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If the vehicle enters 4WD Low, the FCW system

will be automatically deactivated.

The active braking is disabled when a trailer is

connected with a Mopar® Trailer Towing

system. If the vehicle is equipped with an after

-

market system, it is recommended that the

Active Braking is turned off manually

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Turning FCW On Or Off

The Forward Collision menu setting is located in

the Uconnect settings.

NOTE:

The default status of FCW is “Warning + Active

Braking,” this allows the system to warn you of a

possible collision with the vehicle in front of you

and enable the active braking.

Changing the FCW status to “Off” deactivates

the system, so no warning or active braking will

be available in case of a possible collision.

Changing the FCW status to “Only warning”

prevents the system from providing limited

active braking, or additional brake support if the

driver is not braking adequately in the event of

a potential frontal collision, but maintains the

audible and visual warnings.

Changing the status of the system can be done at

any time in the vehicle's head unit.

NOTE:

When the system is turned off, the FCW system

state will reset.

Changing FCW Sensitivity

By changing the settings on the menu of the

Uconnect system, you can change the sensitivity of

the system by choosing one of the following three

options: "Near", "Medium" or "Far"

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The default option is "Medium". This setting allows

the system to warn the driver of a possible collision

with the vehicle in front when it is at a standard

distance, intermediate between the “Near” and

“Far” settings.
By setting the sensitivity of the system to "Far", the

system will warn the driver of a possible accident

with the vehicle in front when the latter is at a

greater distance, giving you the chance to act on

the brakes in a more limited and gradual way. This

setting gives the driver the maximum possible time

of reaction to prevent a possible accident.

NOTE:

The “Far” setting may result in a greater number of

FCW possible collision warnings experienced.
By changing the option to "Near", the system will

warn the driver of a possible accident with the

vehicle ahead of it when the latter is a reduced

distance. This setting offers a reaction time to the

driver lower than the settings "Medium" and "Far",

in the case of a potential accident, providing a

more dynamic driving of the vehicle.

NOTE:

The “Near” setting may result in a lesser number of

FCW possible collision warnings experienced.
The setting of the sensitivity of the system is

maintained in memory when the engine is

switched off.

FCW Limited Warning

If the instrument cluster display reads “FCW

Limited Functionality” or “FCW Limited

Functionality Wipe Front Windshield” momentarily,

there may be a condition that limits FCW

functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable

under normal conditions, the active braking may

not be fully available. Once the condition that

limited the system performance is no longer

present, the system will return to its full

performance state. If the problem persists, see an

authorized dealer.

WARNING!

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended

to avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW

detect every type of potential collision. The driver

has the responsibility to avoid a collision by

controlling the vehicle via braking and steering.

Failure to follow this warning could lead to

serious injury or death.

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Service FCW Warning

If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster

display reads: “FCW Unavailable Service

Required”, this indicates there is an internal

system fault. Although the vehicle is still drivable

under normal conditions, have the system checked

by an authorized dealer.
“FCW Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Blocked”

Warning
The “FCW Front Radar Sensor Temporarily

Blocked” warning will display when conditions

temporarily limit system performance. This most

often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in

snow or heavy rain. The system may also become

temporarily blinded due to obstructions, such as

mud, dirt or ice. In these cases, the instrument

cluster display will read “FCW Front Radar Sensor

Temporarily Blocked” and the system will

deactivate.
The “FCW Front Radar Sensor Temporarily

Blocked” message can sometimes be displayed

while driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels

with reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The system

will recover after the vehicle has left these areas.

Under rare conditions, when the radar is not

tracking any vehicles or objects in its path, this

warning may temporarily occur.

If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver

should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning

or removal of an obstruction. In absence of visible

obstructions on the fasica/bumper, it could be

necessary to wipe off the radar directly on the

surface, after having the radar cover removed. It’s

recommended that an authorized dealer perform

this operation.

NOTE:

If the “FCW Front Radar Sensor Temporarily

Blocked” message occurs frequently (e.g. more

than once on every trip) without any snow, rain,

mud, or other obstruction, have the radar

sensor realigned at an authorized dealer.

Installing a snow plow or front-end protector is

not recommended. Doing so may block the

sensor and inhibit FCW operation.

Use only a soft cloth for cleaning. Do not use

solvents or abrasive pastes.

The radar is equipped with a defrost system, so

in some climatic conditions it could reach high

temperatures. Wait at least 30 seconds after

the engine has been turned off before touching

the sensor.

Precautions While Driving With FCW

In certain driving conditions, such as:

Driving in the vicinity of a curve

Small vehicles and/or not aligned to the lane

Lane changing of other vehicles

Passing of vehicles in an oncoming intersection

The intervention of the system could be

unexpected or delayed. The driver must therefore

always pay particular attention, while maintaining

control of the vehicle to drive in complete safety.
Driving In The Vicinity Of A Curve
Entering or exiting a large curve, the system could

detect the presence of a vehicle that is in front of

the vehicle, but that does not preside in the same

lane. In cases such as this, the system might

respond.

Driving In The Vicinity Of A Curve

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Small Vehicles And/Or Not Aligned To The Lane
The system is not able to detect the presence of

vehicles that are in front of the vehicle but placed

outside the field of action of the radar sensor and

could therefore not react in the presence of small

vehicles such as bicycles or motorcycles.

Small Vehicles And/Or Not Aligned To The Lane

Lane Changing Of Other Vehicles
Vehicles that suddenly change lanes, or stay in the

traffic lane of their vehicle while moving into the

field of action of the radar sensor, may cause the

intervention of the system.

Lane Changing Of Other Vehicles

Passing Of Vehicles In An Oncoming Intersection
The system could temporarily react to a vehicle

that crossed the range of the radar sensor in an

oncoming intersection.

Passing Of Vehicles In An Oncoming Intersection

T

IRE

P

RESSURE

M

ONITORING

S

YSTEM

(TPMS)

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will

warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the

vehicle recommended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by

approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C).

This means that when the outside temperature

decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire

pressure should always be set based on cold

inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire

pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for

at least three hours, or driven less than 1

mile

(1.6

km) after a three hour period. The cold tire

inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum

inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall.

The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle

is driven. This is normal and there should be no

adjustment for this increased pressure.
See

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on how to properly inflate the

vehicle’s tires.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure

if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure

warning limit for any reason, including low

temperature effects and natural pressure loss

through the tire.

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The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low

tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and

will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above

the recommended cold placard pressure. Once the

low tire pressure warning (Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Light) illuminates, you must increase the

tire pressure to the recommended cold placard

pressure in order for the TPMS Warning Light to

turn off.
The system will automatically update and the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System Light will turn off once

the system receives the updated tire pressures.

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.
For example, your vehicle may have a recommended

cold (parked for more than three hours) placard

pressure of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient

temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire

pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), a temperature drop to

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

approximately 24 psi (165 kPa). This tire pressure is

low enough to turn on the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Light. Driving the vehicle may cause the tire

pressure to rise to approximately 28 psi (193 kPa),

but the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Light will

still be on. In this situation, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System Light will turn off only after the

tires are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold

placard pressure value.

NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need

to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa)

above the recommended cold placard pressure in

order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Light off.

NOTE:

The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire

care and maintenance, or to provide warning of

a tire failure or condition.

The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure

gauge while adjusting your tire pressure, unless

your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Fill Alert

(TFA) system.

Driving on a significantly underinflated tire

causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire

failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel effi

-

ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the

vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire

maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility

to maintain correct tire pressure using an accu

-

rate tire pressure gauge, even if underinflation

has not reached the level to trigger illumination

of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Light.

Seasonal temperature changes will affect TPMS

information on your instrument cluster

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Base System

The Tire Pressure Monitoring 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.

CAUTION!

The TPMS has been optimized for the original

equipment 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. The TPMS

sensor is not designed for use on aftermarket

wheels, and may contribute to a poor overall

system performance. Customers are encour

-

aged to use OEM wheels to ensure TPMS feature

operation.

Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor

to become inoperable. After using an after

-

market tire sealant it is recommended that you

take your vehicle to an authorized dealer 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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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 System sensors

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Light

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM LOW

PRESSURE WARNINGS

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Light will illuminate in the instrument

cluster, a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”

message will display in the instrument

cluster, an "Inflate to XX" message will be displayed

and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in

one or more of the four active road tires. Should

this occur, you should stop as soon as possible,

check the inflation pressure of each tire on your

vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicle’s

recommended cold placard pressure value as

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

system receives the updated tire pressures, the

system will automatically update and the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System Light will turn off.

NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need

to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa)

above the recommended cold placard pressure in

order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Light 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.

SERVICE TPMS WARNING

When a system fault is detected, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System Light will flash on and off for

75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system

fault will also sound a chime. If the ignition is

cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the

system fault still exists. The Tire Pressure

Monitoring System Light will turn off when the fault

condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur

due to any of the following:

Jamming due to electronic devices or driving

next to facilities emitting the same radio

frequencies as the TPMS sensors.

Installing some form of aftermarket window

tinting that affects radio wave signals.

Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel

housings.

Using tire chains on the vehicle.

Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS

sensors.

Vehicles With Compact Spare Or Non-Matching

Full Size Spare
1. The compact spare tire or non-matching full

size spare tire does not have a Tire Pressure

Monitoring System sensor. Therefore, the

TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the

spare tire.

2. If you install the compact or non-matching full

size spare tire in place of a road tire that has a

pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, a

chime will sound and the TPMS Light and “LOW

TIRE PRESSURE” and "Inflate to XX" messages

will turn on upon the next ignition cycle.

3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20

minutes

above 15

mph (24

km/h), the TPMS Light will

flash on and off for 75 seconds and then

remain on solid.

4. For each subsequent ignition cycle, a chime

will sound and the TPMS Light will flash on and

off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.

5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire

and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the

compact spare or non-matching full size spare,

the TPMS will update automatically and the

“TPMS Light” will turn off, 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.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Operation

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 System sensors

Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System

messages, which display in the instrument

cluster

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Light

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM LOW

PRESSURE WARNINGS

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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 "Tire Low" message for a

minimum of five seconds and a graphic showing

the pressure values of each tire with the low tire

pressure values in a different color.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Pressure Warning

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tires with low pressure

(those in a different color in the instrument cluster

graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold

placard pressure value as shown in the "Inflate to

XX" message. Once the system receives the

updated tire pressures, the system will

automatically update, the pressure values in the

graphic display in the instrument cluster will return

to their original color, and the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System Light will turn off.

NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need

to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa)

above the recommended cold placard pressure in

order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Light 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.

SERVICE TPMS WARNING

When a system fault is detected, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System 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 indicate which sensor is not

being received.
If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will

repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the

system fault no longer exists, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System 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:

Jamming due to electronic devices or driving

next to facilities emitting the same radio

frequencies as the TPMS sensors

Installing some form of aftermarket window

tinting that affects radio wave signals

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Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel

housings

Using tire chains on the vehicle

Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS

sensors

Vehicles With Matching Full-Size Spare
1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire

assembly has a Tire Pressure Monitoring

System sensor that can be monitored by the

TPMS.

2. If you install the full size spare in place of a

road tire that has a pressure below the

low-pressure warning limit, a chime will sound

and the TPMS Light will turn on upon the next

ignition key cycle. In addition, the instrument

cluster will display a Tire Low message, an

"Inflate to XX" message and a graphic showing

the low tire pressure value in a different color.

3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20

minutes

above 15

mph (24

km/h) the “TPMS Light” will

turn off, as long as no tire pressure is below

the low-pressure warning limit in any of the

four active road tires.

4. The instrument cluster will display a graphic

showing the tire pressure value in the same

color as the other pressure values in place of

the different color low tire pressure value. The

instrument cluster will also display a dedicated

message to remind you to service the flat tire.

Vehicles With Compact Spare Or Non-Matching

Full Size Spare
1. The compact spare tire or non-matching full

size does not have a Tire Pressure Monitoring

System sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not

monitor the pressure in the compact spare

tire.

2. If you install the compact or non-matching full

size spare tire in place of a road tire that has a

pressure below the low-pressure warning limit,

upon the next ignition key cycle, the TPMS

Light will remain on and a chime will sound. In

addition, the graphic in the instrument cluster

will still display a different color pressure value

and an "Inflate to XX" message.

3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20

minutes

above 15

mph (24

km/h), the TPMS Light will

flash on and off for 75 seconds and then

remain on solid. In addition, the instrument

cluster will display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”

message for five seconds and then display

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

4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a

chime will sound, the TPMS 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 five

seconds and then display dashes (--) in place

of the pressure value.

5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire

and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the

compact spare or non-matching full size, the

TPMS will update automatically. In addition,

the TPMS 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.

TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped

The TPMS can be deactivated if replacing all four

wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with wheel

and tire assemblies that do not have TPMS

sensors, such as when installing Winter wheel and

tire assemblies on your vehicle. To deactivate the

TPMS, first, replace all four wheel and tire

assemblies (road tires) with tires not equipped with

Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors. Then,

drive the vehicle for 20

minutes above 15

mph

(24

km/h). The TPMS will chime, the TPMS Light

will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then

remain on and the instrument cluster will display

the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message and then

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

Beginning with the next ignition switch cycle, the

TPMS will no longer chime or flash the TPMS and

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display the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message in

the instrument cluster display but dashes (--) will

remain in place of the pressure values.
To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel and

tire assemblies (road tires) with tires equipped with

TPMS sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for up to

20

minutes above 15

mph (24

km/h). The TPMS

will chime, the TPMS Light will flash on and off for

75 seconds and then turn off, and the instrument

cluster will display the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”

message. The instrument cluster will also display

pressure values in place of the dashes. On the next

ignition switch cycle the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”

message will no longer be displayed as long as no

system fault exists.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your

vehicle are the restraint systems:

O

CCUPANT

R

ESTRAINT

S

YSTEMS

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.

I

MPORTANT

S

AFETY

P

RECAUTIONS

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 must be secured in

the appropriate child restraint or

belt-positioning booster seat in a rear seating

position

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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

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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 occupants 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,

see

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for customer service contact

information.

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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S

EAT

B

ELT

S

YSTEMS

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.

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 to buckle their seat belts. The

BeltAlert 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 is unbuckled when

the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN

position the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn solid

red and remain red until the seat belt is buckled.

After the driver and outboard front seat passenger

have buckled their seat belts all Seat Belt

Reminder Lights will turn off. The outboard front

passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the

outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied. The

cluster display will inform the driver that you must

fasten the driver’s seat belt in order to release the

parking brake.
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 (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 solid red until the driver and

outboard front seat passenger 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.

Change Of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat passenger

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 properly 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, 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 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 conditions. However, in a

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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 inte

-

rior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you

can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be

sure you and others in your vehicle are

buckled up properly.

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 seri

-

ously 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!

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 prop

-

erly. 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 authorized

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

properly. 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).

Grab 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

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

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

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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 immedi

-

ately. Do not disassemble or modify the seat

belt system. If your vehicle is involved in a

collision, or if you have questions regarding

seat belt or retractor conditions, take your

vehicle to an authorized FCA dealer or autho

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rized FCA Certified Collision Care Program

facility for inspection.

WARNING!

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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 position. If necessary,

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, grab 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 outboard 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.

Adjustable Upper Anchorage

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 average, you will

prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a higher

position. After you release the anchorage button,

try to move it up or down to make sure that it is

locked in position.

NOTE:

The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is

equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature

allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted

in the upward position without pushing or

squeezing the release button. To verify the

shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward

on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked

into position.

WARNING!

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.

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.

Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce

the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.

Always make all seat belt height adjustments

when the vehicle is stationary.

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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including

pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of

an accident is reduced for the mother and the

unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below the

abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips.

Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away

from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt

behind the back or under the arm.

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The front outboard seat belt system is equipped

with pretensioning devices that are designed to

remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a

collision. These devices may improve the

performance of the seat belt by removing slack

from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners

work for all size occupants, including those in child

restraints.

NOTE:

These devices are not a substitute for proper seat

belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still

must be worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant

Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the

pretensioners are single use items. A deployed

pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be

replaced immediately.

Energy Management Feature

The front outboard seat belt system is equipped

with an Energy Management feature that may help

further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a

collision. The seat belt system has a retractor

assembly that is designed to release webbing in a

controlled manner.

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

(ALR)

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions

are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child

restraint system. The figure below illustrates the

locking feature for each seating position. For more

information, see

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Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations

If the passenger seating position is equipped with an

ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the

seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably

wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not

activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear

a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the

webbing to retract completely in this case and then

carefully pull out only the amount of webbing

necessary to comfortably wrap around the

occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the

buckle until you hear a "click.”
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is

automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still

retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child

restraint is installed in a seating position that has

a seat belt with this feature. Children 12 years old

and under should always be properly restrained in

the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat.

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How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder

belt.

2. Grab the shoulder portion and pull downward

until the entire seat belt is extracted.

3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt

retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This

indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic

Locking Mode.

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and

allow it to retract completely to disengage the

Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle

sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

S

UPPLEMENTAL

R

ESTRAINT

S

YSTEMS

(SRS)

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.
The air bag system must be ready to protect you in

a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller

(ORC) monitors the internal circuits and

interconnecting wiring associated with the

electrical Air Bag System Components. Your

vehicle may be equipped with the following Air Bag

System Components:

Air Bag System Components

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

Air Bag Warning Light

Steering Wheel and Column

Instrument Panel

Knee Impact Bolsters

Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags

Seat Belt Buckle Switch

Supplemental Side Air Bags

Supplemental Knee Air Bags

Front and Side Impact Sensors

Seat Belt Pretensioners

Seat Track Position Sensors

Air Bag Warning Light

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

monitors the readiness of the electronic

parts of the air bag system whenever the

ignition switch is in the AVV/START or

MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch

is in the STOP/OFF/LOCK position the air bag

system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.

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.

WARNING!

The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the

switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

feature or any other seat belt function is not

working properly when checked according to

the procedures in the Service Manual.

Failure to replace the seat belt assembly

could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to

restrain occupants who are wearing the seat

belt or children who are using booster seats.

The locked mode is only used to install

rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints

that have a harness for restraining the child.

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The ORC contains a backup power supply system

that may deploy the air bag system even if the

battery loses power or it becomes disconnected

prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the

instrument panel for approximately four to eight

seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is

in the MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position. After the

self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If

the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the

system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either

momentarily or continuously. A single chime will

sound to alert you if the light comes on again after

initial startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will

illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning

Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect

the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the

nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system

is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the

following occurs, have an authorized dealer

service the air bag system immediately.

The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on

during the four to eight seconds when the igni

-

tion switch is first in the MAR/ACC/ON/RUN

position.

The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the

four to eight-second interval.

The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit

-

tently or remains on while driving.

NOTE:

If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine

related gauges are not working, the Occupant

Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In

this condition the air bags may not be ready to

inflate for your protection. Have an authorized

dealer service the air bag system immediately.

Redundant Air Bag Warning Light

If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is

detected, which could affect the

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS),

the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will

illuminate on the instrument panel. The

Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until

the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will

sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag

Warning Light has come on and a fault has been

detected. If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light

comes on intermittently or remains on while driving

have an authorized dealer service the vehicle

immediately

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Front Air Bags

This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder

belts for both the driver and front passenger. The

front air bags are a supplement to the seat belt

restraint systems. The driver front air bag is

mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The

passenger front air bag is mounted in the

instrument panel, above the glove compartment.

The words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are

embossed on the air bag covers.

Front Air Bag/Knee Impact Bolster Locations

WARNING!

Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your

instrument panel could mean you won’t have the

air bag system to protect you in a collision. If the

light does not come on as a bulb check when the

ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start

the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have

an authorized dealer service the air bag system

immediately.

1 — Driver And Passenger Front Air Bags
2 — Driver Knee Impact Bolster/Supplemental

Driver Knee Air Bag
3 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster

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Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag

Features

The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage

driver and front passenger air bags. This system

provides output appropriate to the severity and

type of collision as determined by the Occupant

Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive

information from the front impact sensors (if

equipped) or other system components.

The first stage inflator is triggered immediately

during an impact that requires air bag deployment.

A low energy output is used in less severe

collisions. A higher energy output is used for more

severe collisions.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or

front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects

whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is

buckled. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the

inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or

front passenger seat track position sensors that

may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front

Air Bags based upon seat position.

Front Air Bag Operation

Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional

protection by supplementing the seat belts. Front

air bags are not expected to reduce the risk of

injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. The front

air bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions,

including some that may produce substantial

vehicle damage — for example, some pole

collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset

collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and

location of impact, front air bags may deploy in

crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but

that produce a severe initial deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle

deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage

by themselves are not good indicators of whether

or not an air bag should have deployed.

WARNING!

Being too close to the steering wheel or instru

-

ment panel during front air bag deployment

could cause serious injury, including death. Air

bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfort

-

ably extending your arms to reach the steering

wheel or instrument panel.

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.

WARNING!

No objects should be placed over or near the

air bag on the instrument panel or steering

wheel because any such objects could cause

harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe

enough to cause the air bag to inflate.

Do not put anything on or around the air bag

covers or attempt to open them manually. You

may damage the air bags and you could be

injured because the air bags may no longer be

functional. The protective covers for the air

bag cushions are designed to open only when

the air bags are inflating.

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, air bags won’t

deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even

though you have air bags.

WARNING!

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