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SAFETY TIPS

Exhaust Gas

Transporting Passengers

WARNING!

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO

AREA.

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.

Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even-

tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow

these safety tips:

WARNING!

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may

cause serious injury or death.

• It is extremely 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.

• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in

confined areas any longer than needed to move your

vehicle in or out of the area.

• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/

rear doors open, make sure that all windows are

closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set

at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the

engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-

trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the

blower at high speed.

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the

vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust

system.

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Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust

system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the

vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is

damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete

exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-

aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or

loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into

the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the ex-

haust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication

or oil change. Replace as required.

Air Bag Warning Light

The Air Bag warning light

will turn on for four to

eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch

is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on

during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,

have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as

soon as possible. After the bulb check, this light will

illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air

Bag System has been detected. It will stay on until the

fault is removed. If the light comes on intermittently or

remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer

service the vehicle immediately.

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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Seat Belts

Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for

further information.

Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,

frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced

immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Defroster

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place

the blower control on high speed. You should be able to

feel the air directed against the windshield. See an autho-

rized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable.

Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.

Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision

if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-

bing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt or

retractor condition, replace the seat belt.

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Floor Mat Safety Information

WARNING! (Continued)

Always use floor mats designed to fit your vehicle. Only use a

floor mat that does not interfere with the operation of the

accelerator, brake or clutch pedals. Only use a floor mat that is

securely attached using the floor mat fasteners so it cannot slip

out of position and interfere with the accelerator, brake or clutch

pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.

• ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.

NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be properly

attached and secured to your vehicle. If a floor mat

needs to be replaced, only use a FCA approved floor

mat for the specific make, model, and year of your

vehicle.

• ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the driver’s

side floor area. To check for interference, with the

vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully

depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch

pedal (if present) to check for interference. If your

floor mat interferes with the operation of any pedal,

or is not secure to the floor, remove the floor mat

from the vehicle and place the floor mat in your

trunk.

WARNING!

An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked

floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause

your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake,

or clutch pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control. To

prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• ALWAYS securely attach

your floor mat using the

floor mat fasteners. DO NOT install your floor mat

upside down or turn your floor mat over. Lightly pull

to confirm mat is secured using the floor mat fasten-

ers on a regular basis.

• ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on the

passenger’s side floor area.

• ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into

the driver’s side floor area when the vehicle is

moving. Objects can become trapped under accelera-

tor, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of

vehicle control.

• ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR MAT

FROM THE VEHICLE

before installing any other

floor mat. NEVER install or stack an additional floor

mat on top of an existing floor mat.

(Continued)

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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside

The Vehicle

WARNING! (Continued)

• NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,

towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the

position of the floor mat and may cause interference

with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.

• If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-

installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor

and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the

vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for

interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch

pedals then re-install the floor mats.

Tires

Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear

patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects

lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts

and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.

Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (includ-

ing spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.

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Lights

• It is recommended to only use mild soap and water

to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check

your floor mat has been properly installed and is

secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners

by lightly pulling mat.

Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and

exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal

and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches

Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for

fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline

fumes are detected or if fuel, or brake fluid leaks are

suspected. The cause should be located and corrected

immediately.

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