Dodge 2015 GRAND CARAVAN User manual

15Y532-926-AA
GRAND CARAVAN
FOURTH EDITION
USER GUIDE
DOWNLOAD A FREE
ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE OWNER’S
MANUAL AND WARRANTY BOOKLET
BY VISITING:
WWW.DODGE.COM/EN/OWNERS/MANUALS
OR WWW.DODGE.COM/EN/WARRANTY ( U . S . ) ;
WWW.OWNERS.MOPAR.CA/EN (CANADA).
DODGE AND GRAND CARAVAN ARE REGISTERED
TRADEMARKS OF FCA US LLC.
2015
GRAND CARAVAN
USER
GUIDE
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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.
DODGE.COM (U.S.)
DODGE.CA (CANADA)
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with
your new Dodge 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 Dodge 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 reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired
when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
If you are the rst 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
1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
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. DODGE and Grand Caravan are registered
trademarks of FCA US LLC. Copyright 2015 FCA US LLC.
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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
REMOTESTART ................9
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........10
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........13
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ............14
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS .............15
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............18
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............23
FRONT SEATS ................25
HEATEDSEATS ...............27
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........28
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................29
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............30
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER .................31
HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO
LIGHT SWITCH ................33
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) . . . 34
FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE ......35
THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) ...............36
PARKSENSE
®
REAR PARK ASSIST ....38
PARKVIEW
®
REAR BACK-UP CAMERA ...38
BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH
REAR CROSS PATH .............39
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....40
Uconnect
®
130 ................42
Uconnect
®
130 WITH SiriusXM
SATELLITE RADIO ..............44
Uconnect
®
430/430N ............47
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL
LINK ......................57
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ...61
iPod
®
/USB/MP3 CONTROL .........61
Uconnect
®
PHONE ..............62
Uconnect
®
VOICE COMMAND ........65
Bluetooth
®
STREAMING AUDIO ......68
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
(VES™) ....................68
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ................70
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......70
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®
) .................72
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ........75
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............76
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........77
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ....................77
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ....................81
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......83
TIRE SERVICE KIT ..............84
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......90
JUMP-STARTING ..............102
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE .........104
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....105
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......105
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .....106
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........107
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .........108
FLUID CAPACITIES ............110
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND
GENUINE PARTS ..............110
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......112
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......112
MAINTENANCE RECORD .........116
FUSES ....................117
TIRE PRESSURES .............120
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED ......121
ADDING FUEL ................123
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ....124
REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........124
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER ....125
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................125
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........125
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ..................125
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE UNITED STATES ............126
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR
®
...................127
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....128
INDEX .....................130
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
2

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.
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.
DODGE is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
3

DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 33
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 70
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 31
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
6. Speed Control
7. Ignition
8. Shift Lever
9. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 40
10. Manual Climate Controls
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
4

11. Glove Compartment
12. Switch Panel
• ParkSense
®
pg. 38
• ECO On pg. 35
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 81
13. DVD Player
14. Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column pg. 29
15. Hood Release pg. 107
16. Emergency Brake Pedal
17. Power Door Locks
18. Power Windows
19. Power Mirrors
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
5

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Temperature Gauge
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
(See page 77 for more Instrument Cluster Warning Light information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
6

4. Speedometer
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Fuel Filler Door Location
(See page 81 for more Instrument Cluster Indicator Light information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
7

KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors And
Liftgate
Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the LOCK button on the
RKE transmitter 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 transmitter 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 illuminated 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
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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 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.
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 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 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 Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
REMOTE START
• Push the REMOTE START button x2on 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 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.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's 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.
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, 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).
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do Not Grab The Door Handle
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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 information.
• 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 “Program-
mable 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 transmitter 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.
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Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button
Installing The Button
• Remove the Key Fob from the ignition switch.
• Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the ignition switch with the lettering
facing up and readable.
• 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 igni-
tion in the LOCK position (OFF position for
Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
Perform the following starting procedure with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
inside the vehicle:
1. Place the shift lever 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.
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.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Removal
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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.
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 The System:
Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the
LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be open or
closed), and close all doors.
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:
• The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door lock
plungers.
• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver door
trim panel and passenger door trim panel.
Ignition Positions
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To Disarm The System:
Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can create
conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the
previously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open
a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
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.
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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.
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 Pretentioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
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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.
• The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system electrical components.
• 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 turned to 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 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.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
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.
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• 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.
• If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your
authorized dealer.
• Refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” in “Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
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.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS
AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs)
located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG
or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of
vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.
• The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side
impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”)
determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or
rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage
by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
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WARNING!
• Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit
upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be
severely injured or killed.
• Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though
you have Side Air Bags.
• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the
deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the
SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstruc-
tions.
• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as intended,
do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not
add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require
permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not
drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air
Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed
into you, causing serious injury.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children
ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK
(1-866-732-8243 ).
• Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informa-
tion: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
LATCH – Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH,
which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
• The second row seating positions and the third row center position have lower anchors
and top tether anchors.
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