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the driver intends to avoid the collision by

braking but has not applied sufficient brake

force, the system will compensate and provide

additional brake force as required.

If an FCW with Mitigation event begins at a

speed below 32 mph (52 km/h), the system

may provide the maximum braking possible to

mitigate the potential forward collision. If the

Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event

stops the vehicle completely, the system will

hold the vehicle at standstill for two seconds

and then release the brakes.

FCW Message

When the system determines a collision with

the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable,

the warning message will be deactivated

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NOTE:



The minimum speed for FCW activation is

3 mph (5 km/h).



The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects

other than vehicles such as guard rails or

sign posts based on the course prediction.

This is expected and is a part of normal FCW

activation and functionality.



It is unsafe to test the FCW system.

To prevent such misuse of the system, after

four Active Braking events within a key cycle,

the Active Braking portion of FCW will be

deactivated until the next key cycle.



The FCW system is intended for on-road use

only. If the vehicle is taken off-road, the FCW

system should be deactivated to prevent

unnecessary warnings to the surroundings.

Turning FCW On or Off

The FCW button is located in the Uconnect

display in the control settings

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NOTE:



When the FCW is “on”, this allows the system

to warn the driver of a possible collision with

the vehicle in front.



When the FCW is “off”, this prevents the

system from warning the driver of a possible

collision with the vehicle in front. If the FCW

is set to “off”, “FCW OFF" will be displayed in

the instrument cluster display.

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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

When FCW status is set to “Only Warning”,

this 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.



When FCW status is set to “Warning and

Braking”, this allows the system to warn the

driver of a possible collision with the vehicle

in front using audible/visual warnings and it

applies autonomous braking.



The FCW system state is defaulted to “Full

On” from one ignition cycle to the next. If the

system is turned off, it will reset to “Full On”

when the vehicle is restarted.

FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity

The FCW sensitivity and Active Braking status

are programmable through the Uconnect

system

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

Far



When the sensitivity of FCW is set to the

“Far” setting and the system status is

“Warning and Braking”, this allows the

system to warn the driver of a possible

more distant collision with the vehicle in

front using audible/visual warnings.



More cautious drivers that do not mind

frequent warnings may prefer this

setting.



Medium



When the sensitivity of FCW is set to the

“Medium” setting and the system status

is “Warning and Braking”, this allows the

system to warn the driver of a possible

collision with the vehicle in front using

audible/visual warnings.



Near



When the sensitivity of FCW is set to the

“Near” setting and the system status is

“Warning and Braking”, this allows the

system to warn the driver of a possible

closer collision with the vehicle in front

using audible/visual warnings.



This setting provides less reaction time

than the “Far” and “Medium” settings,

which allows for a more dynamic driving

experience.



More dynamic or aggressive drivers that

want to avoid frequent warnings may

prefer this setting.

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 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.

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.

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T

IRE

P

RESSURE

M

ONITORING

S

YSTEM

(TPMS)

(Vehicles Under 10K Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating (GVWR) Only)
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (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 pres

-

sure values of each tire with the low tire pres

-

sure 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 406 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.
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, 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

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

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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.



If your vehicle is not equipped with the Tire

Fill Alert feature the TPMS should not be used

as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your

tire pressure.



Driving on a significantly underinflated tire

causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel

efficiency 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 responsi

-

bility to maintain correct tire pressure using an

accurate tire pressure gauge, even if underin

-

flation has not reached the level to trigger illu

-

mination of the TPMS Warning Light.



Seasonal temperature changes will affect

tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the

actual tire pressure in the tire.

Example: Tire Pressure 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.

CAUTION!



The TPMS has been optimized for the orig

-

inal equipment tires and wheels. TPMS

pressures and warning have been estab

-

lished 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.



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 pres

-

sure always reinstall the valve stem cap.

This will prevent moisture and dirt from

entering the valve stem, which could

damage the TPMS sensor.

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The TPMS 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

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low

Pressure Warnings

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Light will illuminate in the

instrument cluster when tire pressure

is low in one or more of the four active

road tires. 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.

Example: Low Tire Pressure Display

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure

condition (those in a different color in the

instrument cluster graphic) to the vehicle’s

recommended cold placard pressure inflation

value as shown in the "Inflate to XX" message.

Once the system receives the updated tire

pressures, the system will 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 Moni

-

toring System Warning Light off.

Service TPMS Warning

If a system fault is detected, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System 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 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

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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 TPMS 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

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. If the system fault no

longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Indicator Light will no longer flash and the

tire pressure display screen will be displayed

showing the tire pressure values in 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.

Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the

pressure in the non-matching full size spare

or compact spare tire.



If you install the non-matching full size spare

or compact spare tire in place of a road tire

that has a pressure below the low-pressure

warning limit, upon the next ignition switch

cycle, the 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 pressure

value in a different color and an “Inflate to

XX” message.



After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes

above 15 mph (24 km/h), the TPMS Warning

Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and

then remain on solid. In addition, the instru

-

ment 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 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 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.

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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 drivers 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 select 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.

Trailer Tire Pressure Settings

Trailer Tire Pressure Pairing

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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 chirp will occur indicating the

pairing has failed and a message will display on

the radio indicating the process was unsuc

-

cessful. Under certain circumstances, 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 ON/RUN position.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Pressure

Warnings
When a low tire pressure 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.

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

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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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Tire Fill Alert — If Equipped

This feature notifies the user when the placard

tire pressure is attained while inflating or

deflating the tire.
The customer may choose to disable or enable

the Tire Fill Alert feature through use of the

customer settings in the radio.

NOTE:



Only one tire can be filled at a time when

using the Tire Fill Alert system.



The Tire Fill Alert feature cannot be entered if

an existing TPMS fault is set to “active” or if the

system is in deactivation mode (if equipped).

The system will be activated when the TPMS

receiver module detects a change in tire

pressure. The ignition must be in the RUN

mode, with the transmission in PARK (P).

NOTE:

It is not required to have the engine running to

enter Tire Fill Alert mode.

The hazard lamps will come on to confirm the

vehicle is in Tire Fill Alert mode.
If the hazard lamps do not come on while

inflating the tire, the TPMS sensor may be in a

null spot 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.

When Tire Fill Alert mode is entered, the tire

pressure display screen will be displayed in the

instrument cluster.
Operation:



The horn will chirp once to let the user know

when to stop filling the tire, when it reaches

recommended pressure.



The horn will chirp three times if the tire is

overfilled and will continue to chirp every

five seconds if the user continues to inflate

the tire.



The horn will chirp once again when enough

air is let out to reach proper inflation level.



The horn will also chirp three times if the tire

is then underinflated and will continue to

chirp every five seconds if the user continues

to deflate the tire.

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Selectable Tire Fill Alert (STFA) — If Equipped

The Selectable Tire Fill Alert (STFA) system is an

optional feature that is included as part of the

normal Tire Fill Alert system. The system is

designed to allow the customer to select a

pressure to inflate or deflate the vehicle's front

and rear axle tires to and to provide feedback to

the customer while inflating or deflating the

vehicle's tires.
In the Selectable Tire Fill Alert application,

which is located in the apps menu of the

Uconnect system, the customer will be able to

select a pressure setting for both the front and

rear axle tire pressures by scrolling through a

pressure range from XX to 15 psi in 1 psi

increments for each axle setting. XX = the

vehicle’s cold placard pressure values for the

front and rear axles as shown on the vehicle

placard pressure label.
The customer may also store the pressure

values chosen for each axle in the radio as a

preset pressure. The customer will be allowed

to store up to two sets of preset values in the

radio for the front and rear axle pressure values.

Once the customer selects the tire pressures for

the front and rear axles that they want to inflate

or deflate to, they can begin inflating or

deflating one tire at a time.

NOTE:

The STFA system will only support inflating or

deflating one tire at a time.

The system will be activated when the TPMS

receiver module detects a change in tire

pressure. The ignition must be in the RUN

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

vehicle is in Tire Fill Alert mode.
If the hazard lamps do not come on while

inflating or deflating the tire, the TPMS sensor

may be in a null spot 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.
When Tire Fill Alert mode is entered, the tire

pressure display screen will be displayed in the

instrument cluster.

Operation:



The horn will chirp once when the selected

pressure is reached to let the user know

when to stop inflating or deflating the tire.



The horn will chirp three times if the tire is

overinflated or over deflated and will

continue to chirp every five seconds if the

user continues to inflate or deflate the tire.



The horn will chirp once again when enough

air is added or removed to reach proper

selected pressure level.

Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS)

3500/4500/5500 Series Trucks

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire

Pressure Information System (TPIS).
The Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS)

uses wireless technology with wheel rim

mounted electronic sensors to transmit tire

pressure levels. Sensors mounted to each

wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire

pressure readings to the receiver module.

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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 TPIS consists of the following components:



Receiver module



Four TPMS sensors (Single Rear Wheel

(SRW) applications)



Six TPMS sensors (Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)

applications)



Pressure display in the instrument cluster

The TPIS system will display all four (Single Rear

Wheel (SRW) applications) or six (Dual Rear

Wheel (DRW) applications) tire pressure values

in the instrument cluster display.
If a system fault is detected, the instrument

cluster will display a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM"

message for a minimum of five seconds and

then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure

value to indicate which sensor is not being

received.

If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will

repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If

the system fault no longer exists, the "SERVICE

TPM SYSTEM" message will no longer be

displayed, and a pressure value will display in

place of the dashes. A system fault can occur

due to any of the following:



Signal interference due to electronic devices

or driving next to facilities emitting the same

radio frequencies as the TPMS 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.

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.

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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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service contact information.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions except the Crew Cab front

center seating position have combination lap/

shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only

during very sudden stops or collisions. This

feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt

to move freely with you under normal conditions.

However, in a collision the seat belt will lock and

reduce your risk of striking the inside of the

vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.

WARNING!



Relying on the air bags alone could lead to

more severe injuries in a collision. The air

bags work with your seat belt to restrain you

properly. In some collisions, the air bags

won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat

belt even though you have air bags.



In a collision, you and your passengers can

suffer much greater injuries if you are not

properly buckled up. You can strike the inte

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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 seriously injured or killed.



Do not allow people to ride in any area of

your vehicle that is not equipped with seats

and seat belts.



Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat

and using a seat belt properly. Occupants,

including the driver, should always wear

their seat belts whether or not an air bag is

also provided at their seating position to

minimize the risk of severe injury or death

in the event of a crash.



Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could

make your injuries in a collision much

worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or

you could even slide out of the seat belt.

Follow these instructions to wear your seat

belt safely and to keep your passengers

safe, too.

WARNING!

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

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!



A lap belt worn too high can increase the

risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt

forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic

bones, but across your abdomen. Always

wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as

possible and keep it snug.



A twisted seat belt may not protect you

properly. In a collision, it could even cut into

you. Be sure the seat belt is flat against

your body, without twists. If you can’t

straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take it

to an authorized dealer immediately and

have it fixed.

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

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



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 possi

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bility 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

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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.

WARNING!

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

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

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ately. Do not disassemble or modify the

seat belt system. Seat belt assemblies

must be replaced after a collision.

WARNING!

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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.

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.

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