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NOTE:
The system will retain the last setting selected 
by the driver after ignition shut down.
FCW may not react to irrelevant objects such as 
overhead objects, ground reflections, objects 
not in the path of the vehicle, stationary objects 
that are far away, oncoming traffic, or leading 
vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed.
FCW will be disabled like ACC, with the unavail -
able screens.
Service FCW Warning
If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster 
display reads:
ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required
Cruise/FCW Unavailable Service Required
This indicates there is an internal system fault. 
Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal 
conditions, have the system checked by an 
authorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM 
(TPMS)  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will 
warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the 
vehicle recommended cold placard pressure. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by 
about 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This 
means that when the outside temperature 
decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire 
pressure should always be set based on cold 
inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire 
pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for 
at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile 
(1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire 
inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum 
inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. 
The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle 
is driven — this is normal and there should be no 
adjustment for this increased pressure.
See  Ú
page 290 on how to properly inflate the 
vehicle’s tires.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure 
if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure 
warning limit for any reason, including low 
temperature effects and natural pressure loss 
through the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low 
tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and 
will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above 
the recommended cold placard pressure. Once the 
low tire pressure warning (TPMS Warning Light) 
illuminates, you must increase the tire pressure to 
the recommended cold placard pressure in order 
for the TPMS Warning Light to turn off. The system 
will automatically update and the TPMS Warning  Light will turn off once the system receives the 
updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be 
driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this 
information.
NOTE:When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need 
to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) 
above the recommended cold placard pressure in 
order to turn the TPMS Warning Light off.
For example, your vehicle may have a 
recommended cold (parked for more than three 
hours) placard pressure of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the 
ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the 
measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), a 
temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the 
tire pressure to approximately 23 psi (158 kPa). 
This tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn 
on the TPMS Warning Light. Driving the vehicle 
may cause the tire pressure to rise to 
approximately 27 psi (186 kPa), but the TPMS 
Warning Light will still be on. In this situation, the 
TPMS Warning Light will turn off only after the tires 
are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold 
placard pressure value  Ú
page 322.
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NOTE:
The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire 
care and maintenance or to provide warning of 
a tire failure or condition.
The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure 
gauge while adjusting your tire pressure, unless 
your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Fill Alert 
(TFA) system.
Driving on a significantly underinflated tire 
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire 
failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel effi -
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the 
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire 
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility 
to maintain correct tire pressure using an accu -
rate tire pressure gauge, even if underinflation 
has not reached the level to trigger illumination 
of the TPMS Warning Light.
Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire 
pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual 
tire pressure in the tire.
Premium System
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses 
wireless technology with wheel rim mounted 
electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. 
Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the 
valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the 
receiver module.
NOTE:It is particularly important for you to check the tire 
pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly 
and to maintain the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following components:
Receiver module
Four Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors
Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
messages, which display in the instrument 
cluster
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original 
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures 
and warning have been established for the tire 
size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable 
system operation or sensor damage may 
result when using replacement equipment 
that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. 
The TPMS sensor is not designed for use on 
aftermarket wheels and may contribute to a 
poor overall system performance or sensor 
damage. Customers are encouraged to use 
OEM wheels to ensure proper TPMS feature 
operation.
Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the 
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 
sensor to become inoperable. After using an 
aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended 
that you take your vehicle to an authorized 
dealer to have your sensor function checked.
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure 
always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will 
prevent moisture and dirt from entering the 
valve stem, which could damage the TPMS 
sensor.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low 
Pressure Warnings
The TPMS Warning Light will illuminate in 
the instrument cluster and a chime will 
sound when tire pressure is low in one or 
more of the four active road tires. In 
addition, the instrument cluster will display an 
“Inflate to XX” message and a graphic showing the 
pressure values of each tire with the low tire 
pressure values shown in a different color.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display
Should this occur, you should stop as soon as 
possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure 
condition (those shown in a different color in the 
instrument cluster graphic) to the vehicle’s 
recommended cold placard pressure inflation 
value as shown in the “Inflate to XX” message.  Once the system receives the updated tire 
pressures, the system will automatically update, 
the graphic display in the instrument cluster will 
change color back to the original color, and the 
TPMS Warning Light will turn off. The vehicle may 
need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 
15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive 
this information.
NOTE:When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need 
to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) 
above the recommended cold placard pressure in 
order to turn the TPMS Warning Light off.
Low Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display
Service Tire Pressure System Warning
If a system fault is detected, the Tire Pressure 
Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light will flash 
on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on 
solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. In 
addition, the instrument cluster will display a 
"Service Tire Pressure System" message for a 
minimum of five seconds and then display dashes 
(- -) in place of the pressure value to indicate which 
sensor is not being received.
If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will 
repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the 
system fault no longer exists, the TPMS Warning 
Light will no longer flash, and the "Service Tire 
Pressure System" message will no longer display, 
and a pressure value will display in place of the 
dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of the 
following:
Signal interference due to electronic devices or 
driving next to facilities emitting the same radio 
frequencies as the TPMS sensors
Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels 
or wheel housings
Using tire chains on the vehicle
Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS 
sensors
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Vehicles With Compact Spare  
1. The compact spare tire or non-matching full  size does not have a Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not 
monitor the pressure in the compact or 
non-matching full size spare tire.
2. If you install the compact or non-matching full  size spare tire in place of a road tire that has a 
pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, 
upon the next ignition key cycle, the TPMS 
Warning Light will remain on and a chime will 
sound. In addition, the graphic in the 
instrument cluster will still display a different 
color pressure value and an "Inflate to XX" 
message.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes  above 15 mph (24 km/h), the TPMS Warning 
Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and 
then remain on solid. In addition, the 
instrument cluster will display a “Service Tire 
Pressure System” message for five seconds 
and then display dashes (- -) in place of the 
pressure value. 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a 
chime will sound, the TPMS Warning Light will 
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then 
remain on solid, and the instrument cluster will 
display a “Service Tire Pressure System” 
message for five seconds and then display 
dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire  and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the 
compact spare or non-matching full size, the 
TPMS will update automatically. In addition, 
the TPMS Warning Light will turn off and the 
graphic in the instrument cluster will display a 
new pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as 
long as no tire pressure is below the 
low-pressure warning limit in any of the four 
active road tires. The vehicle may need to be 
driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this 
information.
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) can 
be deactivated if replacing all four wheel and tire 
assemblies (road tires) with wheel and tire 
assemblies that do not have TPMS sensors, such 
as when installing winter wheel and tire 
assemblies on your vehicle. To deactivate the TPMS, first replace all four wheel 
and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires not 
equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for 
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The TPMS 
will chime, the TPMS Warning Light will flash on 
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on. The 
instrument cluster will display the “Service Tire 
Pressure System” message and then display 
dashes (--) in place of the pressure values.
Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS 
will no longer chime or display the “Service Tire 
Pressure System” message in the instrument 
cluster but dashes (--) will remain in place of the 
pressure values.
To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel and 
tire assemblies (road tires) with tires equipped with 
TPMS sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for up to 
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The TPMS 
will chime, the TPMS Warning Light will flash on 
and off for 75 seconds and then turn off. The 
instrument cluster will display the “Service Tire 
Pressure System” message and then display 
pressure values in place of the dashes. On the next 
ignition cycle the "Service Tire Pressure System" 
message will no longer be displayed as long as no 
system fault exists.
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Initial Indication
If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch 
is first in the START or ON/RUN position, 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 unoccupied.
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 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.
Change Of Status
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 an 
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 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 prop
-
erly 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.
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How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder 
belt.
2. Grab 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 
(SRS)
All passenger occupants within the vehicle must be 
in a seat equipped with a Seat Belt System and 
Head Restraint for the safety of the passenger.
If the front passenger and/or rear seats have been 
removed do not ride in those areas.
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 an authorized dealer.
The air bag system must be ready to protect you in 
a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller 
(ORC) monitors the internal circuits and 
interconnecting wiring associated with the 
electrical Air Bag System Components. Your 
vehicle may be equipped with the following Air Bag 
System Components:
Air Bag System Components
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
Air Bag Warning Light 
Steering Wheel and Column
Instrument Panel
Knee Impact Bolsters
Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Front and Side Impact Sensors
Seat Belt Pretensioners
Seat Track Position Sensors
NOTE:Vehicles with front passenger seat deleted will not 
be equipped with the Seat Belt Buckle Switch, Seat 
Belt Pretensioner, Supplemental Seat Mounted 
Side Airbag, and Seat Track Position Sensors for 
the front passenger. 
All passenger occupants within the vehicle must be 
in a seat equipped with a Seat Belt System and 
Head Restraint for the safety of the passenger.
If the front passenger and/or rear seats have been 
removed do not ride in those areas.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 only used to install 
rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints 
that have a harness for restraining the child.
WARNING!
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Air Bag Warning Light  
The Occupant Restraint Controller (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.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system 
that may deploy the air bag system even if the 
battery loses power or it becomes disconnected 
prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the 
instrument panel for approximately four to eight 
seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is 
first in 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 dealer 
service the air bag system immediately.
The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on 
during the four to eight seconds when the igni
-
tion switch is first in the ON/RUN position.
The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the 
four to eight-second interval.
The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit -
tently or 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.
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light 
If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is 
detected, which could affect the 
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), 
the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will 
illuminate on the instrument panel. The 
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until 
the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will 
sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag 
Warning Light has come on and a fault has been 
detected. If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light 
comes on intermittently or remains on while driving 
have an authorized dealer service the vehicle 
immediately  Ú page 73.
Front Air Bags  
This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder 
belts for both the driver and front passenger. The 
front air bags are a supplement to the seat belt 
restraint systems. The driver front air bag is 
mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The 
passenger front air bag is mounted in the 
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. 
The words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are 
embossed on the air bag covers.
WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your 
instrument panel could mean you won’t have the 
air bag system 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.
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210SAFETY  
Front Air Bag Operation 
Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional 
protection by supplementing the seat belts. Front 
air bags are not expected to reduce the risk of 
injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. The front 
air bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, 
including some that may produce substantial 
vehicle damage — for example, some pole 
collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset 
collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and 
location of impact, front air bags may deploy in 
crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but 
that produce a severe initial deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle 
deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage 
by themselves are not good indicators of whether 
or not an air bag should have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all 
collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in 
position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) 
detects a collision requiring the front air bags, it 
signals the inflator units. A large quantity of 
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air 
bags. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper 
passenger side of the instrument panel separate 
and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to 
their full size. The front air bags fully inflate in less 
time than it takes to blink your eyes. The front air 
bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain 
the driver and front passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters 
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees 
of the driver and front passenger, and position the 
front occupants for improved interaction with the 
front air bags.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental 
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs).
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) 
are located in the outboard side of the front seats. 
The SABs are marked with “SRS AIRBAG” or 
“AIRBAG” on a label or on the seat trim on the 
outboard side of the seats.
The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occupant 
injury during certain side impacts, in addition to 
the injury reduction potential provided by the seat 
belts and body structure.
Front Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label
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.
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Rollover Events
Side Air Bags and seat belt pretensioners are 
designed to activate in certain rollover events. The 
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines 
whether deployment in a particular rollover event 
is appropriate, based on the severity and type of 
collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good 
indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags and seat 
belt pretensioners should have deployed.
The Side Air Bags and seat belt pretensioners will 
not deploy in all rollover events. The rollover 
sensing system determines if a rollover event may 
be in progress and whether deployment is 
appropriate. In the event the vehicle experiences a 
rollover or near rollover event, and deployment is 
appropriate, the rollover sensing system will deploy 
the side air bags and seat belt pretensioners on 
both sides of the vehicle.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or 
complete ejection of vehicle occupants through 
side windows in certain rollover or side impact 
events.
Air Bag System Components
NOTE:The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors 
the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring 
associated with electrical Air Bag System Compo -
nents listed below:
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
Air Bag Warning Light 
Steering Wheel and Column
Instrument Panel
Knee Impact Bolsters
Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Front and Side Impact Sensors
Seat Belt Pretensioners
Seat Track Position Sensors
NOTE:Vehicles with front passenger seat deleted will not 
be equipped with the Seat Belt Buckle Switch, Seat 
Belt Pretensioner, Supplemental Seat Mounted 
Side Airbag, and Seat Track Position Sensors for 
the front passenger.
If A Deployment Occurs 
The front air bags are designed to deflate 
immediately after deployment.
NOTE:Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all colli -
sions. This does not mean something is wrong with 
the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air 
bags, any or all of the following may occur:
The air bag material may sometimes cause 
abrasions and/or skin reddening to the occu -
pants as the air bags deploy and unfold. The 
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or 
those you might get sliding along a carpet or 
gymnasium floor. They are not caused by 
contact with chemicals. They are not permanent 
and normally heal quickly. However, if you 
haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or 
if you have any blistering, see your doctor imme -
diately.
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As the air bags deflate, you may see some 
smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal 
by-product of the process that generates the 
non-toxic gas used for air bag inflation. These 
airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, 
nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, 
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat 
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation 
continues, see your doctor. If these particles 
settle on your clothing, follow the garment 
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have 
deployed. If you are involved in another collision, 
the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
NOTE:
Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior 
trim, but they will open during air bag deploy -
ment.
After any collision, the vehicle should be taken 
to an authorized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System  
In the event of an impact, if the communication 
network remains intact, and the power remains 
intact, depending on the nature of the event, the 
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) will determine 
whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response 
System perform the following functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped).
Cut off battery power to the electric motor (if 
equipped).
Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has 
power.
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as 
long as the battery has power or for 15 minutes 
from the intervention of the Enhanced Accident 
Response System.
Unlock the power door locks.
Your vehicle may also be designed to perform any 
of these other functions in response to the 
Enhanced Accident Response System:
Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the HVAC 
Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circulation Door
Cut off battery power to the:
Engine
Electric Motor (if equipped)
Electric power steering
Brake booster
Electric park brake
Automatic transmission gear selector
Horn
Front wiper
Headlamp washer pump (if equipped)
NOTE:After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to 
the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key 
from the ignition switch to avoid draining the 
battery. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in 
the engine compartment and on the ground near 
the engine compartment and fuel tank before 
resetting the system and starting the engine. If 
there are no fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle 
electrical devices (e.g. headlights) after an 
accident, reset the system by following the 
procedure described below. If you have any doubt, 
contact an authorized dealer.WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners 
cannot protect you in another collision. Have the 
air bags, 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.
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