Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 User manual

15KL74-926-AA
Jeep Cherokee
Fourth Edition Rev 1
User Guide
2015
Jeep Cherokee
USER GUIDE
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Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your
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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 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.
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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!

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC ......3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ..............6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ...................10
REMOTE START ...............11
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .......12
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........13
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ...........16
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............17
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............26
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............30
FRONT SEATS ................32
REAR SEATS ................34
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS .......35
HEATED STEERING WHEEL .......36
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................37
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...........38
TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER . . . 38
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............39
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........40
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL .....41
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 43
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
WITHMITIGATION .............47
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITHOUT
TOUCHSCREEN ...............49
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH
TOUCHSCREEN ...............50
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) .....................53
STOP/START SYSTEM — 3.2L ENGINE . . 57
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) ......58
PARKSENSE
®
................60
LANESENSE .................62
PARKVIEW
®
REAR BACK-UP CAMERA ..62
POWER SUNROOF .............63
WIND BUFFETING .............65
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 66
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........68
Uconnect
®
Access — If Equipped
(U.S. Residents Only Available On Uconnect
®
8.4A And Uconnect
®
8.4AN) .......69
Uconnect
®
5.0 ................84
Uconnect
®
8.4A ..............95
Uconnect
®
8.4AN .............123
Uconnect
®
PHONE ............138
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS .................148
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) AND DRIVER INFORMATION
DISPLAY (DID) ...............149
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ......150
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®
) ................150
POWER INVERTER ............153
POWER OUTLET .............154
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD .......156
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 158
SELEC-TERRAIN™ ............161
UTILITY
CARGO AREA FEATURES ........162
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ......162
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...........163
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .........168
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................168
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ...................175
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .....178
TIRESERVICEKIT ............178
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....185
JUMP-STARTING .............190
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......193
RECOVERY STRAP ............194
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........195
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....195
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....196
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ..........197
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........198
FLUID CAPACITIES ............202
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PARTS ....................202
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .....204
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......204
FUSES ....................208
ADDING FUEL ...............213
TIRE PRESSURES .............215
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED .....216
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 217
REPLACEMENT BULBS .........218
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . 219
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................219
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED .................219
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......220
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ..............220
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR
®
..................221
FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . 222
INDEX ..................224
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essen-
tials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new FCA US LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control
under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a
substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive
carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description
of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this
vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are
not available on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products
without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously
manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect
®
Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional
DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
FCA US 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 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 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.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
4

Rollover Warning
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, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks
of FCA US LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2015 FCA US LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
5

DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Driver Memory Seat pg. 32
2. Headlight Switch pg. 39
3. Turn Signal/Light Lever pg. 38
4. Tachometer pg. 8
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Or Driver Information Display (DID)
pg. 149
6. Speedometer pg. 8
7. Your Vehicle’s Sound System pg. 66
8. Switch Panel
• ParkSense
®
pg. 60
• Hazard Switch
• Forward Collision Warning pg. 47
9. Climate Controls pg. 53
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
6

10. Shift Lever
11. Engine Start/Stop pg. 15
12. Speed Control pg. 41
13. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Or Driver Information Display
(DID) Controls pg. 149
14. Opening The Hood pg. 197
15. Power Mirror Switch
16. Power Windows
17. Power Door Locks
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
7

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Or Driver Information Display (DID)
3. Speedometer
(See page 168 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
8

4. Fuel Gauge
5. Fuel Filler Door Location
6. Temperature Gauge
(See page 175 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
9

KEY FOB
• This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push of
a button as long as the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the pas-
senger compartment.
• The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has
four operating positions, three of
which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions
are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth
position is START, during start, RUN
will illuminate.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the RKE trans-
mitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation, a back up method
can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Put the nose side (side opposite of the
emergency key) of the Key Fob against the
ENGINE START/STOP button and push to
operate the ignition switch.
• The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) op-
erates similar to an ignition switch. It
has four operating positions, three with
detents and one that is spring-loaded.
The detent positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The START position is a
spring-loaded momentary contact po-
sition. When released from the START
position, the switch automatically re-
turns to the ON/RUN position.
Locking And Unlocking The
Doors/Liftgate
• Push LOCK button once to lock all the
doors and the liftgate. Push UNLOCK
button once to unlock the driver’s door
only and twice within five seconds to
unlock all the doors and the liftgate.
•
All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first pushthe UNLOCK button.
Refer to “Programmable Features” in
this guide.
Key Fob
1 — Liftgate
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic
Key Fob
1 — Liftgate
2 — Lock
3 — Unlock
4 — Panic
5 — Remote Start
6 — Emergency Key Release
7 — Emergency Key
GETTING STARTED
10

Panic Alarm
• Push 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.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock
your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
REMOTE START
• Push 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 UNLOCK button, insert the key 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 is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the key 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 serious injury or death when inhaled.
• 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 Windshield Wiper De–icer Activation — If Equipped
When Remote Start is active and the outside ambient temperature is less than 40° F
(4.4° C), the wiper De-Icer will be enabled. On exiting remote start resume previous
operation except, if the De-Icer is active, the De-Icer timer and operation will
continue.
GETTING STARTED
11

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.
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.
GETTING STARTED
12

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 passenger side door handle, grab either front door
handle to unlock the door automatically.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
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13

To Lock The Vehicle:
• Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With
one of the vehicle’s Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle
and within 5 ft (1.5m) 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 lock button. This
could unlock the door(s).
NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab
hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect
®
Settings” in your
vehicle’s Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for
further information.
• If “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
®
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 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.
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
GETTING STARTED
14

Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate
• To Lock The Liftgate — With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push 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 transmitter within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push electronic release switch to open the liftgate.
NOTE:
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING
Starting
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key
Fob inside the vehicle.
• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEU-
TRAL.
• While pushing the brake pedal, push
the ENGINE START/STOP button
once. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically af-
ter 10 seconds.
• To stop the cranking of the engine
prior to the engine starting, push the
button again.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not
change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or
dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the ignition
switch. Put the nose side of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button
and push to operate the ignition switch.
Stopping
• Place the shift lever in PARK.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the
OFF position.
•
If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 MPH (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.
Engine Start/Stop Button
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15

Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission
in PARK or NEUTRAL Position).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the
ACC position.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition
switch to the ON/RUN position.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button 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.
• In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE
transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite
of the emergency key) of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
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.
Ignition Positions
GETTING STARTED
16

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 disas-
semble 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 Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
• Occupant Classification System
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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
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.
• 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.
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