Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 User manual

15WK741-926-AA
Grand Cherokee
Second Edition
User Guide
2015
Grand Cherokee
Includes SRT
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 cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle
navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is
also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving.
If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle
operation, pull othe road to a safe location and stop your vehicle.
Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or
texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply
with all local laws.
If you are the first registered retail owner of
your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect®Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling
1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or by contacting your dealer.
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly
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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
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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 Jeep 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
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Chrysler Group LLC. © 2014 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.
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!
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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 ...............11
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........12
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .......16
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ...........16
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............17
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............20
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............25
FRONT SEATS ................27
REAR SEATS .................31
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS .......32
HEATED STEERING WHEEL .......33
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................34
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...........36
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............38
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER ................39
AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS ....40
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL .....40
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 42
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
WITH MITIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
ELECTRONIC SHIFTER ...........47
PADDLE SHIFT MODE ...........48
FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE ......48
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH
TOUCHSCREEN ...............49
PARKSENSE
®
FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST ....................53
PARKVIEW
®
REAR BACK-UP CAMERA ..54
BLIND SPOT MONITORING ........54
POWER SUNROOF .............55
WIND BUFFETING .............57
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 58
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........60
Uconnect
®
ACCESS .............61
Uconnect
®
5.0 ................79
Uconnect
®
8.4A ...............91
Uconnect
®
8.4AN .............123
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
(VES™) ...................145
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS .................147
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) ..148
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ......149
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®
) ................151
POWER INVERTER ............153
POWER OUTLETS .............154
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
(4WD OPERATION)
QUADRA-TRAC I
®
FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE ....................156
QUADRA-TRAC II
®
/QUADRA-DRIVE II
®
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ..........156
SELEC-TERRAIN™ ............158
QUADRA-LIFT™ ..............159
HILL START ASSIST/HILL DESCENT
CONTROL/SELEC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ................161
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ......162
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...........167
SRT
PADDLE SHIFT MODE ..........171
FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE .....172
SELEC-TRACK™ ..............173
SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES ....174
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES . . . 177
DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ..........178
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ...............178
DIESEL FUEL FILTERS/WATER
SEPARATOR ................179
EXHAUST REGENERATION .......180
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........182
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .........186
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................186
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ...................192
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .....194
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....195
BATTERY LOCATION ...........202
JUMP-STARTING .............202
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS .......205
MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8-SPEED . . 206
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....207
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....208
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL .....208
TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........209
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........210
NON-SRT FLUID CAPACITIES ......218
NON-SRT FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND
GENUINE PARTS .............218
SRT FLUID CAPACITIES .........220
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PARTS—SRT ...............221
DIESEL FLUID CAPACITIES .......222
DIESEL FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND
GENUINE PARTS .............222
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .....224
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
GASOLINE ENGINE ............224
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
DIESEL ENGINE ..............235
FUSES ....................241
TIRE PRESSURES .............244
ADDING FUEL ...............245
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED .....246
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 248
REPLACEMENT BULBS .........248
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................250
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................250
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED .................250
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......250
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR
®
...................252
FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 253
INDEX ..................255
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 essen-
tials 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
®
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.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural re-
sources. 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
(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 inter-
ference 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.
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, SRT, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trade-
marks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
5

DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 38
2. Driver Information Display (DID) Controls pg. 148
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 39
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
5. Driver Information Display (DID) pg. 8
6. Speed Control pg. 40
7. Engine Start/Stop Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 14
8. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 58
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
6

9. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 49
10. Switch Panel
• ParkSense
®
pg. 53
• Forward Collision Warning pg. 45
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 191
11. Electronic Shifter pg. 47
12. Emergency Brake Pedal
13. Hood Release pg. 209
14. Fuel Door Release Button pg. 245
15. Power Mirrors
16. Power Windows
17. Power Window Locks
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
7

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Driver Information Display (DID) pg. 148
(See page 186 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
8

4. Engine Temperature Gauge pg. 186
5. Fuel Door Location
6. Fuel Gauge pg. 192
(See page 192 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
9

KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The
Doors/Liftgate
• Push the LOCK button once to lock all
the doors and the liftgate.
• Push the UNLOCK button once to un-
lock 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 push of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in the
Electronics section of this guide.
Power Liftgate
• Push the LIFTGATE button on the Key
Fob twice within five seconds to power
open/close the Power Liftgate. If the
button is pushed while the liftgate is
being power closed, the liftgate will
reverse to the full open position.
• Also, the power liftgate may be closed
by pushing the LIFTGATE switch lo-
cated on the left rear trim panel, near
the liftgate opening. Pushing once will
close the liftgate only. This button cannot be used to open the liftgate.
Panic Alarm
• Push the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and push button a second time to turn the panic
alarm off.
Key Fob
1 — Liftgate
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic
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10

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, 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 push the START/STOP button.
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 ENGINE START/STOP button 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.
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.
GETTING STARTED
11

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 U n l o c k F r o m T h e D r i v e r O r P a s s e n g e r S i d e :
With a Passive Entry RKE transmitter
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's door
handle, grab the driver's front door
handle to unlock the driver's door auto-
matically. The interior door panel lock
knob will raise when the door is unlocked.
To Lock The Vehicle:
Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one
of the vehicles Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 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 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 Handle When Locking
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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 push the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is pro-
grammed 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 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 pushing the RKE 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 Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter within
3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push 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 Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m)
of the liftgate, push the electronic re-
lease switch to open the liftgate.
NOTE:
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD
for further information. Electronic Release Switch Location
1 — Electronic Release Switch
2 — Lock Button Location
GETTING STARTED
13

Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
Perform the following starting procedure
with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter inside the vehicle:
1. Place the shift lever in PARK or
NEUTRAL.
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 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.
Start/Stop Button
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14

Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF 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 transmission is in PARK, the system
will automatically time out after 30 min-
utes of inactivity and the ignition is re-
turned to the OFF position.
Accessory Positions
GETTING STARTED
15

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 A r m
Cycle the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button until the button display indi-
cates 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.
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.
GETTING STARTED
16

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
Advanced Front Air Bags
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger
as a 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
supplementing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce
the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including
some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole
collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
• On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front
Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that
produce a severe initial 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.
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• The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and intercon-
necting 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.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immedi-
ately.
• 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 the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
GETTING STARTED
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