode, with the transmission in PARK (P).
NOTE:

It is not required to have the engine running to enter Tire Fill

Alert mode.
The hazard lamps will come on to confirm the vehicle is in

Tire Fill Alert mode.
When Tire Fill Alert Mode is entered, the tire pressure

display screen will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
Operation:
• The horn will chirp to let the user know when to stop

filling the tire, when it reaches recommended pressure.

• The horn will chirp three times if the tire is over filled and

will continue to chirp every five seconds if the user

continues to inflate the tire.

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• The horn will chirp once again when enough air is let out

to reach proper inflation level.

• The horn will also chirp three times if the tire is then

under-inflated and will continue to chirp every five

seconds if the user continues to deflate the tire.

Selectable Tire Fill Alert (STFA)
The Selectable Tire Fill Alert (STFA) system is an optional

feature that is included as part of the normal Tire Fill Alert

system. The system is designed to allow the customer to

select a pressure to inflate or deflate the vehicle's front and

rear axle tires to and to provide feedback to the customer

while inflating or deflating the vehicle's tires.
In the Selectable Tire Fill Alert customer settings menu in the

radio, the customer will be able to select a pressure setting

for both the front and rear axle tire pressures by scrolling

through a pressure range from XX to 15 psi in 1 psi incre-

ments for each axle setting. XX = the vehicle’s cold placard

pressure values for the front and rear axles as shown on the

vehicle placard pressure label.
The customer may also store the pressure values chosen for

each axle in the radio as a preset pressure. The customer will

be allowed to store up to two sets of preset values in the radio

for the front and rear axle pressure values.

Once the customer selects the tire pressures for the front and

rear axles that they want to inflate or deflate to, they can

begin inflating or deflating one tire at a time.
NOTE:

The STFA system will only support inflating or deflating one

tire at a time.
The system will be activated when the TPM receiver module

detects a change in tire pressure. The ignition must be in the

RUN mode, with the transmission in PARK (P).
The hazard lamps will come on to confirm the vehicle is in

Tire Fill Alert mode.
When Tire Fill Alert Mode is entered, the tire pressure

display screen will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
Operation:
• The horn will chirp once when the selected pressure is

reached to let the user know when to stop inflating or

deflating the tire.

• The horn will chirp three times if the tire is over inflated or

over deflated and will continue to chirp every five seconds

if the user continues to inflate or deflate the tire.

• The horn will chirp once again when enough air is added

or removed to reach proper selected pressure level.

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Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) 3500 Series
Trucks

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Informa-

tion System (TPIS).
The Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) uses wireless

technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to

transmit tire pressure levels. Sensors mounted to each wheel

as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to

the receiver module.
NOTE:

It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure

in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the

proper pressure.
The TPIS consists of the following components:
• Receiver module
• Four TPM sensors (Single Rear Wheel (SRW) applications)
• Six TPM sensors (Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) applications)
• Pressure display in the instrument cluster
The TPIS system will display all four (Single Rear Wheel

(SRW) applications) or six (Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) applica-

tions) tire pressure values in the instrument cluster display.

If a system fault is detected, the instrument cluster will

display a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message for a minimum

of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the

pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received.
If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat,

providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no

longer exists, the "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message will no

longer be displayed, and a pressure value will display in

place of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of

the following:
• Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving

next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the

TPM sensors.

• Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains mate-

rials that may block radio wave signals.

• Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel

housings.

• Using tire chains on the vehicle.
• Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.

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General Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS

210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following

conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired opera-

tion.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle

are the restraint systems:

Occupant Restraint Systems Features

• Seat Belt Systems
• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
• Child Restraints

Some of the safety features described in this section may be

standard equipment on some models, or may be optional

equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask an authorized

dealer.

Important Safety Precautions

Please pay close attention to the information in this section.

It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to

keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk

of harm from a deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride

buckled up in the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat.

2. A child who is not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt

properly (Refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for

further information) must be secured in the appropriate

child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat in a rear

seating position.

3. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child

restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the

seat as far back as possible and use the proper child

restraint (Refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for

further information).

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4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind

them or under their arm.

5. You should read the instructions provided with your

child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.

6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder

belts properly.

7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved

back as far as practical to allow the front air bags room to

inflate.

8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle

has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air

bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occu-

pants and the door and occupants could be injured.

9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified

to accommodate a disabled person, refer to the

“Customer Assistance” section for customer service

contact information.

Seat Belt Systems

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on

short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and

could cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far

away from home or on your own street.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can

reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the

worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the

vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the

risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle.

Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.

WARNING!

• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an

air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can cause

death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger,

including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.

• Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front

seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing child restraint

in the rear seat. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat,

do not transport a rear-facing child restraint in that

vehicle.

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Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)

Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped

BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and

outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard

front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle their seat belts. The

Belt Alert feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in

the START or ON/RUN position.
Initial Indication
If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in

the START or ON/RUN position, a chime will signal for a

few seconds. If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if

equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is

unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the START or

ON/RUN position the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn 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

outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when

the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). The

BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the Seat Belt

Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once

the BeltAlert warning sequence has completed, the Seat Belt

Reminder Light will remain on until the seat belts are

buckled. The BeltAlert warning sequence 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.

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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 sequence will begin until the seat belts are buckled

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 prop-

erly stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by an authorized

dealer. FCA US 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 passenger seat belts are buckled.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions except the Mega Cab and Crew Cab

front center seating position have combination 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

conditions. 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.

WARNING!

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe

injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat

belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air

bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt

even though you have air bags.

• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much

greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You

can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passen-

gers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be

sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up

properly.

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• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside

of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas

are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle

that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using

a seat belt properly. Occupants, including the driver,

should always wear their seat belts whether or not an

air bag is also provided at their seating position to

minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event

of a crash.

• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your

injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer

internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat

belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt

safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.

• Two people should never be belted into a single seat

belt. People belted together can crash into one another

in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a

lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person,

no matter what their size.

WARNING! (Continued)

WARNING!

• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury

in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at the strong

hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always

wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and

keep it snug.

• A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In a

collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the seat belt

is flat against your body, without twists. If you can’t

straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take it to an autho-

rized dealer immediately and have it fixed.

• A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will

not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too

high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries.

Always buckle your seat belt into the buckle nearest

you.

• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you prop-

erly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far forward,

increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt

snugly.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust

the seat.

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat,

and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles

equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull

out the seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as

far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your

lap.

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

• A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.

Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the

vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury.

A seat belt worn under the arm can cause internal inju-

ries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the

seat belt over your shoulder so that your strongest

bones will take the force in a collision.

• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you

from injury during a collision. You are more likely to

hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your

shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be

used together.

• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision

and leave you with no protection. Inspect the seat belt

system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose

parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.

Do not disassemble or modify the seat belt system. Seat

belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.

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3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch

plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

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 collision.

Positioning The Lap Belt

5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder 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 automatically retract to its stowed posi-

tion. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing

to allow the seat belt to retract fully.