Dodge 2015 Charger User manual

15D481-926-AA
CHARGER
FOURTH EDITION REV 2
USER GUIDE
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2015
CHARGER
USER
GUIDE
INCLUDES SRT 392/SRT HELLCAT

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 find 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.
IMPORTANT
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of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual,
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Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional
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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 reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired
when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ...................10
REMOTESTART ...............12
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........13
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .......16
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........17
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ............18
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
— AIR BAGS .................19
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............22
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............26
FRONT SEATS ................28
REAR SEATS .................31
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ........32
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........34
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ...........35
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................36
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............38
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM
LEVER .....................42
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............43
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ......44
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ....46
LANESENSE .................52
PARKVIEW
®
REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 53
BLIND SPOT MONITORING .........53
EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ...............54
AUTOSTICK/STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED
PADDLE SHIFTERS ..............55
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL ...................56
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .......57
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ......................59
POWER SUNROOF ..............62
WIND BUFFETING ..............63
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....64
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO .........66
Uconnect
®
ACCESS .............67
Uconnect
®
5.0 ................83
Uconnect
®
8.4A ...............94
Uconnect
®
8.4AN .............121
Uconnect
®
PHONE .............134
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ...144
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY
(DID) .....................144
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......148
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER . . 150
POWER OUTLET ..............152
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .......154
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............154
SRT
AUTOSTICK .................155
DRIVE MODES ................157
SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES .....157
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES ....160
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........161
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................161
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ...................165
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......167
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....168
TIRE SERVICE KIT .............175
BATTERY LOCATION ............180
JUMP-STARTING ..............181
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION ...............184
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....186
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......187
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .....188
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........189
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .........190
FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SRT .....198
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT ........198
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS — NON-SRT ............199
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS—SRT ...............200
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......202
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
NON-SRT ...................202
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — SRT . . . 207
FUSES ....................215
TIRE PRESSURES .............220
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED ......221
FUEL DOOR RELEASE ..........223
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ....224
REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........225
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER ....226
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................226
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ..................226
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........226
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ..............227
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR
®
...................228
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ’s .....................229
INDEX .....................230
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC 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 LLC 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 LLC 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.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
3

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 shift lever/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.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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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.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of
FCA US LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2015 FCA US LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Driver Memory Seat pg. 29
2. Headlight Switch pg. 43
3. Paddle Shifters pg. 55
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
5. Driver Information Display (DID) pg. 144
6. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 15
7. Audio System pg. 94
8. Glove/Storage Compartment
9. Switch Panel
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) pg. 166
• Hazard Switch
• Manual Audio Controls
10. Climate Controls pg. 59
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11. Power Outlet pg. 152
12. Shift Lever pg. 54
13. Speed Control pg. 44
14. Driver Information Display (DID) Controls pg. 144
15. Emergency Brake Pedal
16. Power Door Lock Switches
17. Power Window Switches
18. Power Mirrors Switch
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Driver Information Display (DID)
(See page 161 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)
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4. Gear Selector Position
5. Speedometer
6. Fuel Filler Location/Fuel Gauge
(See page 165 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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KEY FOB
The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key,
which stores in the rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the
Key Fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking/unlocking the glove compartment.
You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch on the back of the Key Fob
sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Base Key Fob
Base Key Fob
1 — Decklid
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic Alarm
6 — Emergency Key
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SRT Key Fobs
NOTE:
SRT vehicle equipped with the 6.2L Supercharged engine come with three key fobs (two
red and one black) that allow for different engine power levels. Please refer to the "Drive
Modes" in “SRT” section in this guide for further descriptions
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock all doors. The turn
signal lights will flash, and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the
driver's door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will
flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver's door or all doors on
the first push of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the current
setting, refer to your “Uconnect
®
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Opening The Trunk
Push the Trunk Release button on the transmitter two times within five seconds to open
the trunk.
SRT 392 Key Fob SRT Hellcat Key Fob
1 — Decklid
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic Alarm
6 — Emergency Key
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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 emer-
gency key located in the Key Fob.
• To remove the emergency key, slide the
button at the back of the Key Fob side-
ways with your thumb and then pull the
key out with your other hand.
The emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.
WARNING!
• 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.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the Keyless Ignition Node is in the
“OFF” mode and remove the Key Fob from 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 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.
REMOTE START
• 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 and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN
position.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition
is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be cycled to the ON/RUN position after two consecutive timeouts.
Emergency Key
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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 Fob transmitters 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™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This
feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk 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.
To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side:
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key
Fob located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or pas-
senger side door handle, lift 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 vehicle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5
ft (1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to
lock all four doors and trunk.
Lift The Door Handle To Unlock
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• Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door handle lock 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 “Uconnect
®
Settings” in your vehicle's
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 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.
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
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To Enter The Trunk
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key
Fob located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the deck lid, push
the button on the right side of applique
which is located on the deck lid.
• Whenever the vehicle is unlocked, you
can enter the trunk by pushing the but-
ton on the right side of the applique.
NOTE:
Please refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in
“Things To Know Before Starting” in your
Owner's Manual on the DVD for further
information.
Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
inside the vehicle:
1. Shift the transmission into PARK.
2. While pushing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. If
the engine fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 sec-
onds.
3. To stop the cranking of the engine prior
to the engine starting, push the button
again.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery.
In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the
nose side of the Key Fob (side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
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.
Trunk Passive Entry Button
Engine START/STOP Button
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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.
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot off of the Brake Pedal (transmission in
PARK or NEUTRAL).
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 trans-
mission is in PARK, the system will auto-
matically time out after 30 minutes of inac-
tivity, and the ignition is returned to the OFF
position.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
• The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by pushing the TRUNK RELEASE
button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
NOTE:
The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate.
• The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by pushing the TRUNK button
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice within five seconds.
• With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk Open symbol will display in the
instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear
once the trunk is closed.
• With the ignition in the OFF position or the key removed from the ignition switch, the
Trunk Open symbol will display until the trunk is closed.
• Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Thing To Know Before Starting” in your Owner's
Manual on the DVD for further information on trunk operation with the Passive Entry
feature.
Ignition Positions
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Trunk Emergency Release
As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk
latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk
can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk
latching mechanism.
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from
outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your
vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children can die from
suffocation or heat stroke.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button 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:
• Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button until the Driver Information
Display (DID) 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.
Internal Emergency Trunk Release
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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:
• 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).
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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