Fiat 500X User manual

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FIAT

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500X

First Edition

User Guide

2017 FIAT

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500X USER GUIDE

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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the

vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC

strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when

using any device or feature that may take their attention off the

road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cell phones,

computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices,

by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could

lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous

and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you nd

yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation,

pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle.

Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cell phones or

texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to

comply with all local laws.

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you

with the important features of your vehicle. Your Owner’s

Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals and Warranty Booklets

can be found on your DVD (if applicable) or by visiting the

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This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted

with your new FIAT

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vehicle and to provide a convenient reference

source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your

Owner’s Manual.

For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and

important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,

Navigation/Uconnect Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.

Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For

additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle,

visit www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your

local FIAT

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dealer.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent

causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with

blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking,

don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend,

or use public transportation.

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may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s

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calling 1 888 242-6342 (U.S.) or 1 800 387-1143 (Canada)

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have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FIAT ...............2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ..................4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..............6

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB .......................8

REMOTE START....................9

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...........10

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY ...11

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION ......14

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .......15

HEAD RESTRAINTS.................49

SEATS .........................51

STEERING WHEEL .................56

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...58

EXTERIOR LIGHTS .................59

WIPERS AND WASHERS ..............62

SPEED CONTROL..................66

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .........68

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

(ATC) .........................69

ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) ...........70

DYNAMIC SELECTOR — IF EQUIPPED .....73

BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) —

IF EQUIPPED ....................74

BRAKE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .......77

LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ...........81

PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —

IF EQUIPPED.....................84

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA —

IF EQUIPPED.....................88

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM .......90

CYBERSECURITY ..................92

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO............93

RADIO 3.0 ......................94

UCONNECT 5.0 ..................97

UCONNECT 6.5NAV ...............110

UCONNECT PHONE ..............129

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ....140

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .......140

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ..........142

POWER OUTLET .................143

UTILITY

CARGO AREA FEATURES ............144

TRAILER TOWING ................145

RECREATIONAL TOWING

(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .........146

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .............148

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS .....148

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........157

TIRE SERVICE KIT STORAGE ...........158

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........161

JUMP STARTING ..................170

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...........174

TOW EYE USAGE — IF EQUIPPED .......175

GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ...........178

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .........179

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS)........................181

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........181

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

HOOD .......................182

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO ...184

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L .......186

FLUID CAPACITIES ................188

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

PARTS .......................188

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .........189

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........189

FUSES ........................195

ADDING FUEL ..................199

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ..........201

TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ......208

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .......211

BULB REPLACEMENT ...............212

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER ............213

FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER ......213

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED .....................213

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ...........213

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITED STATES ..................214

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR ....215

FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......216

INDEX

......................217

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WELCOME FROM FIAT

Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT vehicle. Be assured that it represents preci-

sion workmanship, distinctive s tyling, and high quality.

Your new FIAT 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 ei-

ther standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of fea-

tures 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 specifica-

tions and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any

obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufac tured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the im-

portant 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. Additional DVD opera-

tional information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on

www.fiatusa.com/en/owners/manuals.

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

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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 ve-

hicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under t he brake pedal and accelera-

tor pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor ma t installation or mounting can cause interference

with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of

the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Al-

lowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of rea-

sons. 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 se-

lector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-

dren. 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 pos-

sible injury or damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual for further details.

Use Of Af termarket Products (Electronics)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or char-

gers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features. If you are experiencing

difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices

to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle

best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your

satisfaction.

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DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Headlight Switch pg. 59

2. Instrument Cluster Display Controls pg. 140

3. Turn Signal/Light Lever pg. 61

4. Speedometer pg. 6

5. Instrument Cluster Display pg. 141

6. Electronic Speed Control pg. 66

7. Tachometer pg. 6

8. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 62

9. Audio System pg. 90

10. ParkSense pg. 84

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11. Glove Compartment

12. Climate Controls pg. 69

13. Media Hub – Playing iPod/USB/MP3/Aux Devices pg. 100

14. Power Outlet pg. 143

15. Gear Selector

16. Heated Seats — If Equipped pg. 53

17. Power Mirror Switch

18. Power Window Switch

19. Power Door Locks

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Speedometer

2. Fuel Gauge

3. Instrument Cluster Display

(See page 148 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)

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4. Temperature Gauge

5. Tachometer

(See page 154 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)

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KEY FOB

The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature allows the

driver to operate the ignition switch with

the push of a button as long as the key fob

is in the passenger compartment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has three

operating modes. The three modes are

STOP/OFF/LOCK, MAR/ON/RUN and

AVV/START.

NOTE:

In case the ignition button does not change

with the push of a button, the 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 but-

ton and push to operate the ignition.

Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate

Push the lock button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Push the unlock button

once to 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 push of the unlock button. Refer to

“Uconnect Customer Programmable Features” for further information.

Panic Alarm

Push and hold the PANIC button for one second to turn the panic alarm on.

Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the panic

alarm off.

NOTE:

• 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.

Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob

1 — Unlock

2 — Lock

3 — Remote Start

4 — Panic

5 — Emergency Key

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• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your

vehicle. If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the ignition is in OFF

mode, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock 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 transmission gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil-

dren), and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in

the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move

the vehicle.

REMOTE START

This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry key fob to start the engine conveniently from

outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of 246 ft

(75 m).

The Remote Starting System also activates the Climate Control and (if equipped) the

optional heated seats and optional heated steering wheel depending on temperatures

outside and inside the car.

• Push remote start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the re-

mote start button a third time shuts the engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, push unlock button and place the ignition in the MAR/ON/RUN

position.

• With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the igni-

tion is placed in the MAR/ON/RUN position.

• The vehicle must be started with the key fob after two consecutive timeouts.

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas

contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monox-

ide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.

• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, win-

dows, 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, the vehicle will

resume the previous operation except if the De-Icer is active; the De-Icer timer and op-

eration will continue.

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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 liftgate release are disabled.

If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle security alarm will provide the following au-

dible 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:

Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the

lock button on the key fob 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 igni-

tion is placed in the MAR/ON/RUN mode, 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 place the ignition in the MAR/ON/RUN mode.

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 pre-

viously described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle security alarm will arm re-

gardless 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 batter y is reconnected. The exterior lights will

flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle security alarm.

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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY

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 stop-

ping 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.

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

(1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to

lock all four doors and liftgate.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

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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 “Multime-

dia” in your vehicle’s Owner's Manual on www.fiatusa.com/en/owners/manuals for fur-

ther 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 Push” is programmed, only

the liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. To select between “Unlock

Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect Set-

tings” in “Multimedia” in your vehicle’s Owner's Manual on

www.fiatusa.com/en/owners/manuals for further information.

• If a key fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door

lock switch, t he doors and lif tgate will unlock. On the third attempt of pushing the

door handle lock button, 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 t he 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 And Button

When Locking

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Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate

To Lock The Liftgate

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within

5ft(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the Passive

Entr y lock button located to the right of

the Passive Entry liftgate unlock/release but-

ton.

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is

built into the electronic liftgate handle.

With a valid passive entry key fob within

5ft(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the Passive

Entr y liftgate unlock/release button and pull

to open the liftgate.

NOTE:

Refer to “Doors” in “Getting To Know Your

Vehicle” in your Owner's Manual on

www.fiatusa.com/en/owners/manuals for

further information.

Passive Entry Liftgate Release Button

1 — Passive Entry Lock Button

2 — Electronic Liftgate Handle

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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION

Engine Starting/Stopping

Starting

1. With a valid key fob inside the vehicle.

2. Place the gear selector in PARK or

NEUTRAL.

3. While pushing the brake pedal, push the

ENGINE START/STOP button once. If

the engine fails to start, the starter will

disengage automatically after 10 sec-

onds.

4. To stop the cranking of the engine prior

to the engine starting, push the button

again.

NOTE:

In case the ignition mode does not change

with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a

back up method can be used to operate the ignition. Put the nose side of the key fob

agains t the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition.

Stopping

1. Place the gear selector in PARK.

2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition will return to the OFF

mode.

NOTE:

If the gear selector 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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RUN Position 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 In The OFF Mode:

1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition to the RUN

mode.

2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to return the ignition to the

OFF mode.

NOTE:

If the ignition is left in the RUN (engine not running) mode and t he transmission is in

PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition

will return to the OFF mode.

In case the ignition does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a

low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the igni-

tion. 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.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety fea tures in your vehicle are the restraint systems:

Occupant Restraint Systems Features

• Seat Belt Systems

• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags

• Child Restraints

Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on

some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your au-

thorized dealer.

Important Safety Precautions

Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your

restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying

air bag:

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a

rear seat.

2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the

front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child

restraint (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for further information).

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3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (refer to

“Child Restraints” in this section for further information) should be secured in a ve-

hicle with a rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil-

dren who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride

properly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.

4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

5. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that

you are using it properly.

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 al-

low the front air bags room to inflate.

8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and deploy-

ment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occupants

and the door and occupants could be injured.

9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled

person, refer to the “Consumer Assistance” section for customer service contact

information.

WARNING!

• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passen-

ger front air bag can cause deat h or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger,

including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.

• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.

Seat Belt Systems

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.

Research has shown t hat seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of inju-

ries 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 strik-

ing the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.

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Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)

Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped

BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat passenger

(if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle their seat belts. The

Belt Alert feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN posi-

tion.

Initial Indication

If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN po-

sition, a 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 in the START or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn

on and remain on until both outboard front seat belts are buckled. The outboard front

passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an outboard front passenger seat is unoccu-

pied.

BeltAlert Warning Sequence

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 outboard front passenger

seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). 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 se-

quence 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.

Change Of Status

If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passen-

ger 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 ac tive when the outboard front pas-

senger 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.

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BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does

not recommend deactivating BeltAlert.

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 Re-

minder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat passen-

ger 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 pas-

sengers, 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.

• 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. Occu-

pants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an

air bag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe in-

jur y or death in the event of a crash.

• 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 pas-

sengers 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.

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