Dodge 2013 VIPER SRT User manual

VIPER
USER
GUIDE
16ZD-926-AA
Viper
First Edition
User Guide
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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. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased
by visiting www.techauthority.com.
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 1-855-778-8326 (U.S.) or
1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
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This guide has been prepared to help you
get quickly acquainted with your new SRT
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
www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca
(Canada) or your local SRT high
performance dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent
causes of accidents. 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.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an
accident. Your perceptions are less sharp,
your reexes are slower, and your judgment
is impaired when you have been drinking.
Never drink and then drive.
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 off 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 nd yourself unable
to devote your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull off 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.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB.....................8
ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING .......9
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........10
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ............11
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS .............12
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............21
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS ...24
FRONT SEATS ................25
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ...........27
ADJUSTABLE FOOT REST ..........28
TILT STEERING COLUMN .........28
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
SRT ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............29
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAMS LEVER ................30
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............31
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ......32
LAUNCH MODE ................34
ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING
SYSTEM ....................35
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) ......................36
MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP
SHIFT .....................37
ADDING FUEL ................37
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(ATC) ......................40
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED .................42
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....44
YOUR RADIO .................46
UCONNECT ACCESS .............46
UCONNECT 8.4AN ..............58
UCONNECT 8.4AN VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICK TIPS ..................71
UCONNECT PHONE .............91
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . . 100
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) . . . 101
PERFORMANCE PAGES ..........103
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......104
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink) .................105
POWER OUTLETS .............108
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .......109
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............109
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........110
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................110
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ...................114
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......115
TIRE SERVICE KIT .............116
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES .....121
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....123
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......124
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............125
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .....125
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ....126
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 8.4L ....128
FLUID CAPACITIES ............130
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ....................130
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......131
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .......132
FUSES ....................136
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . 139
REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........143
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER ....144
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................144
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ..................144
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........144
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ..............145
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR ...................146
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....147
INDEX .....................148
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 opera-
tional 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
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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, 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 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
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Power Door Locks
2. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 30
3. Instrument Cluster
4. Ignition Start/Stop Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 9
5. Identifying Your Radio pg. 46
6. Power Window Switches
7. Glove Compartment
8. Glove Compartment Switch
9. Hazard Button
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10. Power Outlet pg. 108
11. Emergency Brake
12. Shift Lever
13. Electronic Speed Control pg. 32
14. Adjustable Pedals pg. 27
15. Driver Information Display (DID) Controls pg. 101
16. Headlight Switch pg. 31
17. Power Mirrors
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Speedometer
2. Tachometer
3. Driver Information Display (DID)
(See page 110 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)
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4. Oil Pressure Gauge
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Fuel Filler Door Location
(See page 114 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Locking The Doors
• Push the LOCK button once to lock all
the doors. The turn signal lights will
flash, and the horn will chirp to acknowl-
edge the signal.
Unlocking The Doors
• Push the UNLOCK button once to un-
lock the driver’s door only and twice
within five seconds to unlock all the
doors.
NOTE:
The Door Unlock Indicator will illumi-
nate in the instrument cluster when one or
both doors are unlocked. When the doors
are locked, the indicator will not illuminate.
Opening The Liftgate
• Push the LIFTGATE button two times
within five seconds to open the liftgate.
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.
Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an
emergency key located in the Key Fob.
• To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the back of the Key Fob sideways with
your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
• The Key Cylinder is located in the rear applique to the right of the license plate.
NOTE:
In the event that the FOB does not start the vehicle ("FOB not Found" message), use the
FOB nose (furthest point from key ring) and push the start button. FOB replaces the finger.
Key Fob
1 — Liftgate
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Panic
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WARNING!
• Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
• 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, 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 operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle
ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING
Starting
1. Fully apply the parking brake.
2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor.
3. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL.
4. Push the red ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton located on the instrument panel.
Release the button when the engine
starts.
NOTE:
The engine will not start unless the clutch
pedal is pushed to the floor.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Fully apply the parking brake.
3. Push the clutch pedal to the floor.
4. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL/1st Gear.
5. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
Start/Stop Button
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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:
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:
• Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and/or passenger door
open.
• Push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
• The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This
shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened,
the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner,
the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
NOTE:
• During the 16-second arming period, if a door is opened or the ignition is cycled to
ON/RUN, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver door
trim panel and passenger door trim panel.
• Using the key to open the liftgate while the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will not
trigger the theft alarm.
To Disarm:
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods:
• Push the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position.
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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.
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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
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
• Occupant Classification System
Advanced Front Air Bags
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a
supplement 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 supplement-
ing 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 deceleration.
• 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.
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• 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).
Occupant Classification System (OCS) – Front Passenger Seat
This vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger Occupant Classification System
(“OCS”) that is designed to activate or deactivate the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
depending on the occupant’s seated weight.
It is designed to deactivate the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag for an unoccupied seat
and for occupants whose seated weight classifies them in a category other than a properly
seated adult. This could be a child, teenager, or even an adult.
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of the following:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor located in the front passenger seat
• Passenger Air Bag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light – an amber light located in the center
of the instrument panel
• Air Bag Warning Light
The OCS may deactivate the deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if the
OCS estimates that:
• The front passenger seat is unoccupied or has very light objects in it.
• The front passenger seat is occupied by a rear-facing child restraint.
• The front passenger seat is occupied by a child, including a child seated in a
forward-facing child restraint or booster seat.
• The front passenger seat is occupied by a small passenger, including a child or small
adult.
• The front passenger is not properly seated or his or her weight is taken off of the seat
for a period of time.
Front Passenger Seat
Occupant Status
Front Passenger Ad-
vanced Air Bag Disabled
Indicator Light (“PAD”)
Status
Front Passenger Air Bag Output
Unoccupied Seat* NOT ILLUMINATED DEACTIVATED
Grocery bags, heavy brief-
cases, and other relatively
light objects
“PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF” DEACTIVATED
Rear-facing child restraint** “PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF” DEACTIVATED
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Front Passenger Seat
Occupant Status
Front Passenger Ad-
vanced Air Bag Disabled
Indicator Light (“PAD”)
Status
Front Passenger Air Bag Output
Child, including a child
seated in a forward-facing
child restraint or booster
seat**
“PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF” DEACTIVATED
Small adult “PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF” DEACTIVATED
Properly seated adult NOT ILLUMINATED ACTIVATED
* When the front passenger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed on the seat,
the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not deploy even though the PAD System
Indicator Light is NOT illuminated.
**It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult, allowing the deployment of the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat
and never install a child restraint system, including a rear-facing child restraint, in this
vehicle.
The OCM uses input from the Sensor to determine the front passenger’s most probable
classification. The OCM communicates this information to the ORC. The ORC uses the
classification to determine whether it should activate or deactivate the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag. In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important for the
front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt. Properly seated
passengers are:
• Sitting upright.
• Facing forward.
• Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet comfortably on or near the floor.
• Sitting with their back against the seat back and the seat back in an upright position.
Seated Properly
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Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light 2
The Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag (PAD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in
the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is deactivated. The PAD Indicator light illuminates the
words “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” to show that the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
will not deploy during a collision. When the front passenger seat is empty or when very
light objects are placed on the seat, the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not deploy
even though the PAD indicator light is NOT illuminated.
The PAD indicator light should not be illuminated when an adult passenger is properly
seated in the front passenger seat. The driver and adult passenger should verify that the
PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding in the front passenger seat.
If an adult is not seated properly, the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag may deactivate
and the PAD Indicator Light will be illuminated.
The PAD Indicator Light should be illuminated and the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
should be deactivated for most properly seated and restrained children in the passenger
seat and for most properly installed child restraint systems. However, under certain
conditions, even with a properly installed child restraint system, the PAD Indicator Light
may not be illuminated, even though the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is deacti-
vated. This can occur if the child restraint is lighter than the lightest weight necessary to
illuminate the PAD Indicator Light. NEVER assume the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
is deactivated unless the PAD Indicator Light is illuminated with the words “PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF.”
If an adult passenger is seated in the front passenger seat and the PAD Indicator Light is
illuminated, the passenger may be sitting improperly. Follow the steps below to allow the
OCS to detect the adult passenger’s seated weight to activate the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag:
1. Turn off the vehicle and have the adult passenger step out of the vehicle.
2. Remove any extra materials from the passenger seat, such as cushions, pads, seat
covers, seat massagers, blankets, extra clothing, etc.
3. Place the seatback in the full upright position.
4. Have the adult passenger sit in the center of the seat, with the passenger’s feet
comfortably on or near the floor, and with their back against the seatback.
5. Restart the vehicle and have the passenger remain in this seated position for two to
three minutes after restarting the vehicle.
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WARNING!
If the PAD Indicator Light remains illuminated for an adult passenger, have an
authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. Failure to do so may cause
serious injury or death. If the PAD Indicator Light is illuminated with the words
“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF,” the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not deploy in
the event of a collision.
Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)
When a lighter weight passenger, including a small adult occupies the passenger seat, the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag may be deactivated. Therefore, the Passenger Ad-
vanced Front Air Bag may or may not be activated for a lighter weight passenger, including
a small adult (depending on size) who is seated in the passenger seat. This does not mean
that the OCS is working improperly.
The driver and passenger must always use the PAD Indicator Light as a determination of
whether the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is activated or deactivated. If the PAD
Indicator Light is illuminated with the words “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” when an adult
is in the front passenger seat, have the passenger reposition his or her body in the seat
until the PAD Indicator Light goes out.
If the PAD Indicator Light is illuminated with the words “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not inflate in the event of a collision.
Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger seat
The front passenger’s seated weight must be properly positioned on the front passenger
seat. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. The OCS determines the most
probable classification of the occupant that it detects. The OCS will detect the front
passenger’s decreased or increased seated weight, which may result in deactivation or
activation of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag in a collision. This does not mean that
the OCS is working improperly. Decreasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the front
passenger seat may result in deactivation of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
causing serious injury or death. Increasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the front
passenger seat may result in activation of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag.
Examples of improper front passenger seating include:
• The front passenger’s weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door,
arm rest or instrument panel).
• The front passenger leans forward, sideways or turns to face the rear of the vehicle.
• The front passenger’s seatback is not in the full upright position.
• The front passenger carries or holds an object while seated (e.g., backpack, box, etc.).
• Objects are lodged under the front passenger seat.
• Objects are lodged between the front passenger seat and center console.
• Accessories that may change the seated weight on the front passenger seat are
attached to the front passenger seat.
• Anything that may decrease or increase the front passenger’s seated weight.
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The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. If an occupant in
the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal
to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s properly seated weight input, for example:
Not Seated Properly
Not Seated Properly
Not Seated Properly
Not Seated Properly
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The Air Bag Warning Light will illuminate whenever the OCS is unable to classify the
front passenger seat status.
A malfunction in the OCS may affect the operation of the air bag system. If the Air Bag
Warning Light does not come on, or stays on after you start the vehicle, or it comes
on as you drive, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for service immediately.
WARNING!
• Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t
have the air bags 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.
• Placing an object on the floor under the front passenger seat may prevent the OCS
from working properly, which may result in serious injury or death in a collision. Do
not place any objects on the floor under the front passenger seat.
• If there is a fault present in the OCS, both the PAD Indicator Light and the Air Bag
Warning Light will illuminate to show that the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is
deactivated. Should this occur, the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will remain
deactivated until the fault is cleared. This indicates that you should take the vehicle
to an authorized dealer for service immediately.
The passenger seat assembly contains critical OCS components that may affect Passen-
ger Advanced Front Air Bag inflation. In order for the OCS to properly classify the seated
weight of a front seat passenger, the OCS components must function as designed.
Do not make any modifications to the front passenger seat components, assembly, or to
the seat cover. If the seat, trim cover, or cushion needs service for any reason, take the
vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only FCA US LLC approved seat accessories may be
used.
The following requirements must be strictly followed:
• Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or components in any way.
• Do not use prior or future model year seat covers or cushions not designated by FCA US
LLC for the specific model being repaired. Always use the correct seat cover and
cushion specified for the vehicle.
• Do not replace the seat cover or cushion with an aftermarket seat cover or cushion.
• Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat.
• At no time should any supplemental restraint system (SRS) component or SRS related
component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are
approved by FCA US LLC.
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