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FCW Limited Warning

If the instrument cluster displays “ACC/FCW

Limited Functionality” or “ACC/FCW Limited

Functionality Clean Front Windshield”

momentarily, there may be a condition that limits

FCW functionality. Although the vehicle is still

driveable 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.

Service FCW Warning

If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster

displays:



ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required



Cruise/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.

Pedestrian Emergency Braking

(PEB) — If Equipped

PEB is a subsystem of the FCW system that

provides the driver with audible and visual

warnings in the instrument cluster display, and

may apply automatic braking when it detects a

potential frontal collision with a pedestrian.
If a PEB event begins at a speed below 37 mph

(60 km/h), the system may provide braking to

mitigate the potential collision with a pedestrian. If

the PEB event stops the vehicle completely, the

system will hold the vehicle at a standstill for two

seconds and then release the brakes. When the

system determines a collision with the pedestrian

in front of you is no longer probable, the warning

message will be deactivated.
The minimum speed for PEB activation is 3 mph

(5 km/h).

Turning PEB On Or Off

NOTE:

The default status of PEB is “On.” This allows the

system to warn you of a possible frontal collision

with the pedestrian.
The PEB button is located in the Uconnect display

in the controls settings

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To turn the PEB system off, push the Pedestrian

Emergency Braking button once.
To turn the PEB system back on, push the

Pedestrian Emergency Braking button again.
Changing the PEB status to “Off” deactivates the

system, so no warning or active braking will be

available in case of a possible frontal collision with

the pedestrian.

NOTE:

The PEB system will retain the last setting selected

by the driver after ignition shut down.

WARNING!

Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) is not

intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can

PEB detect every type of potential collision with

a pedestrian. 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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T

IRE

P

RESSURE

M

ONITORING

S

YSTEM

(TPMS)

TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure

based on the vehicle recommended cold placard

pressure.

NOTE:

The TPMS Warning 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, or the Uconnect radio will display a

TPMS message; when this occurs you must

increase the tire pressure to the recommended

cold placard pressure in order for the TPMS

Warning Light to turn off.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by

about 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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page 448 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 TPMS Warning Light illuminates, 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 TPMS Warning 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.

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 TPMS Warning Light off.

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 approximately 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.

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.

Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor

damage.

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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 TPMS Warning Light.



Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire

pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual

tire pressure in the tire.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display

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.

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 Warning Light



Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

sensor to become inoperable. After using an

aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended

that you take your vehicle to an authorized

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.

CAUTION!

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low

Pressure Warnings

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) Warning 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.

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 automatically update,

the graphic display in the instrument cluster will

return to its original color, and the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System Warning 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 recommended cold placard pressure in

order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Light off.

Service TPMS Warning

If a system fault is detected, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning 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 switch is cycled, this sequence will

repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the

system fault no longer exists, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System Warning 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 Tire Pressure Monitoring

System sensors



Installing aftermarket window tinting that

contains materials 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 TPMS

sensors

A system fault may occur due to an incorrect TPMS

sensor location condition. When a system fault

occurs due to an incorrect TPMS sensor location,

the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Warning 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 pressure display

screen. If the ignition switch is cycled, this

sequence will repeat, providing the system fault

still exists.

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If the system fault no longer exists, the “Tire

Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light” will no

longer flash and the tire pressure 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 TPMS sensor. There

-

fore, 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 Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning

Light and a “LOW TIRE” message will remain on

and a chime will sound. In addition, the graphic

in the instrument cluster will still display a pres

-

sure 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 Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning 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 a

minimum of five seconds and then display

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



For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a

chime will sound, the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) Warning 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 reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the

non-matching full size spare or compact spare,

the TPMS will update automatically. In addition,

the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Warning 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.

Tire Fill Alert

This feature notifies the user when the placard tire

pressure is attained while inflating or deflating the

tire.
You may choose to disable or enable the Tire Fill

Alert feature through use of the Uconnect 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 TPMS fault is set to “active” or if the

system is in deactivation mode (if equipped).

The system will be activated when a positive

increase in tire pressure is detected by the TPMS

while inflating the tire. The ignition must be in the

RUN mode, with the transmission in PARK.

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.

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When Tire Fill Alert mode is entered, the tire

pressure display screen will be displayed in the

instrument cluster.
If the hazard lamps do not come on while inflating

the tire, the TPMS sensor may be out of range

preventing the TPMS sensor signal from being

received. In this case, the vehicle may need to be

moved either forward or backward slightly to exit

the null spot.
Operation:



The horn will sound once to let the user know

when to stop filling the tire, when it reaches

recommended pressure.



The horn will sound three times if the tire is over

-

filled and will continue to sound every five

seconds if the user continues to inflate the tire.



The horn will sound once again when enough air

is let out to reach proper inflation level.



The horn will also sound three times if the tire is

then underinflated and will continue to sound

every five seconds if the user continues to

deflate the tire.

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TTPMS) — If Equipped

The Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TTPMS) is a feature that displays the trailer tire

pressure values and warns the driver of a low tire

pressure event based on the driver’s set target tire

pressure value, through TTPMS settings found in

the radio.
The TTPMS monitors the pressure of each tire and

warns the driver through the instrument cluster,

when either a low tire pressure condition falls

below 25% of the driver’s set pressure or if a

system malfunction occurs. The instrument cluster

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

can support up to 12 trailer tires per configured

trailer on up to four configurable trailers

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Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Trailer Tire Pressure Sensor Pairing
In order use this feature, the provided tire pressure

sensors must be installed in the desired trailer

tires and the sensors must be paired to the truck.

If the target trailer requires more than the provided

four sensors, additional sensors can be purchased

at an authorized Ram dealership.
With the sensors installed and the trailer near or

connected to your Ram truck, initiate the pairing

process by entering the settings menu in the radio

and selecting trailer. Select the desired trailer

profile to pair to, open the “Tire Pressure” menu,

and hit “Setup All Tires”

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NOTE:

The vehicle may not be driven until the pairing

process is complete.

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Trailer Tire Pressure Settings

Trailer Tire Pressure Pairing

Follow the on screen prompts to select the

number of axles (1 - 3), the number of trailer tires

(2, 4, 6, 8, or 12), and the set trailer tire pressure.

The range is selectable anywhere between

25-125 psi (172-862 kPa).
Once psi (kPa) is programmed, the pairing screen

appears. Tire sensors must be paired in order

shown. Starting with Tire 1, deflate tire by 5 psi

(34 kPa) and wait for a horn chirp. It may take up

to three minutes for the chirp to occur, indicating

that the sensor has paired. Repeat process on

each tire, in order, until complete. Do not exit the

pairing screen until process is complete. If pairing

was unsuccessful, a double horn chirp will sound,

and a prompt on the touchscreen will allow you to

retry the procedure; “Retry” will only appear when

setup fails. Each tire must be successfully paired

during a single pairing process to receive the

success screen.

NOTE:

If the pairing process times out after three minutes

of no communication with a sensor, a double horn

chip will occur indicating the pairing has failed and

a message will display on the radio indicating the

process was unsuccessful. Under certain circum

-

stances, the double horn chirp may continue to

happen every three minutes indicating the failed

pairing. If this happens, the horn chirping may be

canceled by cycling the ignition button OFF and

then back to RUN position.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Pressure

Warnings
When a tire pressure low in one or more of the

active road tires is detected, the instrument cluster

will display a message stating “Trailer Tire

Pressure Low”. The instrument cluster will then

display the TTPMS graphic showing the pressure

values of each tire with the low tire pressure values

in a different color.
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

at the top of the TTPMS instrument cluster graphic.

Once the tire(s) are inflated, the system will

automatically update the graphic display in the

instrument cluster, returning to its 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.

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Service TTPMS Warning
If a system fault is detected, the instrument cluster

will display a “Trailer Tire Pressure System Service

Required” message for a minimum of five seconds.
Once the system fault is corrected the "Trailer Tire

Pressure System Service Required" message will

no longer be displayed. 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

trailer tire pressure information.
Trailer Tire Pressure System Not Configured
A “Trailer Tire Pressure System Not Configured”

message will be displayed in the instrument

cluster on the TTPMS instrument cluster graphic

when a trailer number is selected that has not had

trailer tire pressure sensors paired. To correct this

condition, see

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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 TTPMS module do not 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 TTPMS module.

To correct this condition, the correct trailer number

must be selected in the radio

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page 237.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your

vehicle are the restraint systems:

O

CCUPANT

R

ESTRAINT

S

YSTEMS

F

EATURES



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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page 358.

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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page 358.

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.

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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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page 482 for customer service contact

information.

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 (if equipped with outboard

front passenger seat BeltAlert) 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 (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.

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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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 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 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 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 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 prop

-

erly buckled up. You can strike the interior 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 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 instruc

-

tions 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!

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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

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.



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 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

-

rized FCA Certified Collision Care Program

facility for inspection.

WARNING!

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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 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.

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Adjustable 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.

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even

when the webbing is fully extended and the

adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if

equipped) is in its lowest position, an authorized

dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender.

The Seat Belt Extender should be used only if the

existing seat belt is not long enough. When the

Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different

occupant, it must be removed.

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.

WARNING!



ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically

required in order to properly fit the original

seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt

Extender if, when worn, the distance between

the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender

buckle and the center of the occupant’s body

is LESS than 6 inches.



Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed

can increase the risk of serious injury or death

in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender

when the lap belt is not long enough and only

use in the recommended seating positions.

Remove and store the Seat Belt Extender

when not needed.

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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 Retractors

(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

Ú

page 367. The figure below

illustrates the locking feature for each seating

position.

Automatic Locking Retractor — (ALR) Locations

(All Models)

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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.

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.

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!

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 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



Front and Side Impact Sensors



Seat Belt Pretensioners



Seat Track Position Sensors



Occupant Classification System

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 START or ON/RUN

position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position

or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on

and the air bags will not inflate.
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

first in the 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 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.

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.