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or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may
not properly classify the occupant. Objects lodged under
the seat or between the seat and the center console can
prevent the occupant’s weight from being measured
properly and may result in the occupant being improp-
erly classified. Ensure that the front passenger seat back
does not touch anything placed on the second row of
seats because this can also affect occupant classification.
Also, if you fold down the seats in the second row check
to be sure they don’t touch the front passenger seat.
If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way, it
should only be serviced by an authorized dealer. If the
seat is removed (or even if the seat attachment bolts are
loosened or tightened in any way), take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer.
If there is a fault present in the OCS, the Airbag Warning
Light (a red light located in the center of the instrument
cluster directly in front of the driver) will be turned on.This indicates that you should take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. The Airbag Warning Light is turned on
whenever there is fault that can affect the operation of the
airbag system. If there is a fault present in the OCS, both
the PAD Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light
are illuminated to show that the passenger airbag is
turned off until the fault is cleared. If an object is lodged
under the seat and interferes with operation of the weight
sensors, a fault will occur which turns on both the PAD
Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light. Once the
lodged object is removed, the fault will be automatically
cleared after a short period of time.
•
The
Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are
located in the center of the steering wheel and the right
side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a
collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator
units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to
inflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation ratesTHINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63
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Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) System
Front Passenger Indicator Light Airbag Status
Adult OFFON
Child ONOFF
Grocery Bags,
Heavy Briefcases
and Other Rela-
tively Light Ob-
jects ON
OFF
Empty or Very
Small Objects OFF*
OFF
* Since the system senses weight, some small objects
will turn the PAD Indicator Light on.
Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PAD
Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding
in the front passenger seat. If an adult occupant’s weight
is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door
or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may not properly classify the occupant. Objects lodged under
the seat or between the seat and the center console can
prevent the occupant’s weight from being measured
properly and may result in the occupant being improp-
erly classified. Ensure that the front passenger seat back
does not touch anything placed on the second row of
seats because this can also affect occupant classification.
Also, if you fold down the seats in the second row check
to be sure they don’t touch the front passenger seat.
If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way, it
should only be serviced by an authorized dealer. If the
seat is removed (or even if the seat attachment bolts are
loosened or tightened in any way), take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer.
If there is a fault present in the Airbag Warning Light (a
red light located in the center of the instrument cluster
directly in front of the driver) will be turned on. This
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫UConnect™ System Features .............149
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............154
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System ....................155
▫ General Information ...................163
 Seats ................................164
▫ Front Seat Adjustment ..................164
▫ Power Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ........165
▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped ...........166
▫ Folding Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped . . 167
▫ Driver’s Seat Back Tilt — If Equipped .......167
▫ Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) —
Convertible .........................168
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints ..............169
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............169▫
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) ...............171
▫ Folding Rear Seat (Convertible) ...........173
▫ Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan) ..............175
▫ Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible) ..........177
▫ Rear Seat Removal (Sedan) ..............181
 To Open And Close The Hood .............183
 Lights ...............................184
▫ Map/Reading Lights (Sedan) .............184
▫ Map/Reading Lights (Convertible) .........185
▫ Multi-Function Control Lever .............186
▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights .............................186
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped .........................187
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat. To avoid heated seat
surfaces coming in contact and potential seat over-
heating, ALWAYS ensure that the seat heater is in the
OFF position (amber lights are on for HIGH or LOW
and no amber lights for the OFF position) before
placing any of the seats into a folded flat position.
Heated seats provide comfort and warmth when needed
for the front driver’s and passenger’s seats. The heaters
provide the same average heat level for both seat and
back cushions. The controls for each heater are located
near the bottom center of the instrument panel. With the ignition switch in the on or run
position, you may choose from HIGH, LOW, or
OFF heat settings. Amber LEDs on the side of
each switch indicate the level of heat in use.
Two LEDs are illuminated for HIGH, one for LOW, and
none for OFF. Pressing the switch once will select the
HIGH setting. Pressing the switch a second time, will
select the LOW setting. Pressing the switch a third time,
will turn the heating elements OFF.
Heated Seat Switches
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TUMBLING REAR SEAT (SEDAN)To provide additional storage in the cargo area, each rear
seat can be tumbled forward.
CAUTION!
It is important that the front seats be pulled forward
to the midpoint of the seat track to avoid contact
between the rear seat and the front seatback. If the
front seat is not pulled forward the two seats will
make contact during the tumbling motion and cause
damage to the rear seat material. After the rear seat is
tumbled forward and secured the front seat can then
be repositioned to the preferred position.
•
Push and hold the button on the seatback and fold
down the rear seatback.
Folding Rear Seat Button
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TUMBLING REAR SEAT (CONVERTIBLE)To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
tumbled forward.
CAUTION!
It is important that the front seats be pulled forward
to the midpoint of the seat track to avoid contact
between the rear seat and the front seatback. If the
front seat is not pulled forward the two seats will
make contact during the tumbling motion and cause
damage to the rear seat material. After the rear seat is
tumbled forward and secured the front seat can then
be repositioned to the preferred position.To tumble the seat forward use the following procedure:
1. The seat back release knobs are located in the trunk
area. Pull the left side seatback release knob to fold down
the left side seatback. Pull the right side seatback release
knob to fold down the right side seatback.
Folding Rear Seat Release Knobs
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REAR SEAT REMOVAL (SEDAN)The rear seats can be removed to provide more cargo
space.•
Push and hold the button on the seatback and fold
down the rear seatback.
•
Pull the release lever located on the outboard side of
the seat. Lift up the seat and tumble the seat forward.
Folding Rear Seat Button
Tumbling Seat Release Strap
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•
Lift up the release levers to disengage the seat from the
floor attachments.
•
Using the handle on the seat, the seat assembly can
now be lifted and removed from the vehicle.NOTE:
Small rollers on the bottom of the folded seat
and a handle at the top allow the seat to be easily moved
when removed from the vehicle.
To reinstall the rear seat, insert the seat into the floor
attachments. Lower the release levers of the seat to latch
the front floor attachments and rotate the seat rearward
to latch the seat. Lift the seat back to its upright latched
position.
WARNING!
In an accident, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
Release Lever Location
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 52
And Pregnant Women .................54,89
Child Restraint ...................... 72,107
Front Seat .......................... 45,82
Pretensioners ........................ 53,88
Rear Seat ........................... 45,82
Reminder ............................ 232
Untwisting Procedure .................. 52,88
Seat Belts (Convertible) .................... 81
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 44
Seats ................................. 164
Adjustment .......................... 164
Cleaning ............................ 414
Easy Entry ........................... 168
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan) ......... 40
Folding Front Passenger ................. 167
Head Restraints ....................... 169
Heated ............................. 169
Lumbar Support ....................... 166 Power
.............................. 165
Rear Folding ................. 171,173,175,177
Rear Folding (Convertible) ................ 173
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................... 171
Removal ............................ 181
Seatback Release .................... 167,168
Tilting ........................... 167,168
Tumbling Rear (Convertible) .............. 177
Tumbling Rear (Sedan) .................. 175
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 36
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 399
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) .................15,37
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service and Maintenance .................. 434
Service Assistance ....................... 461
Service Contract ......................... 463
Service Manuals ........................ 465
Setting the Clock .................. 250,253,261
Settings, Personal ........................ 244
INDEX 483
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