Safety Checks You Should Perform Inside the Vehicle

Seat Belts

Periodically inspect the seat belt system for cuts, wear, and loose parts. Replace damaged parts immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Front seat belts must be replaced after a crash. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a crash if they were damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there are any questions regarding the seat belts or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.

Airbag Warning Light

Airbag Warning LightThe light will turn on for four to eight seconds to check the lamp when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position. If the light does not come on during starting, stays on, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. After the lamp check, this light will flash once to indicate a fault in the air bag system. It will remain on until the fault is corrected. If the light flashes intermittently or remains on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.

Defroster

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and turning the fan control to high speed. You should feel airflow directed toward the windshield. Have your defroster serviced by an authorized dealer if it does not operate.

Floor Mat Safety Information

Always use floor mats designed for your vehicle. Use only a floor mat that does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals. Use only a floor mat that is securely fastened with the retainers so it cannot slip out of position and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedal, or otherwise affect safe vehicle operation.

• ALWAYS securely attach your floor mat to the floor mat retainers. DO NOT place a floor mat upside down or stack floor mats. Pull lightly to make sure the floor mat is secured by the retainers. Check this regularly.
• ALWAYS REMOVE THE 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.
• ONLY install floor mats designed for your vehicle. NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be properly attached and secured to the vehicle. If it becomes necessary to replace the floor mat, use only a floor mat approved by FCA for your specific make, model, and model year vehicle.
• Use a driver-side floor mat ONLY on the driver-side floor area. To check for interference, with the vehicle properly parked and the engine off, fully depress the accelerator, brake, and clutch (if equipped) pedals to check for interference. If your floor mat interferes with any pedal or is not secured to the floor, remove the floor mat from the vehicle and place the mat in the cargo area.
• Use a passenger-side floor mat ONLY on the passenger-side floor area.
• ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into the driver-side floor area while the vehicle is moving. Objects may become trapped under the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedal and may cause loss of vehicle control.
• NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (such as towels, keys, etc.). These objects may move the floor mat out of position and cause interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedal.
• If the floor mat has been removed and reinstalled, always correctly secure the mat to the floor and check that the floor mat is securely fastened. Fully depress each pedal to check that the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedal, then install the floor mats.
• To clean the floor mats, use only mild soap and water. After cleaning, always check that the floor mat is installed correctly and secured to your vehicle with the floor mat fasteners by gently pulling on the mat.