2016 Wrangler STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS® 2016 16JKU72-226-AB ©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT Wrangler Postal Vehicle 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 therefore. 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 nondrinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual 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 manual that are not 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. 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. Copyright © 2015 FCA US LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 3 4 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 4 5 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 5 6 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 6 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This booklet is a supplement to the Owner’s Manual. It contains information relative to the right-hand-drive Postal Model. You will find illustrations and instructions regarding operation of interior controls unique to this vehicle. The Maintenance Schedule and general care and handling of your vehicle are common with the left-handdrive model and can be found in the accompanying Owner’s Manual. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations provided will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. After you have read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS 䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . .6 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . . . . . .21 ▫ Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 ▫ Seat Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 ▫ Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, Some of the most important safety features in your move the seat as far back as possible and use the vehicle are the restraint systems: proper child restraint. (Refer to “Child Restraints”) • Seat Belt Systems 3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags seat belt properly (Refer to ⬙Child Restraints⬙ in this section of “Occupant Restraints”) should be secured in • Child Restraints a vehicle with a rear seat in child restraints or beltImportant Safety Precautions positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats Please pay close attention to the information in this should ride properly buckled up in a vehicle with a section. It tells you how to use your restraint system rear seat. properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS possible. 4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: 5. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride properly. buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7 6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Air Bags room to inflate. WARNING! • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rearfacing child restraint. • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat. 8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occupants and the door and occupants could Seat Belt Systems be injured. 9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under ⬙If You Need Assistance.⬙ Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and could cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. 2 8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Initial Indication If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first turned to the START or ON/RUN position, an intermittent chime will signal for a few seconds. If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first turned to the START or ON/RUN Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped position the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver remain on until both outboard front seat belts are buckand outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with led. The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle active when an outboard front passenger seat is unoccutheir seat belts. The Belt Alert feature is active when- pied. ever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 BeltAlert Warning Sequence Change Of Status The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuckled (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert). The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequence has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on until the seat belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning sequence may repeat based on vehicle speed until the driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled. The driver should instruct all occupants to buckle their seat belts. If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buckled again. The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed. BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert. 2 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts. The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle. 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 belt even though you have air bags. • 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. • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body, without twists. If you can’t straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed. • A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your seat belt into the buckle nearest you. (Continued) (Continued) 2 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • 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 seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A seat belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • 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 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 seat belt system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. (Continued) Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 2 Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 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. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully. Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout This feature is designed to lock the retractor whenever the rear seatback is not fully latched. This prevents someone from wearing the rear center lap/shoulder belt when the rear seatback is not fully latched. NOTE: If the rear center lap/shoulder belt cannot be pulled out, check that the rear seatback is fully latched. If the rear seatback is properly latched and the rear center lap/shoulder belt still cannot be pulled out, the Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) system may be activated. To reset this feature you must let all of the seat belt webbing return into the retractor. You will not be able to pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has been 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the returned back into the retractor. buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract to its Positioning The Lap Belt 5. 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a lock-out feature to ensure that the rear seatback is in the fully upright and locked position when occupied. If the rear seatback is not fully upright and locked and the rear center lap/shoulder belt can be pulled out of the retractor, immediately take the vehicle to your authorized dealer for service. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to shoulder belt. position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage, anchor point. and move it up or down to the position that serves you best. 2 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position. Seat Belt Extender Adjustable Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a higher position. After you release the anchorage button, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should be used only if the existing seat belt is not long enough. When the Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different occupant, it must be removed. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 WARNING! Seat Belts And Pregnant Women • ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the original seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if, when worn, the distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches. • Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender when the lap belt is not long enough and only use in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the Seat Belt Extender when not needed. 2 Pregnant Women And Seat Belts Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of an accident is reduced for the mother and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm. 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. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the pretensioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions that may help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision. This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor worn snugly and positioned properly. (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Restraints” section of this manual. The table below If the passenger seating position is equipped with an defines the type of feature for each seating position. ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙click.⬙ In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child restraint is installed in a seating position that has a seat belt with this feature. Four-Door Models Children 12 years old and under should always be • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) properly restrained in a vehicle with a rear seat. 2 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rearfacing child restraint. • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat. How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire seat belt is extracted. 3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. WARNING! • The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual. • Failure to replace the seat belt assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are using booster seats. The locked mode is (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 WARNING! (Continued) only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that have a harness for restraining the child. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Air Bag System Components • Supplemental Side Air Bags • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Seat Belt Buckle Switch • Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Air Bags Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the system components: driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The • Air Bag Warning Light passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The • Steering Wheel and Column words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are embossed on • Instrument Panel the air bag covers. • Knee Impact Bolsters • Advanced Front Air Bags 2 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations 1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags 2 — Driver Knee Impact Bolster 3 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster • 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. • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rearfacing child restraint. • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the front impact sensors or other system components. The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment. A low energy output is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions. This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags. WARNING! • 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. • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional. The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating. • 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 (Continued) 2 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) some collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags. Advanced Front Air Bag Operation 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. 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. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The Advanced On the other hand, depending on the type and location of Front Air Bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly deflate while with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. severe initial deceleration. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 with a “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” label sewn into the outboard side of the seats. The SABs may help to reduce The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the the risk of occupant injury during certain side impacts, in driver and front passenger, and position the front occuaddition to the injury reduction potential provided by the pants for improved interaction with the Advanced Front seat belts and body structure. Air Bags. Knee Impact Bolsters WARNING! • Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact bolsters in any way • Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental SeatMounted Side Air Bags (SABs) that are located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Location 2 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the SAB (if equipped with SABs) deploys, it opens the seam on the outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates. Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag. WARNING! in a particular impact event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. The side impact sensors aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response to impact events. The system is calibrated to deploy the SAB on the impact side of the vehicle during impacts that require SAB occupant protection. In side impacts, the SABs deploy independently; a left side impact deploys the left SAB only and a right side impact deploys the right side SAB only. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not SABs should have deployed. 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. The SABs (if equipped with SABs) will not deploy in all side collisions, including some collisions at certain angles, or some side collisions that do not impact the area of the passenger compartment. SABs are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. SABs (if equipped with SABs) are designed to activate in SABs deploy in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint Controller Occupants, including children, who are up against or (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the SAB THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 very close to SABs can be seriously injured or killed. Occupants, including children, should never lean on or sleep against the door, side windows, or area where the SABs inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint. WARNING! • SABs 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 SABs during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. • Relying on the SABs alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The SABs work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, SABs won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have SABs. Seat belts (and child restraints where appropriate) are necessary for your protection in all collisions. They also help keep you in position, away from an inflating SAB. To get the best protection from the SABs, occupants must wear their seat belts properly and sit upright with their backs against the seats. Children must be properly restrained in a child restraint or booster seat that is appropriate for the size of the child. NOTE: Air bag covers may not be obvious to you, but they will open during air bag deployment. 2 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air immediately after deployment. bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or the air bag system. throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s inor all of the following may occur: structions for cleaning. • The air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deand/or skin reddening to the occupants as the air bags ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to fricbags will not be in place to protect you. tion rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by WARNING! contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot significantly within a few days, or if you have any protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, blistering, see your doctor immediately. If A Deployment Occurs (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WARNING! (Continued) seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer immediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced as well. NOTE: • Cut off fuel to the engine. • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the hazard light button is pressed. The hazard lights can be deactivated by pressing the hazard light button. • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power. • Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, • Unlock the power door locks. but they will open during air bag deployment. Enhanced Accident Response System Reset • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an Procedure authorized dealer immediately. In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be In the event of an impact, if the communication network changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending OFF. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine engine compartment and on the ground near the engine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys- compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the engine. tem perform the following functions: 2 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light 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 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 also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized The ORC contains a backup power supply system that dealer service the air bag system immediately. may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or • The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the first turned to the ON/RUN position. instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds • The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to eight-second interval. 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or Maintaining Your Air Bag System remains on while driving. 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. WARNING! Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. WARNING! 2 • Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket side steps or running boards. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system. • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may (Continued) 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service. If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer. Event Data Recorder (EDR) assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, • How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times, including babies and children. Every state in the United States, and every Canadian province, requires that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. 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. WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size. 2 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are different sizes and types of restraints for NOTE: children from newborn size to the child almost large • For additional information, refer to enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-732-8243. seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child. Carefully read and follow all the • Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canainstructions and warnings in the child restraint Owner’s da’s website for additional information: www.tc.gc.ca/ Manual and on all the labels attached to the child eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafetyrestraint. index-53.htm Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehicle where you will use it. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Infants and Toddlers Small Children Larger Children Children Too Large for Child Restraints Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Children who are two years old or younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint Children who are at least two years old or who have out-grown the height or weight limit of their rear-facing child restraint Children who have out-grown their forward-facing child restraint, but are too small to properly fit the vehicle’s seat belt Children 12 years old or younger, who have out-grown the height or weight limit of their booster seat Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear seat of the vehicle Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a five-point Harness, facing forward in the rear seat of the vehicle Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle seat belt, seated in the rear seat of the vehicle Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in the rear seat of the vehicle 2 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear-facing child restraint. Two types of child restraints can be used rear-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats. The infant carrier is only used rear-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier. Convertible child seats can be used either rear-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rear-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rear-facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. WARNING! • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rearfacing child restraint. • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat. Older Children And Child Restraints Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forwardfacing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who are over two years old or who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat. All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt. WARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. • After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle, do not move the vehicle seat forward or rearward because it can loosen the child restraint attachments. Remove the child restraint before adjusting the vehicle seat position. When the vehicle seat has been adjusted, reinstall the child restraint. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchorages, or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury. 2 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s seat belt alone: If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check seat belt fit periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched. A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use a booster seat to position the seat belt on the child correctly. 1. Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehicle seat? 2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the way back? 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder between their neck and arm? 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? WARNING! Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly, which may result in serious injury or death. A child must always wear both the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt correctly. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight of the Child + Child Restraint Rear-Facing Child Restraint Rear-Facing Child Restraint Forward-Facing Child Restraint Forward-Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg) More than 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg) More than 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor Only + Top Tether Anchor X X X X X X 2 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCHequipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position. These anchorages are used to install LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint. Please see the following table for more information. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle 2 Latch Positions Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint? Can a child seat be installed in the center position using the inner LATCH lower anchorages? No Yes 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). Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint. You can install child restraints with flexible lower anchors in the center position. The inner anchorages are 19 inches (484 mm) apart. Do not install child restraints with rigid lower anchors in the center position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower LATCH anchorage? No Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat? Yes Can the head restraints be removed? No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position. The child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint owner’s manual for more information. 2 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages 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 the gap between the seatback and seat cushion. Latch Anchorages Locating Tether Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat, near the floor. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center Seat LATCH Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attachments in the center seating position. Only install this type of child restraint in the outboard seating positions. Child restraints with flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments can be installed in any rear seating position. WARNING! Tether Strap Mounting LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing child restraints will also be equipped with a Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. If you are installing LATCHcompatible child restraints next to each other, you must use the seat belt for the center position. You can then use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s (Continued) 2 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) seat belt for installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please refer to “Installing The LATCHCompatible Child Restraint System” in this “Child Restraints” section for typical installation instructions. 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. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and / or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved Always follow the directions of the child restraint forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not move it to its rear-most position to make room for the all child restraint systems will be installed as described child seat. You may also move the front seat forward here. to allow more room for the child seat. To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child If the selected seating position has a Switchable Autorestraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seatmatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat ing position. belt, following the instructions below. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt” to check what type of seat belt each seating position has. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether anchor. 5. 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. 6. 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. How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of buckling it behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with them. 2 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. • Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle. Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt 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 so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor. Refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode” description under “Occupant Restraints” for additional information on ALR. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle 2 Four-Door Models • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint? Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat? Weight limit of the Child Restraint Can the head restraints be removed? Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint? No Yes No 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. Contact between the front passenger seat and the child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 5. 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 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you position. For some second row seats, you may need to will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a now in the Automatic Locking mode. better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any webrear-most position to make room for the child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to allow bing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5. more room for the child seat. 7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push 2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path. Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the “click.” seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat. 2 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether anchor. 9. 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. WARNING! (Continued) tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage that is approved for that seating position, located behind the top of the vehicle seat. See the section “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System” for the location of approved tether anchorages in your vehicle. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage: WARNING! Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to any location in front of the car seat, including the seat frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the (Continued) 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available. 2 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models) 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models) Transporting Pets 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. restraint manufacturer’s instructions. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . .56 3 56 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 — Air Outlet — Instrument Cluster — Radio — Assist Handle — Glove Compartment — Power Window Switches 7 — Climate Controls 8 — Power Outlet 9 — Lower Switch Bank 10 — Power Mirror Switch — If Equipped 11 — Horn STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .58 ▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . . .59 䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 ▫ Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 4 58 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The engine block heater warms engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could grounded, three wire extension cord. The engine block cause electrocution. heater cord is found under the hood near the brake fluid Use the heater when temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) are reservoir. expected to last for several days. STARTING AND OPERATING 59 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Flat Tow Wheels OFF the Ground NONE • • • • Dolly Tow On Trailer Front Rear ALL Four-Wheel Drive Models See Instructions Automatic transmission in PARK Manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL [N]) Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) Tow in forward direction NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED OK NOTE: When recreational towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details. 4 60 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N), automatic transmission must be shifted into PARK, and manual transmission must be placed in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing. • Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not in Neutral) for recreational towing. • Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N). Otherwise, internal damage will result. • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. CAUTION! • DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Towing with only one set of wheels on the ground (front or rear) will cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. Tow with all four wheels either ON the ground, or OFF the ground (using a vehicle trailer). • Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to the transfer case. • Automatic transmissions must be placed in PARK for recreational towing. (Continued) STARTING AND OPERATING 61 Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing. WARNING! You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N) position disengages both the front and rear drive shaft from the powertrain, and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the automatic transmission is in PARK (or manual transmission is in gear). The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Press and hold the brake pedal. 3. Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission. 4. Turn the engine OFF. 5. Shift the transfer case lever into NEUTRAL (N). 6. Start the engine. 7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE. 4 62 STARTING AND OPERATING 8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission in DRIVE or manual transmission in first gear. 10. Turn the engine OFF and leave the ignition switch in the unlocked ACC position. 11. Firmly apply the parking brake. CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the transmission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) and the engine running. With the transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) ensure that the engine is OFF before shifting the transmission into PARK. 13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar. 12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual 14. Release the parking brake. transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL). 15. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and secure it away from the negative battery post. STARTING AND OPERATING 63 NOTE: When shifting the transfer case out of NEUTRAL Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for (N), the engine should remain OFF to avoid gear clash. normal usage. 9. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or place manual transmission in NEUTRAL. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected to the tow vehicle. 10. Release the brake pedal. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL (N) 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 11. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. 3. Reconnect the negative battery cable. 12. Start the engine. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. 13. Press and hold the brake pedal. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but 14. Release the parking brake. do not start the engine. 15. Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake 6. Press and hold the brake pedal. pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions), and check that the vehicle operates normally. 7. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 8. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired position. 4 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L . . . . . . . . . . .66 䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . .67 5 66 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Under Engine Cover) 5 6 7 8 — — — — Engine Oil Fill Battery Washer Fluid Reservoir Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 — Air Cleaner Filter 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap 11 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 67 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The Scheduled Maintenance appearing in the Owner’s Manual also applies to this vehicle. The time and mileage intervals should be followed to assure proper operation of your vehicle. Failure to perform maintenance services at the specified intervals as outlined in the “Maintenance Schedule” may void provisions of your vehicle warranty. The right-hand-drive configuration requires different placement of some serviceable components. Refer to “Engine Compartment” in this section for component locations. 5 INDEX 6 70 INDEX Child Seat Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt . . . . . . . .23 Infants And Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint . . . .30 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat .29 Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Locating The LATCH Anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children . . . . . . .28 Older Children And Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . .25 Seating Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 .54 .21 Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 .31 Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . . Child Restraints Booster Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advance Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . Air Bag Operation . . . . . . . . . . . Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . . Enhanced Accident Response . . . . Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If A Deployment Occurs . . . . . . . Knee Impact Bolsters . . . . . . . . . Maintaining Your Air Bag System Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Bag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Bag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 .47 .36 .46 .48 .44 .40 .36 .39 .32 .66 .58 .66 .29 .32 INDEX 71 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Instrument Panel And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . .61 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . . .63 Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Lap/Shoulder Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Lights Restraints, Occupant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Seat Belt Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . . . .15 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . . . . . . . . . . .18 Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Pets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Pregnant Women And Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Pretensioners Seat Belt Pretensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 6 72 INDEX Seat Belt System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Seat Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . .15 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 10, 12 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Shifting Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Starting Engine Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag . . . . . . . . .21 Towing Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . .56 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection should not be fused. Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped. The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable. Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions. All installations should be checked for possible interference between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems. STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS® 16JKU72-226-AC 16MK74-126-AA ©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. Third Edition First Edition Printed in U.S.A.
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