Chrysler Town & country 2016 User manual

16Y531-926-AA • TOWN COUNTRY

THIRD EDITION • USER GUIDE

TOWN COUNTRY 2016 USER GUIDE

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chrysler.ca/towncountry (Canada)

Download a FREE electronic copy of the

Owner’s Manual or Warranty Booklet by visiting:

www.chrysler.com/en/owners/manuals or

www.chrysler.com/en/warranty (U.S.);

www.owners.mopar.ca/en (Canada).

THE CHRYSLER

Chrysler is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.

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WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp, your

reﬂexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking.

Never drink and then drive.

IF YOU ARE THE FIRST REGISTERED RETAIL OWNER OF YOUR VEHICLE,

YOU MAY OBTAIN A COMPLIMENTARY PRINTED COPY OF THE OWNER’S

MANUAL, NAVIGATION/UCONNECT MANUALS OR WARRANTY BOOKLET

BY CALLING --- (U.S.) OR --- (CANADA) OR BY

CONTACTING YOUR DEALER.

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can

result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly

recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take

their attention o the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers,

portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is

dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should

never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you ﬁnd yourself unable to devote your full attention

to vehicle operation, pull o the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or

provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s

responsibility to comply with all local laws.

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the

important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s

Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and

Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance

(new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you

ﬁnd it useful. U.S. residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by visiting

www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by

calling 1-800-387-1143.

This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Chrysler

Brand Vehicle and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions.

However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational

instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult

your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals and other Warning Labels in your

vehicle. Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional

information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit mopar.com (U.S.),

mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Chrysler brand dealer.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent

causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels

far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated

non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOMEFROMFCAUSLLC .......2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ...............4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........6

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB ....................8

REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED ......10

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE

ENTRY .....................10

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION ....12

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . . ......14

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....14

HEAD RESTRAINTS .............25

POWERSEATS ................27

HEATEDSEATS ................31

HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........33

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING

COLUMN ...................34

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ............35

MULTIFUNCTION LEVER ..........36

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............39

ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) . . . 41

FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE .....42

THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) ....43

PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST ......45

PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . . 45

BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH REAR

CROSSPATH .................45

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....46

CYBERSECURITY ...............48

UCONNECT 130 ................49

UCONNECT 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE

RADIO .....................51

UCONNECT 430/430N ............54

SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL

LINK.......................65

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO

CONTROLS ..................69

SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK .....69

iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..........70

UCONNECT PHONE .............71

UCONNECT VOICE COMMAND .....74

BLUETOOTH STREAMING AUDIO ....76

VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

(VES) ......................76

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) ................78

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......78

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HomeLink) ..................80

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . .....83

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............83

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........84

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . . 84

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......90

TIRESERVICEKIT ...............91

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF

EQUIPPED ...................97

JUMP-STARTING ..............109

GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .......112

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....113

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . . . . . . 115

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE

SYSTEM (EARS) ...............116

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . . . . . 116

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ...........117

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L . . . . . 118

FLUIDCAPACITIES .............120

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

PARTS .....................120

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......121

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........121

FUSES .....................126

TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ....129

ADDING FUEL ................132

FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED ......133

REPLACEMENT BULBS ...........133

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER ....134

FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ...................134

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED ..................134

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING . .......134

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITEDSTATES ...............135

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

MOPAR ....................136

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....137

INDEX

...................139

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that it

represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are

traditional to our vehicles.

Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving

conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can

never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers.

Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or

your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more than momentarily off

the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either

standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features and

equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any

features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle. FCA US

reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or

improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on

products previously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important

features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle,

including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed Owner's information which can

be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also includes videos

which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect Touchscreen Radios

if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional DVD operational information is located on

the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s

kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information

contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

FCA US is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from

paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we

greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be

deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of

serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is

moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal

causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with

the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing

children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or

others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the

parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A

child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the

parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or

damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers

may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go and

Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try

disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist,

please see an authorized dealer.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has

factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Headlight Switch pg. 39

2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 78

3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 36

4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6

5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 6

6. Speed Control

7. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 12

8. Gear Selector

9. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 46

10. Analog Clock pg. 69

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

11. Glove Compartment

12. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 43

13. Switch Panel

• Hazard Switch

• Fuel Economy (ECON) pg. 42

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF

14. Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column pg. 34

15. Emergency Parking Brake

16. Hood Release pg. 117

17. Power Locks

18. Power Mirrors

19. Power Windows

20. Memory Settings

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Tachometer

2. Temperature Gauge

3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

(See page 84 for more Instrument Cluster Warning Light information.)

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

4. Speedometer

5. Fuel Gauge

6. Fuel Filler Door Location

(See page 88 for more Instrument Cluster Indicator Light information.)

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

And Liftgate

Lock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE

Key Fob to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn

signal lights will flash, and the horn will chirp to

acknowledge the signal.

Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the UNLOCK button on the

RKE Key Fob once to unlock the driver’s door

or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors

and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to

acknowledge the unlock signal. The illumi-

nated entry system will also turn on.

All doors can be programmed to unlock on the

first push of the UNLOCK button. Refer to

“Electronic Vehicle Information Center

(EVIC) Customer Programmable Features” in

“Electronics” for further information.

Panic Alarm

1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the

Panic Alarm on.

2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the Panic Alarm

off.

Power Liftgate

Push the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to power open/close the Power Liftgate. If

the button is pushed twice while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate will reverse to the

full open position.

Power Sliding Doors

Push the LEFT or RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice within five seconds to power

open/close the Power Sliding Door. If the button is pushed again while the door is being power

closed, the door will reverse to the full open position.

Key Fob

1 — Left Power Sliding Door

2 — Liftgate

3 — Lock

4 — Unlock

5 — Remote Start

6 — Right Power Sliding Door

7 — Emergency Key

GETTING STARTED

Emergency Key

Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob battery go dead, there is an emergency key

located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors. To remove the

emergency key, slide the button at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull

the key out with your other hand.

The emergency key is used to unlock/lock the driver's door and the glove compartment.

In case the Key Fob battery is dead, use the emergency key to open the door. If the vehicle is

equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, remove the Engine START/STOP button by inserting the

metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry

the button loose.

NOTE:

The Engine START/STOP button should only

be removed or inserted with the ignition in the

LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless

Enter-N-Go).

With the Engine START/STOP button re-

moved, start the vehicle by inserting the Key

Fob in the ignition and turning to the Start

position.

CAUTION!

• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become locked in the

ignition.

• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the

Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for locking and unlocking

the doors.

• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either:

• Jump Start the vehicle.

• Charge the battery.

• Contact your authorized dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob using

the manual override method.

Engine START/STOP Button Removal

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing

children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or

others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the

parking brake, brake pedal, or the transmission gear selector. Do not leave the Key Fob

inside the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a

vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could

start the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat

build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.

• Keep Key Fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door

locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You

and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the flipper glass closed when

you are operating the vehicle.

REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED

Push the REMOTE START button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the

REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

To drive the vehicle, push the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition, and turn to the

ON/RUN position.

With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition Key Fob

is placed in the ON/RUN position.

The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains

Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous

and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.

• Keep Key Fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door

locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY

Introduction To Keyless Enter-N-Go

The Keyless Enter-N-Go Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicles Key Fob. This

feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles door(s) and liftgate without having to push the

Key Fob lock or unlock buttons as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a

button.

GETTING STARTED

To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:

With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob lo-

cated outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m)

of the driver or passenger side door handle,

grab either front door handle to unlock the

door automatically.

To Lock The Vehicle

Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the

vehicles Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the

driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to lock all four doors and

liftgate.

DO NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle button. This could unlock the

door(s).

NOTE:

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the

front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All

Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in your vehicles

Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further informa-

tion.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do Not Grab The Door Handle

GETTING STARTED

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors and liftgate will unlock when you push

the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed, only the liftgate will

unlock when you push the liftgate button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press”

and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”

in your vehicles Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for

further information.

• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock

switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock, and the horn will chirp three times. On the third

attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.

• After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you

can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the

vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.

• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go

feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate

the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go feature.

Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate:

With a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, cycle the handle to open

the liftgate and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.

NOTE:

• All doors will remain locked when the liftgate release handle is pushed regardless of the driver’s

door unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” or “Unlock All Doors 1st

Press”).

• Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know Before Starting” located in your Owner's

Manual on the DVD for further information.

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION

Starting

Perform the following starting procedure with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob inside the

vehicle:

1. Place the gear selector in PARK or NEUTRAL.

2. While depressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the

engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

3. To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.

Stopping

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).

3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF

position.

GETTING STARTED

NOTE:

If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP

button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the

engine will shut off.

Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button

Installing The Button

1. Remove the Key Fob from the ignition switch.

2. Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the ignition switch with the lettering facing up

and readable.

3. Push firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position.

Removing The Button

The ENGINE START/STOP button can be

removed from the ignition switch for Key Fob

use.

• Insert the metal part of the emergency key

under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock

position and gently pry the button loose.

NOTE:

The ENGINE START/STOP button should

only be removed or inserted with the ignition in

the LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless

Enter-N-Go).

Accessory Positions With Engine Off

NOTE:

The following functions are with the driver’s foot off of the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK).

Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC position.

2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN

position.

3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF

position.

NOTE:

If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/RUN

(engine not running) position and the transmis-

sion is in PARK, the system will automatically

time out after 30 minutes of inactivity, and the

ignition is returned to the OFF position.

ENGINE START/STOP Button Removal

Ignition Positions

GETTING STARTED

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition for

unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door

locks and decklid release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm

will provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or

turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash.

To Arm

•Keyless Enter-N-Go button installed: Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button

until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is

“OFF.” Push the power door LOCK switch while the door is open, push the Key Fob LOCK

button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle, and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the

driver's and passenger front door handles, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button

located on the door handle.

•Keyless Enter-N-Go button not installed: Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.

Push the power door lock switch while the door is open, push the Key Fob LOCK button with

one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and

passenger front door handles.

NOTE:

After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can

lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.

To Disarm

•Keyless Enter-N-Go button installed: Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of

the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger

front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle and enter the vehicle, then push

the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the

vehicle).

•Keyless Enter-N-Go button not installed: Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one

of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger

front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle and enter the vehicle, then turn

the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems:

• Seat Belt Systems

• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags

• Child Restraints

GETTING STARTED

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

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.

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.

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove

slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.

A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.

WARNING!

• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not

properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you

can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled

up properly.

• 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 seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you could move

too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.

• A 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 immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt

assemblies must be replaced after a collision.

GETTING STARTED

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

Air Bag System Components

Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

• Air Bag Warning Light

• Steering Wheel and Column

• Instrument Panel

• Knee Impact Bolsters

• Advanced Front Air Bags

• Supplemental Side Air Bags

• Supplemental Knee Air Bags

• Front and Side Impact Sensors

• Seat Belt Pretenioners

• Seat Belt Buckle Switch

• Seat Track Position Sensors

Advanced Front Air Bags

This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supple-

ment to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type

of collision.

Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the

seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or

rollover collisions.

The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may

produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and

angle offset collisions.

On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may

deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial decelera-

tion.

Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by

themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.

Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help keep you

in position, away from an inflating air bag.

After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.

Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision,

the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

GETTING STARTED

If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized

dealer.

Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS).

Supplemental Knee Air Bags

This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument

panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced

protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and

Advanced Front Air Bags.

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 belts even though you have air bags.

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced 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.

• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering

wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe

enough to cause the air bag to inflate.