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The system will automatically update and the

Tire Pressure Monitoring System 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.
For example, your vehicle may have a recom-

mended cold (parked for more than three

hours) placard pressure of 33 psi (227 kPa). If

the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and

the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa),

a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will

decrease the tire pressure to approximately

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

enough to turn on the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Warning Light. Driving the vehicle may

cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately

28 psi (193 kPa), but the Tire Pressure Moni-

toring System Warning Light will still be on. In

this situation, the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Warning Light will turn off only after the

tires are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended

cold placard pressure value.

NOTE:



The TPMS is not intended to replace normal

tire care and maintenance, or to provide

warning of a tire failure or condition.



The TPMS should not be used as a tire pres-

sure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure.



Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire

causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel

efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect

the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.



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

under-inflation has not reached the level to

trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Moni-

toring System Warning Light.



Seasonal temperature changes will affect

tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the

actual tire pressure in the tire.

CAUTION!



The TPMS has been optimized for the orig-

inal equipment tires and wheels. TPMS

pressures and warnings 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. The TPM

sensor is not designed for use on after-

market wheels and may contribute to a

poor overall system performance or sensor

damage. Customers are encouraged to use

OEM wheels to assure proper TPM feature

operation.



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 TPM sensor.

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Premium System

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

uses wireless technology with wheel rim

mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire

pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each

wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire

pressure readings to the receiver module.

NOTE:

It is particularly important for you to check the

tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle

monthly and to maintain the proper pressure.

The TPMS consists of the following

components:



Receiver module



Four Tire Pressure Monitoring sensors



Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System

messages, which display in the instrument

cluster



Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning

Light

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure

Warnings

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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 of

each tire with the low tire pressure values in a

different color, an "Inflate to XX" message will

also be displayed.

Tire Pressure Monitoring Display

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tires with low pressure

(those in a different color in the instrument

cluster display graphic) to the vehicle’s recom-

mended cold placard pressure value as shown

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

receives the updated tire pressures, the system

will automatically update and the graphic

display in the instrument cluster will change

color back to the original color, and the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will

turn off.

NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may

need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi

(28 kPa) above the recommended cold placard

pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Moni-

toring System Warning Light off.

The vehicle may need to be driven for up to

20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order

for the TPMS to receive this information.

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Service TPMS Warning

When a system fault is detected, the Tire Pres-

sure 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

"SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message for a

minimum of five seconds and then display

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

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

repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If

the system fault no longer exists, the Tire Pres-

sure 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:



Jamming due to electronic devices or driving

next to facilities emitting the same radio

frequencies as the TPMS sensors.



Installing some form of aftermarket window

tinting that affects radio wave signals.



Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or

wheel housings.



Using tire chains on the vehicle.



Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS

sensors.

NOTE:



The compact spare tire does not have a Tire

Pressure Monitoring sensor. Therefore, the

TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the

compact spare tire.



If you install the 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 Moni-

toring System Warning Light 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 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.



For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a

chime will sound, the Tire Pressure Moni-

toring System 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 compact spare, the TPMS will update

automatically. In addition, the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System 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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TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

can be deactivated if replacing all four wheel

and tire assemblies (road tires) with wheel and

tire assemblies that do not have TPMS sensors,

such as when installing winter wheel and tire

assemblies on your vehicle.
To deactivate the TPMS, first replace all four

wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires

not equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring

(TPM) sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for

20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The

TPMS will chime, the TPMS Warning Light will

flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain

on. The instrument cluster will display the

“Service Tire Pressure System” message and

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

values.
Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS

will no longer chime or display the “Service Tire

Pressure System” message in the instrument

cluster but dashes (--) will remain in place of the

pressure values.
To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel

and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires

equipped with TPM sensors. Then, drive the

vehicle for up to 20 minutes above

15 mph (24 km/h). The TPMS will chime, the

TPMS Warning Light will flash on and off for

75 seconds and then turn off. The instrument

cluster will display the “Service Tire Pressure

System” message and then display pressure

values in place of the dashes. On the next igni-

tion cycle the "Service Tire Pressure System"

message will no longer be displayed as long as

no system fault exists.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all

Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this

vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and with Innovation, Science and

Economic Development Canada license-exempt

RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and

2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR

d`Innovation, Science and Economic Develop-

ment applicables aux appareils radio exempts

de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux

conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil-

lage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout

brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le

brouillage est susceptible d'en comprom-

ettre le fonctionnement.

La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las

siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no

cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cual-

quier interferencia, incluyendo la que

pueda causar su operación no deseada.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compli-

ance could void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in

your vehicle are the restraint systems:

Occupant Restraint Systems Features

Some of the most important safety features in

your vehicle are the restraint systems:



Seat Belt Systems



Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Air Bags



Supplemental Active Head Restraints



Child Restraints

Some of the safety features described in this

section may be standard equipment on some

models, or may be optional equipment on

others. If you are not sure, ask an authorized

dealer.

Important Safety Precautions

Please pay close attention to the information in

this section. It tells you how to use your restraint

system properly, to keep you and your passen-

gers as safe as possible.

Here are some simple steps you can take to

minimize the risk of harm from a deploying

air bag:

1. Children 12 years old and under should

always ride buckled up in the rear seat of a

vehicle with a rear seat.

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

vehicle seat belt properly (Refer to

“Child Restraints” in this section for further

information) must be secured in the appro-

priate child restraint or belt-positioning

booster seat in a rear seating position.

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

rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the

front passenger seat, move the seat as far

back as possible and use the proper child

restraint (Refer to “Child Restraints” in this

section for further information).

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 deploy-

ment 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, refer to the “Customer Assistance”

section for customer service contact

information.

WARNING!



Never place a rear-facing child restraint in

front of an air bag. A deploying passenger

front air bag can cause death or serious

injury to a child 12 years or younger,

including a child in a rear-facing child

restraint.

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Seat Belt Systems

Buckle up even though you are an excellent

driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road

may be a poor driver and could cause a collision

that includes you. This can happen far away

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

and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries

in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen

when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat

belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the

risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the

vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be

belted at all times.

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.



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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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 recom-

mended 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 recom-

mend 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 condi-

tions. 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-

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.



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.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit

back and adjust the seat.

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back

of the front seat, and next to your arm in the

rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear

seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the

seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the

webbing as far as necessary to allow the

seat belt to go around your lap.

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

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.



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-

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-

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. Seat belt assemblies

must be replaced after a collision.

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

insert the latch plate into the buckle until

you hear a “click.”

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and

lies low across your hips, below your

abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt

portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To

loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the

latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug

seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under

the seat belt in a collision.

Positioning The Lap Belt

5. Position the shoulder belt across the

shoulder and chest with minimal, if any

slack so that it is comfortable and not

resting on your neck. The retractor will with-

draw any slack in the shoulder belt.

6. To release the seat belt, push the red button

on the buckle. The seat belt will automati-

cally retract to its stowed position. If neces-

sary, 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, grasp 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.

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the driver and outboard front passenger

seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be

adjusted upward or downward to position the

seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze

the anchorage button to release the anchorage,

and move it up or down to the position that

serves you best.

Adjustable Upper Anchorage

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you

will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a

lower position, and if you are taller than

average, you will prefer the shoulder belt

anchorage in a higher position. After you

release the anchorage button, try to move it up

or down to make sure that it is locked in

position.

NOTE:

The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage

is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This

feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to

be adjusted in the upward position without

pushing or squeezing the release button. To

verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched,

pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage

until it is locked into position.

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 autho-

rized 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 with-

draw 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 adjust-

ments when the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING!



ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physi-

cally 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.

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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. Preten-

sioners 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 Occu-

pant 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 — If Equipped

The front outboard seat belt system is equipped

and the second row outboard seat belt system

may be 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.



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 recom-

mended seating positions. Remove and

store the Seat Belt Extender when not

needed.

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Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors

(ALR) — If Equipped

The seat belts in the passenger seating posi-

tions may be equipped with a Switchable Auto-

matic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to

secure a child restraint system. For additional

information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints

Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child

Restraints” section of this manual. The figure

below illustrates the locking feature for each

seating position.

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

(Third Row Shown — If Equipped)

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 care-

fully pull out only the amount of webbing neces-

sary 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 prop-

erly 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. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull down-

ward 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.

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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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.

Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)

These head restraints are passive, deployable

components, and vehicles with this equipment

cannot be readily identified by any markings,

only through visual inspection of the head

restraint. The head restraint will be split in two

halves, with the front half being soft foam and

trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) deter-

mines whether the severity or type of rear

impact will require the Active Head Restraints

(AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deploy-

ment, both the driver and front passenger seat

AHRs will be deployed.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the

front half of the head restraint extends forward

to minimize the gap between the back of the

occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is

designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of

injuries to the driver and front passenger in

certain types of rear impacts.

NOTE:

The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may

not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.

However, if during a front impact, a secondary

rear impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based

on the severity and type of the impact.

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components:

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components

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 colli-

sions.



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.

1 — Head Restraint Front Half (Soft Foam And Trim)
2 — Head Restraint Back Half (Decorative Plastic

Rear Cover)
3 — Head Restraint Guide Tubes
4 — Seat Back

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NOTE:

For more information on properly adjusting and

positioning the head restraint, refer to

“Head Restraints” in “Getting To Know Your

Vehicle.”

Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Deployed

If the Active Head Restraints are triggered

during a collision, the front half of the head

restraint will be extended forward and sepa-

rated from the rear half of the head restraint

(See Image). Do not drive your vehicle after the

AHRs have deployed. The head restraint must

be reset into the original position to best protect

the occupant for all types of collisions. An

authorized FCA US LLC dealer must reset the

AHRs on the driver’s and front passenger’s seat

before driving. Personally attempting to reset

the AHRs may result in damage to the AHRs that

could impair their function.

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Some of the safety features described in this

section may be standard equipment on some

models, or may be optional equipment on

others. If you are not sure, ask an authorized

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

in a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller

(ORC) monitors the internal circuits and inter-

connecting wiring associated with the electrical

Air Bag System Components. Your vehicle may

be equipped with the following Air Bag System

Components:

WARNING!



All occupants, including the driver, should

not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s

seat until the head restraints are placed in

their proper positions in order to minimize

the risk of neck injury in the event of a

collision.



Do not place items over the top of the

Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat

covers or portable DVD players. These

items may interfere with the operation of

the Active Head Restraint in the event of a

collision and could result in serious injury or

death.



Active Head Restraints may be deployed if

they are struck by an object such as a hand,

foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental

deployment of the Active Head Restraint,

ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose

cargo could contact the Active Head

Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to

follow this warning could cause personal

injury if the Active Head Restraint is

deployed.

WARNING!

Deployed AHRs are not able to best protect

you in all types of collisions. Have deployed

AHRs reset by an authorized dealer

immediately.

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Air Bag System Components



Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)



Air Bag Warning Light



Steering Wheel and Column



Instrument Panel



Knee Impact Bolsters



Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags



Seat Belt Buckle Switch



Supplemental Side Air Bags



Supplemental Knee Air Bags



Front and Side Impact Sensors



Seat Belt Pretensioners



Seat Track Position Sensors

Air Bag Warning Light

The Occupant Restraint Controller

(ORC) monitors the readiness of the

electronic parts of the air bag system

whenever the ignition switch is in the

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 discon-

nected 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 illu-

minate 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

ignition 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.

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Front Air Bags

This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder

belts for both the driver and front passenger.

The front air bags are a supplement to the seat

belt restraint systems. The driver front air bag is

mounted in the center of the steering wheel.

The passenger front air bag is mounted in the

instrument panel, above the glove compart-

ment. The words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are

embossed on the air bag covers.

Front Air Bag/Knee Bolster Locations

Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features

The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multi-

stage driver and front passenger air bags. This

system provides output appropriate to the

severity and type of collision as determined by

the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which

may receive information from the front impact

sensors (if equipped) or other system compo-

nents.
The first stage inflator is triggered immediately

during an impact that requires air bag deploy-

ment. A low energy output is used in less severe

collisions. A higher energy output is used for

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

or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that

detects whether the driver or front passenger

seat belt is buckled. The seat belt buckle switch

may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced

Front Air Bags.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or

front passenger seat track position sensors that

may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced

Front Air Bags based upon seat position.

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

Driver Knee Air Bag

WARNING!



Being too close to the steering wheel or

instrument panel during front air bag

deployment could cause serious injury,

including death. Air bags need room to

inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending

your arms to reach the steering wheel or

instrument panel.



Never place a rear-facing child restraint in

front of an air bag. A deploying passenger

front air bag can cause death or serious

injury to a child 12 years or younger,

including a child in a rear-facing child

restraint.



Never install a rear-facing child restraint in

the front seat of a vehicle. Only use a

rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. If

the vehicle does not have a rear seat, do

not transport a rear-facing child restraint in

that vehicle.

WARNING!



No objects should be placed over or near

the air bag on the instrument panel or

steering wheel because any such objects

could cause harm if the vehicle is in a colli-

sion severe enough to cause the air bag to

inflate.

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