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Regular Cab Tether Anchorages (Behind Covers)

Crew Or Quad Cab Outboard Tether Anchorage

Crew Or Quad Cab Center Tether Anchorage With Head

Restraint In Raised Position

LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be

equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each

side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach

to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the

connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child

restraints and some rear-facing child restraints will

also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether

strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the

top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap

after it is attached to the anchorage.

Center Seat LATCH

Regular Cab, Quad Cab Or Crew Cab Full Bench

Rear Seat: No Lower Center LATCH Anchorages

Available

1 — Tether Anchor
2 — Tether Strap Hook
3 — Tether Strap To Child Restraint

WARNING!

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Do not install a child restraint in the center

position using the LATCH system. This position

is not approved for installing child seats using

the LATCH attachments. You must use the

seat belt and tether anchor to install a child

seat in the center seating position.

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Never use the same lower anchorage to

attach more than one child restraint. Please

refer to

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instructions.

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Crew Cab Split Bench Rear Seat: Center LATCH

Anchorages Available
If a child restraint installed in the center position

blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle for the

outboard position, do not use that outboard

position. If a child seat in the center position blocks

the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not

install a child seat in that outboard position.

Always follow the directions of the child restraint

manufacturer when installing your child restraint.

Not all child restraint systems will be installed as

described here.

To Install a LATCH-Compatible Child

Restraint

If the selected seating position has a Switchable

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow

the seat belt, following the instructions below. See

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page 253 to check what type of seat belt each

seating position has.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and

on the tether strap of the child seat so that

you can more easily attach the hooks or

connectors to the vehicle anchorages.

2. Place the child seat between the lower

anchorages for that seating position. If the

second row seat can be reclined, you may

recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint

(if adjustable) to get a better fit. If the rear seat

can be moved forward and rearward in the

vehicle, you may wish to move it to its

rear-most position to make room for the child

seat. You may also move the front seat forward

to allow more room for the child seat.

3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the

child restraint to the lower anchorages in the

selected seating position.

4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect

it to the top tether anchorage. See

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page 257 for directions to attach a tether

anchor.

5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child

restraint rearward and downward into the

seat. Remove slack in the straps according to

the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly

by pulling back and forth on the child seat at

the belt path. It should not move more than

1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

WARNING!

Never use the same lower anchorage to attach

more than one child restraint. Please refer to

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How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR

(ALR) Seat Belt:

When using the LATCH attaching system to install

a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not

being used by other occupants or being used to

secure child restraints. An unused belt could injure

a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the

seat belt retractor. Before installing a child

restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat

belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s

reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the

child restraint installation, instead of buckling it

behind the child restraint, route the seat belt

through the child restraint belt path and then

buckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all

children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not

toys and that they should not play with them.

Installing Child Restraints Using The

Vehicle Seat Belt

Child restraint systems are designed to be secured

in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion

of a lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING!

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Improper installation of a child restraint to the

LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the

restraint. The child could be badly injured or

killed. Follow the child restraint manufac

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turer’s directions exactly when installing an

infant or child restraint.

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Child restraint anchorages are designed to

withstand only those loads imposed by

correctly-fitted child restraints. Under no

circumstances are they to be used for adult

seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other

items or equipment to the vehicle.

WARNING!



Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure of

the restraint. The child could be badly injured

or killed.

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Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

directions exactly when installing an infant or

child restraint.

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The seat belts in the passenger seating positions

are equipped with either a Switchable Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or

both. Both types of seat belts are designed to keep

the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the

child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a

locking clip. The ALR retractor can be “switched”

into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out

of the retractor and then letting the webbing

retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the

ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is

pulled back into the retractor. Refer to the

“Automatic Locking Mode” description on

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page 232 for additional information on ALR. The

cinching latch plate is designed to hold the lap

portion of the seat belt tight when webbing is

pulled tight and straight through a child restraint’s

belt path.

Please see the table below and the following

sections for more information.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing

Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Regular Cab Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations

Quad Cab/Crew Cab Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

Locations

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Cinching Latchplate — Cinching Latchplate
ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts

What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of

the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with

the seat belt to attach a forward facing child

restraint?

Weight limit of the Child Restraint

Always use the tether anchor when using the seat

belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to

the recommended weight limit of the child

restraint.

Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of

the front passenger seat?

Yes

Contact between the front passenger seat and the

child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint

manufacturer also allows contact.

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Installing A Child Restraint With A

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

(ALR):

Child restraint systems are designed to be secured

in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion

of a lap/shoulder belt.

1. For Crew And Quad Cab Models

Place the child seat in the center of the seating

position. If the second row seat can be re

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clined, you may recline the seat and/or raise

the head restraint (if adjustable) to get a better

fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and

rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move

it to its rear-most position to make room for the

child seat. You may also move the front seat

forward to allow more room for the child seat.
For Regular Cab Models
Place the child seat in the center of the seating

position. Move the vehicle seat as far rearward

as possible to keep the child as far from the

passenger air bag as possible.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the

retractor to pass it through the belt path of the

child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in

the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you

hear a “click.”

4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion

tight against the child seat.

5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder

part of the belt until you have pulled all the

seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then,

allow the webbing to retract back into the

retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear

a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is

now in the Automatic Locking mode.

6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it

is locked, you should not be able to pull out any

webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat

step 5.

Can the rear head restraints be removed?

Yes

The rear head restraints can be removed in every

seating position if they interfere with the

installation of the child restraint

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Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat

belt against the belt path of the child restraint?

Yes – Cinching Latch Plate

No – ALR

In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), the

buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. Do

not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with

an ALR retractor.

Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts

WARNING!

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Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure of

the restraint. The child could be badly injured

or killed.

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Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

directions exactly when installing an infant or

child restraint.

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7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to

tighten the lap portion around the child

restraint while you push the child restraint

rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.

8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and

the seating position has a top tether

anchorage, connect the tether strap to the

anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See

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page 257 for directions to attach a tether

anchor.

9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly

by pulling back and forth on the child seat at

the belt path. It should not move more than

1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check

the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching

Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped:

Child restraint systems are designed to be secured

in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion

of a lap/shoulder belt.

1. Place the child seat in the center of the

seating position. If the second row seat can

be reclined, you may recline the seat and/or

raise the head restraint (if adjustable) to get a

better fit. If the rear seat can be moved

forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may

wish to move it to its rear-most position to

make room for the child seat. You may also

move the front seat forward to allow more

room for the child seat.

2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing

from the retractor to pass it through the belt

path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt

webbing in the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you

hear a “click.”

4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to

tighten the lap portion around the child

restraint while you push the child restraint

rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.

5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and

the seating position has a top tether

anchorage, connect the tether strap to the

anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See

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page 257 for directions to attach a tether

anchor.

6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly

by pulling back and forth on the child seat at

the belt path. It should not move more than

1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check

the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close

to the belt path opening of the child restraint, you

may have trouble tightening the seat belt. If this

happens, disconnect the latch plate from the

buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt up to

three full turns to shorten it. Insert the latch plate

into the buckle with the release button facing out,

away from the child restraint. Repeat steps 4 to 6,

above, to complete the installation of the child

restraint.

WARNING!

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Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure of

the restraint. The child could be badly injured

or killed.

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Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

directions exactly when installing an infant or

child restraint.

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If the belt still cannot be tightened after you

shorten the buckle, disconnect the latch plate from

the buckle, turn the buckle around one half turn,

and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If

you still cannot make the child restraint installation

tight, try a different seating position.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Top

Tether Anchorage

Regular Cab Trucks:
In the regular cab truck, the top tether anchorages

are located behind the center and right passenger

seats. There is a plastic cover over each

anchorage. To attach the tether strap of the child

restraint:
1. Place the child restraint on the seat and

adjust the tether strap so that it will reach

over the seat back, under the head restraint

and to the tether anchor directly behind the

seat.

Regular Cab Tether Anchorages

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most

direct path between the anchorage and the

child seat. The tether strap should go between

the head restraint posts underneath the head

restraint. You may need to adjust the head

restraint to the upward position to pass the

tether strap underneath the head restraint

and between its posts.

3. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the

hook to the square opening in the sheet metal.

Tighten the tether strap according to the child

seat manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING!

Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car

seat to any location in front of the car seat,

including the seat frame or a tether anchorage.

Only attach the tether strap of a rear-facing car

seat to the tether anchorage that is approved for

that seating position, located behind the top of

the vehicle seat. See

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location of approved tether anchorages in your

vehicle.

1 — Tether Anchor
2 — Tether Strap Hook
3 — Tether Strap To Child Restraint

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.

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Quad Or Crew Cab Trucks
The top tether anchorages in this vehicle are tether

strap loops located between the rear glass and the

back of the rear seat. There is a tether strap loop

located behind each seating position. Follow the

steps below to attach the tether strap of the child

restraint.
Right Or Left Outboard Seats:
1. Raise the head restraint and reach between

the rear seat and rear glass to access the

tether strap loop.

Head Restraint In Raised Position

Tether Strap Loop With Center Head Restraint

In Raised Position

2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust

the tether strap so that it will reach over the

seat back, under the head restraint, through

the tether strap loop behind the seat and over

to the tether strap loop behind the center seat.

3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head

restraint behind the child seat, though the

tether strap loop behind the seat and over to

the center tether strap loop.

Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop

4. Attach the hook to the center tether strap loop

(see diagram). Tighten the tether strap

according to the child seat manufacturer’s

instructions.

Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop And

Attached To Center Tether Strap Loop

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NOTE:

If there are child seats in both of the outboard (left

and right) seating positions, the tether strap hooks

of both child seats should be connected to the

center tether strap loop. This is the correct way to

tether two outboard child seats.
Center Seat:
1. Raise the head restraint and reach between

the rear seat and rear glass to access the

tether strap loop.

Tether Strap Loop With Head Restraint In Raised Position

2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust

the tether strap so that it will reach over the

seat back, under the head restraint, through

the tether strap loop behind the seat and over

to the tether strap loop behind either the right

or left outboard seat.

3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head

restraint behind the child seat, though the

tether strap loop behind the seat and over to

the right or left outboard tether strap loop.

Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop

4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap

loop (see diagram). Tighten the tether strap

according to the child seat manufacturer’s

instructions.

Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop And

Attached To Outboard Tether Strap Loop

Installing Three Child Restraints:
1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear

seat. Route the tether straps following the

directions for right and left seating positions,

above.

2. Attach both hooks to the center tether strap

loop, but do not tighten the straps yet.

3. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat.

Route the tether strap following the directions

for the center seating position, above.

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4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap

loop.

5. Tighten the tether straps according to the child

seat manufacturer’s instructions, tightening

the right and left tether straps before the

center tether strap.

Outboard And Center Seating Positions Shown

SAFETY TIPS

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NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO

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P

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Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm

your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about

and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during

panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if

equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are

secured by seat belts.

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Privacy of any wireless and wired communications

cannot be assured. Third parties may unlawfully

intercept information and private communications

without your consent. For further information, refer

to “Data Collection & Privacy” in your Uconnect

Owner’s Manual Supplement or “Onboard

Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity”

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WARNING!

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An incorrectly anchored tether strap could

lead to increased head motion and possible

injury to the child. Use only the anchorage

position directly behind the child seat to

secure a child restraint top tether strap.



If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear

seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip

into the opening between the seatbacks as

you remove slack in the strap.

WARNING!



Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup

may cause serious injury or death.



It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo

area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli

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sion, 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.

WARNING!

It is not possible to know or to predict all of the

possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are

breached. It may be possible that vehicle

systems, including safety related systems, could

be impaired or a loss of vehicle control could

occur that may result in an accident involving

serious injury or death.

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Seat Belts

Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking

for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts

must be replaced immediately. Do not

disassemble or modify the system.
If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you

have questions regarding the seat belt or retractor

conditions, take your vehicle to an authorized FCA

dealer or authorized FCA Certified Collision Care

Program facility for inspection.

Air Bag Warning Light

The Air Bag warning light will turn on for

four to eight seconds as a bulb check

when the ignition switch is first placed in

the ON/RUN position. If the light is either

not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while

driving, have the system inspected at an

authorized dealer as soon as possible. After the

bulb check, this light will illuminate with a single

chime when a fault with the Air Bag System has

been detected. It will stay on until the fault is

removed. If the light comes on intermittently or

remains on while driving, have an authorized

dealer service the vehicle immediately

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Defroster

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and

place the blower control on high speed. You should

be able to feel the air directed against the

windshield. See an authorized dealer for service if

your defroster is inoperable.

Floor Mat Safety Information

Always use floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.

Only use a floor mat that does not interfere with the

operation of the accelerator, brake or clutch

pedals. Only use a floor mat that is securely

attached using the floor mat fasteners so it cannot

slip out of position and interfere with the

accelerator, brake or clutch pedals or impair safe

operation of your vehicle in other ways.

WARNING!

An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or

stacked floor mat, or damaged floor mat

fasteners may cause your floor mat to interfere

with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals and

cause a loss of vehicle control. To prevent

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:



ALWAYS securely attach your floor

mat using the floor mat fasteners.

DO NOT install your floor mat upside

down or turn your floor mat over.

Lightly pull to confirm mat is secured using the

floor mat fasteners on a regular basis.



ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING

FLOOR MAT FROM THE VEHICLE

before installing any other floor mat.

NEVER install or stack an additional

floor mat on top of an existing floor mat.



ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your

vehicle. NEVER install a floor mat that cannot

be properly attached and secured to your

vehicle. If a floor mat needs to be replaced,

only use a FCA approved floor mat for the

specific make, model, and year of your

vehicle.

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Tires

Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven

wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or

other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall.

Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect

sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. Check the

wheel bolts for tightness. Check the tires (including

spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.

Lights

Have someone observe the operation of brake

lights and exterior lights while you work the

controls. Check turn signal and high beam

indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches

Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check area under the vehicle after overnight

parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks.

Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, or

brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should

be located and corrected immediately.

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ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the

driver’s side floor area. To check for interfer

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ence, with the vehicle properly parked with the

engine off, fully depress the accelerator, the

brake, and the clutch pedal (if present) to

check for interference. If your floor mat inter

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feres with the operation of any pedal, or is not

secure to the floor, remove the floor mat from

the vehicle and place the floor mat in your

trunk.

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ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on

the passenger’s side floor area.

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ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide

into the driver’s side floor area when the

vehicle is moving. Objects can become

trapped under accelerator, brake, or clutch

pedals and could cause a loss of vehicle

control.

WARNING!



NEVER place any objects under the floor mat

(e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects could

change the position of the floor mat and may

cause interference with the accelerator,

brake, or clutch pedals.



If the vehicle carpet has been removed and

re-installed, always properly attach carpet to

the floor and check the floor mat fasteners are

secure to the vehicle carpet. Fully depress

each pedal to check for interference with the

accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals then

re-install the floor mats.

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It is recommended to only use mild soap and

water to clean your floor mats. After cleaning,

always check your floor mat has been properly

installed and is secured to your vehicle using

the floor mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat.

WARNING!

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Exhaust Gas

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry

into the vehicle body is a properly maintained

engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the

exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be

detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside

or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have an

authorized dealer inspect the complete exhaust

system and adjacent body areas for broken,

damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.

Open seams or loose connections could permit

exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger

compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust

system each time the vehicle is raised for

lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.

Carbon Monoxide Warnings

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain

carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Breathing it can make you

unconscious and can eventually poison you. To

avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips:

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Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in

confined areas any longer than needed to

move your vehicle in or out of the area.

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If you are required to drive with the trunk/lift

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gate/rear doors open, make sure that all

windows are closed and the climate control

BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT

use the recirculation mode.



If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with

the engine running, adjust your heating or

cooling controls to force outside air into the

vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.

WARNING!

Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is

deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent

carbon monoxide poisoning:



Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain

carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless

gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a

closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in

a parked vehicle with the engine running for

an extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in

an open area with the engine running for more

than a short period, adjust the ventilation

system to force fresh, outside air into the

vehicle.



Guard against carbon monoxide with proper

maintenance. Have the exhaust system

inspected every time the vehicle is raised.

Have any abnormal conditions repaired

promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side

windows fully open.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

The Hazard Warning Flashers button is located

above the climate controls just below the radio.

Hazard Warning Flashers Button

Push the button to turn on the Hazard Warning

Flashers. When the button is activated, all

directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn

oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push the button

a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning

Flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should

not be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it

when your vehicle is disabled and it is creating a

safety hazard for other motorists.

When leaving the vehicle to seek assistance, the

Hazard Warning Flashers will continue to operate

even though the ignition is placed in the OFF

position.

NOTE:

With extended use the Hazard Warning Flashers

may wear down your battery.

ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED

Assist And SOS Mirror

If equipped, the rearview mirror contains an

ASSIST and a SOS button.

NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho

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The SOS and ASSIST buttons will only function if

you are connected to an operable LTE (voice/

data) or 4G (data) network. Other Uconnect

services will only be operable if your SiriusXM

Guardian™ service is active and you are

connected to an operable LTE (voice/data) or

4G (data) network.

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to

the road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on

the steering wheel. You have full responsibility

and assume all risks related to the use of the

Uconnect features and applications in this

vehicle. Only use Uconnect features and

services when it is safe to do so. Failure to do so

may result in an accident involving serious injury

or death.

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ASSIST Call
The ASSIST Button is used to automatically

connect you to any one of the following support

centers:



Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or

need a tow, just push the ASSIST button and

you’ll be connected to someone who can help.

Roadside Assistance will know what vehicle

you’re driving and its location. Additional fees

may apply for roadside Assistance.



SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care – In-vehicle

support for SiriusXM Guardian™.



Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all

other vehicle issues.



Uconnect Customer Care – Total support for

Radio, Phone and NAV issues.

SOS Call
1. Push the SOS Call button on the Rearview

Mirror.

NOTE:

In case the SOS Call button is pushed in error,

there will be a 10 second delay before the SOS Call

system initiates a call to a SOS operator. To cancel

the SOS Call connection, push the SOS call button

on the Rearview Mirror or press the cancellation

button on the Device Screen. Termination of the

SOS Call will turn off the green LED light on the

Rearview Mirror.

2. The LED light located between the ASSIST and

SOS buttons on the Rearview Mirror will turn

green once a connection to a SOS operator has

been made.

3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a

SOS operator is made, the SOS Call system

may transmit the following important vehicle

information to a SOS operator:



Indication that the occupant placed a SOS

Call



The vehicle brand



The last known GPS coordinates of the

vehicle

4. You should be able to speak with the SOS

operator through the vehicle audio system to

determine if additional help is needed.

NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as

authorized by the subscriber.



Once a connection is made between the

vehicle’s SOS Call system and the SOS oper

-

ator, the SOS operator may be able to open

a voice connection with the vehicle to deter

-

mine if additional help is needed. Once the

SOS operator opens a voice connection with

the vehicle’s SOS Call system, the operator

should be able to speak with you or other

vehicle occupants and hear sounds occur

-

ring in the vehicle. The vehicle’s SOS Call

system will attempt to remain connected

with the SOS operator until the SOS oper

-

ator terminates the connection.

5. The SOS operator may attempt to contact

appropriate emergency responders and

provide them with important vehicle

information and GPS coordinates.

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to

the road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on

the steering wheel. You have full responsibility

and assume all risks related to the use of the

Uconnect features and applications in this

vehicle. Only use Uconnect features and

services when it is safe to do so. Failure to do so

may result in an accident involving serious injury

or death.

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SOS Call System Limitations
Vehicles sold in Mexico DO NOT have SOS Call

system capabilities.
SOS or other emergency line operators in Mexico

may not answer or respond to SOS system calls.
If the SOS Call system detects a malfunction, any

of the following may occur at the time the

malfunction is detected, and at the beginning of

each ignition cycle:



The Rearview Mirror light located between the

ASSIST and SOS buttons will continuously illumi

-

nate red.



The Device Screen will display the following

message “Vehicle device requires service.

Please contact an authorized dealer.”



An In-Vehicle Audio message will state “Vehicle

device requires service. Please contact an

authorized dealer.”

WARNING!



If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger

(e.g., fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road

conditions or location), do not wait for voice

contact from an Emergency Services Agent. All

occupants should exit the vehicle immediately

and move to a safe location.



Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s

operable network and GPS antennas. You

could prevent operable network and GPS

signal reception, which can prevent your

vehicle from placing an emergency call. An

operable network and GPS signal reception is

required for the SOS Call system to function

properly.



The SOS Call system is embedded into the

vehicle’s electrical system. Do not add after

-

market electrical equipment to the vehicle’s

electrical system. This may prevent your

vehicle from sending a signal to initiate an

emergency call. To avoid interference that can

cause the SOS Call system to fail, never add

aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way mobile

radio, CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your

vehicle’s electrical system or modify the

antennas on your vehicle. IF YOUR VEHICLE

LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR ANY REASON

(INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER AN ACCI

-

DENT), THE UCONNECT FEATURES, APPS AND

SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS, WILL NOT

OPERATE.



Modifications to any part of the SOS Call

system could cause the air bag system to fail

when you need it. You could be injured if the

air bag system is not there to help protect you.

WARNING!