Jeep 2014 Grand Cherokee User manual

User Guide
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14WK741-926-AA
Grand Cherokee
Third Edition Rev. 1
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. Chrysler Group LLC strongly
recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any
device or feature that may take their attention o the road. Use of any
electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios,
vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while
driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is
moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull o the road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular
telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to comply with all local laws.
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when
you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING!
Important:
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important
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Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire
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registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. © 2013 Chrysler Group LLC.
Driving and Alcohol:
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your
driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below
the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated
non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
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your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC ..................3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ...................10
REMOTE START ...............10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........11
THEFT ALARM ...............14
SEATBELT ..................14
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS .......15
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............16
FRONT SEATS ................20
REAR SEATS .................23
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS .......23
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........25
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................26
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...........27
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............28
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/
HIGH BEAM LEVER .............29
AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS ....30
SPEED CONTROL ..............30
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 31
ELECTRONIC SHIFTER ...........36
PADDLE SHIFT MODE ...........37
FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE ......37
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCH-SCREEN ...........38
PARKSENSE
®
FRONT AND REAR
PARK ASSIST ................40
PARKVIEW
®
REAR BACK-UP CAMERA ..41
BLIND SPOT MONITORING ........41
POWER SUNROOF .............42
WIND BUFFETING .............43
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 44
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........46
Uconnect
®
Access (AVAILABLE ON
Uconnect
®
8.4A AND Uconnect
®
8.4AN)
(IF EQUIPPED) ................47
Uconnect
®
5.0 ................61
Uconnect
®
8.4A ...............68
Uconnect
®
8.4AN ..............86
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS .................105
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) .....106
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ......107
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®
) ................108
POWER INVERTER ............111
POWER OUTLETS .............112
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
QUADRA-TRAC I
®
FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE ....................114
QUADRA-TRAC II
®
/QUADRA-DRIVE II
®
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ..........114
SELEC-TERRAIN™ ............116
QUADRA-LIFT™ ..............116
HILL START ASSIST/HILL DESCENT
CONTROL/SELEC SPEED CONTROL . . 118
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS) .................119
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .....120
SRT
PADDLE SHIFT MODE ..........124
SELEC-TRACK™ ..............125
SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES ....125
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES . . . 128
DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ...............129
DIESEL FUEL FILTERS/WATER
SEPARATOR ................130
EXHAUST REGENERATION .......131
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........132
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .........136
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................136
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .....143
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....144
BATTERY LOCATION ...........150
JUMP-STARTING .............150
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS .......152
MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8–SPEED . . 153
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....153
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....154
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL .....154
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........155
FUEL DOOR RELEASE ..........155
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........157
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES –
GASOLINE VERSION ...........161
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES –
DIESEL VERSION .............165
TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
GASOLINE ENGINE ............167
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
DIESEL ENGINE ..............174
FUSES ....................179
TIRE PRESSURES .............182
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 182
EXTERIOR BULBS ............183
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER ...........184
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER ...........184
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED .................184
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......184
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ..............185
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR
®
...................186
INDEX ..................187
FAQ(HowTo?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 191
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group 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. Chrysler Group 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
®
Touch-Screen Radios). 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.
Chrysler Group LLC 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
3

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.
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 inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of 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.
Rollover Warning
• Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many
passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off-road
applications.
• Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the
higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some
other vehicles may not.
• Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that
can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
4

• Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of
severe or fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
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 inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• 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.
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 TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are
registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2013 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
5

DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 28
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 106
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 29
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 9
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 8
6. Speed Control pg. 30
7. Engine Start/Stop Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 13
8. Audio System (Touch-Screen Radio Shown) pg. 44
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
6

9. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 38
10. SWITCH PANEL
• ParkSense
®
pg. 40
• Forward Collision Warning pg. 32
• ECO On pg. 37
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 139
11. Electronic Shifter pg. 36
12. Emergency Brake pedal
13. Hood Release pg. 155
14. Fuel Door Release Button pg. 155
15. Power Mirrors
16. Power Windows
17. Power Window Locks
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
7

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light **
- Oil Pressure Warning Light **
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light **
- Air Bag Warning Light **
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE
- Brake Warning Light **
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) **
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light *
(See page 136 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
8

Indicators
-Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator *
- Park/Headlight ON Indicator *
- Vehicle Security Indicator *
- Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator
- Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator
- Hill Descent Control Indicator *
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator *
- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator
- Liftgate Ajar Indicator *
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
9

KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The
Doors/Liftgate
• Press the LOCK button once to lock all
the doors and the liftgate. Press the
UNLOCK button once to unlock the
driver’s door only and twice within five
seconds to unlock all the doors and
liftgate.
•
All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first press of the UNLOCK but-
ton. Refer to Programmable Features in
the Electronics section of this guide.
Power Liftgate
• Press the liftgate button on the Key
Fob twice within five seconds to power
open/close the Power Liftgate. If the
button is pressed while the liftgate is
being power closed, the liftgate will
reverse to the full open position.
• Also, the power liftgate may be closed
by pressing the Liftgate switch located on the left rear trim panel, near the liftgate
opening. Pressing once will close the liftgate only. This button cannot be used to
open the liftgate.
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the
panic alarm off.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START button x2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5m)
of the driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the
driver's door automatically, then press the Start/Stop switch.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
NOTE:
For 3.0L Diesel Engine, please refer to Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
located in your Diesel Supplement.
1 — Liftgate 4 — Remote Start
2 — Unlock 5 — Panic
3 — Lock
GETTING STARTED
10

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 liftgate without
having to press the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping
the vehicle with the press 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 (1.5m) 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 LOCK
buttons located on the outside of the
handle. With one of the vehicles Key-
less 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, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and liftgate.
• DO NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This
could unlock the door(s).
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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 Uconnect
®
System settings
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 press the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is pro-
grammed only the liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. To select
between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to
the Uconnect
®
System 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 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 pressing 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 on 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
• To Lock The Liftgate — With a valid
Passive Entry RKE transmitter within
3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the
passive entry lock button located to the
right of electronic liftgate handle.
•
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate — The
liftgate passive entry unlock feature is
built into the electronic liftgate handle.
With a valid passive entry RKE trans-
mitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate,
press the electronic release switch to
open the liftgate.
NOTE:
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD
for further information.
1 — Electronic
Release Switch
2 — Lock Button
Location
GETTING STARTED
12

Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key
Fob inside the vehicle.
• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEU-
TRAL.
•
While pressing the brake pedal, press
the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
If the engine fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 sec-
onds.
• To stop the cranking of the engine prior
to the engine starting, press the button
again.
Stopping
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
• Place the shift lever in the PARK position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the
OFF position.
NOTE:
If the shift lever 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 the Brake Pedal (transmission
in PARK or NEUTRAL).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton once to change the ignition switch
to the ACC position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton a second time to change the igni-
tion switch to the ON/RUN position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton a third time to return the ignition
switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
ON/RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system
will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch
to the OFF position.
GETTING STARTED
13

THEFT ALARM
To A r m
• Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the
power door lock switch while the door is open, press 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, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK
button located on the door handle.
NOTE:
After pressing 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
• Press 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 press the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the
vehicle).
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in
the lap portion, pull up a bit 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 belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting
on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
•
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 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 belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the 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 if they have been
damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
• The seat belts for both front seating positions are 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.
GETTING STARTED
14

WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are
not buckled up properly. 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
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 driver's Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's Advanced
Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment.
The words SRS AIR BAG are embossed on the air bag covers.
•
Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supple-
menting the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors,
including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected
to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to
protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to
provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Driver’s Side Knee Air Bag mounted
in the instrument panel below the steering column and a Knee Bolster mounted
below the glove compartment. The Supplemental Driver’s Side Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection and works together with the Driver Advanced Front
Air Bag during a frontal impact.
•
If the Air Bag Warning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
GETTING STARTED
15

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.
•
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted
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 Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
• 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.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer
immediately.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• Children 12 years and under 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.
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 rear outboard seating
positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. The rear center seating position
has a top tether anchor only.
• You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child
and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor
instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs
(29.5 kg).
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• The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion
where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols on the seatback. They are
just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily
feel them if you run your finger along gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
• In addition, there are tether strap
anchorages behind each rear seating
position located on the back of the
seat. To access the top tether strap
anchorages behind the rear seat, pull
the carpeted floor panel away from the
seat back, this will expose the top
tether strap anchorages. DO NOT USE
the cargo tie down loops located on the
load floor as tether anchorages.
• Do not install a child restraint in the
center position using the LATCH sys-
tem. Use the seat belt and tether an-
chor to install a child seat in the center
seating position.
• For rearward facing infant seats se-
cured in the center seat position with
the vehicle seat belts, the rear center
seat position has an arm rest tether
that secures the arm rest in the upward
position.
1. To access the center seat arm rest
tether, first lower the arm rest. The tether is located behind the armrest and
hooked onto the plastic seat backing.
2. Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat backing.
3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the strap located on the front of
the arm rest.
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Installing the Child Restraint Using the LATCH Lower Anchors
NOTE:
Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
1.
Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so
that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages
in the selected seating position.
3. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage.
See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
4.
Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into
the seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
• The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the
seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with
time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
• Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing
child restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
• To install a child seat using an ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt
path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have
pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to
retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able
to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
vehicle seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap.
See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the
child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any
direction.
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