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1. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
3. Air Delivery Modes 4. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 5. Defrost 6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Fan Controls 8. Air Conditioning or Comfort/
Eco Air Conditioning
9. Recirculation 10. Heated Steering Wheel (If
Equipped)
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 138 (If Equipped).
DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature: 1. Move the shift lever from
D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode).
2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the top of the shift lever to upshift, or press the − (minus) end of the button to downshift.
See Manual Mode 0 166.
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Vehicle Features
Cruise Control
Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.
o : Press to turn the cruise control system on or off. A white indicator comes in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. RES/+ : If there is a set speed in memory, move the thumbwheel up briefly to resume to that speed or hold upward to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.
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SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed. n : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control 0 171.
Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.
1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear
the menu item displayed.
2. w x : Turn the band to scroll
through the menu items.
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3. MENU: Press to display the
DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 113.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator, V, when a vehicle is detected ahead. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a visual alert and rapidly beeps. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 178.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The
LDW light, @, is green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane without using a turn signal in that direction, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 181.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If equipped, SBZA will detect moving vehicles in the next lane over in the vehicle's side blind zone area. When this happens, the SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 179.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the infotainment system display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 0 174.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System If equipped, the RCTA system uses a triangle with an arrow displayed on the RVC screen to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will sound. See “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” under Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 0 174.
Parking Assist If available, Front and Rear Parking Assist (FRPA) uses sensors on the front and rear bumpers to detect
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Vent : Press and hold the front or rear of switch (2) to vent or close the sunroof. Manually close the sunshade. The sunroof will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure. If problems persist, see your dealer. See Sunroof 0 39.
If equipped, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Open/Close : Press and hold the front or rear of switch (1) to open or close the sunroof.
objects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). FRPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's front and rear bumpers clean to ensure proper operation. See Parking Assist 0 176.
Power Outlets The accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There is one accessory power outlet on the center stack below the climate control. This outlet is powered when the key is in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 161. See Power Outlets 0 98.
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started. . To turn off traction control, press
and release g on the center stack. i illuminates in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages 0 120.
. Press and release g again to turn traction control back on.
. To turn off both Traction Control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until g and i illuminate in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages 0 120.
. Press g again to turn on both
systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 169.
Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 152. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 231.
Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
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Remember, the oil life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Press the MENU button to
show Remaining Oil Life on the display. This display shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If 99% is displayed, that means that 99% of the current oil life remains.
2. To reset the engine oil life
system, press the SET/CLR button while the oil life display is active. After a few seconds, there will be a single chime and the oil life will be reset to 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately. See Engine Oil Life System 0 197.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
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. Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Buick owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 283.Buick Encore Owner Manual 9234779) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15
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Keys, Doors, and WindowsKeys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 28
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 31
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 33
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 34Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 36
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 36
Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Keys and Locks
Keys
{ Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.
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impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.
The ignition key, key rings, and RKE transmitter, if equipped, are designed to work together. As a system, they reduce the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position. If replacements or additions are required, see your dealer. Limit added items to a few essential keys or small, light items no larger than an RKE transmitter. The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks.
Press the key release button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key blade. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key. The key code is stamped on the key number plate and can be used to make new keys at any dealer. Store this information in a safe place outside the vehicle. If it becomes difficult to turn the key in the ignition, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. See your dealer if a new key is needed.
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If the key is unintentionally rotated while the vehicle is running, the ignition could be moved out of the RUN position. This could be caused by heavy items hanging from the key ring, or by large or long items attached to the key ring that could be contacted by the driver or steering wheel. If the ignition moves out of the RUN position, the engine will shut off, braking and steering power assist may be (Continued)
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If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program 0 283. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 293.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 289. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The RKE transmitter may work up to 30 m (98 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 26.
The following may be available: Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors or, if equipped, the locking fuel door.
The hazard warning flashers may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking. See “Remote Lock/ Unlock/Start” under Vehicle Personalization 0 121. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed and Open Door Anti Lock Out is enabled through vehicle personalization, all doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. See “Remote Lock/Unlock/Start” under Vehicle Personalization 0 121. Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 33. K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the driver door, all doors or, if equipped, the locking fuel door. See “Remote Lock/Unlock/Start” under Vehicle Personalization 0 121. The hazard warning flashers will flash to indicate unlocking. See “Remote Lock/Unlock/Start” under Vehicle Personalization 0 121. Pressing K will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 33.
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7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm) : If equipped, press and hold briefly to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. / (Remote Vehicle Start) : If equipped, press Q and then press and hold / for several seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 28. The buttons on the keys are disabled when there is a key in the ignition. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a
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replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed.
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter To program a new key: 1.
Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn the key to the ON/ RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF,
3.
and remove the key. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter U.S. owners are permitted to program a new key to their vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that Canadian owners see their dealer for programming new keys when a recognized keys is not available. If there are no currently recognized keys available, follow this procedure to program the first key. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you. 1.
Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security
light will come on.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional
keys are to be programmed.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the
security light turns off.
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4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle.
Remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with a Recognized Transmitter.” Battery Replacement The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery:
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start) : This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear window defogger may come on during a remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear window defogger indicator light does not come on during a remote start. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Heated Front Seats 0 47. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements.
1. Extend the key blade and open
the battery cover on the back of the transmitter by prying with a finger.
2. Remove the used battery by
3.
pushing on the battery and sliding it toward the key blade. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Push the battery down until it is held in place. Replace with a CR2032
or equivalent battery.4. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.
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Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 26.
Starting the Vehicle To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Press and release Q. 2.
Immediately after completing Step 1, press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. The turn signal lamps flashing confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received.
When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, repeat the steps if a 10-minute extension is desired. Remote start can be extended only once.
Extending Engine Run Time The engine run time can also be extended by another 10 minutes, if during the first 10 minutes Steps 1–2 are repeated while the engine is still running. An extension can be requested 30 seconds after starting. This provides a total of 20 minutes. The remote start can only be extended once. When the remote start is extended, the second 10-minute period is added on to the first 10 minutes for a total of 20 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts, or a remote start with an extension, are allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition must be changed to ON/RUN/START and then back to OFF before the remote start procedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: . The key is in the ignition. . The hood is not closed. . The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. The malfunction indicator lamp
is on.
. The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
. The oil pressure is low. . Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote start with an extension, have already been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
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Door Locks
{ Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even
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death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.
To lock or unlock a door manually: . From the inside, to lock the door,
use the lock knob on the top of the door panel.
. From the outside, turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press K or Q on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Power Door Locks
K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock) : Press to lock the doors. Power door locks features can be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed.
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When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch while the door is open, a chime will sound three times indicating delayed locking is active. The doors will lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before that time, the five-second timer will reset when all doors are closed again. Press Q on the door lock switch again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to lock the doors immediately. This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). To unlock the doors: . Press K on a door.
. Shift the transmission into
P (Park).
Automatic door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
Lockout Protection When locking is requested with the driver door open and the key in the ignition, all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. This can be manually overridden by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch. If Open Door Anti Lockout is turned on, the vehicle is off with the driver door open, and door locking is requested, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The Open Door Anti Lockout feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menus. See Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the safety lock: Insert the key into the safety 1. lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door. 3. Do the same for the other
rear door.
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To open a rear door when the safety lock is on: 1. Unlock the door by activating
the inside handle, by using the power door lock switch, or by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. 2. Open the door from the
outside.
To cancel the safety lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it
2.
from the outside. Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position. Do the same for the other door.
Doors
Liftgate
{ Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or hatch/trunk open: . Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument panel.
. Adjust the climate control
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highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust 0 164.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.
To lock or unlock the liftgate from inside, press Q or K on the power door locks. See Power Door Locks 0 30.
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To lock or unlock the liftgate from outside, press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 26.
Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System If equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, the indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, shows the status of the system.
To open the liftgate, press the touch pad in the pull cup below the license plate and lift manually. To close the liftgate, push from the center to ensure that it fully latches.
An indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system: Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Fast Flast : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the liftgate, or the hood is open. Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed. Arming the Alarm System 1. Turn off the vehicle. 2. Lock the vehicle in one of
two ways: . Use the RKE transmitter. . With a door open, press Q on the interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm
system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating. Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system.
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The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key. If any door or the hood is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10–second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated. The alarm will also be activated if any door or the the hood is opened without first disarming the system. When the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. Disarming the Alarm System To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: . Press K on the RKE transmitter. . Start the vehicle.
Avoid setting off the alarm by accident by locking the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle after all occupants have exited.
. Always unlock the vehicle with
the RKE transmitter.
Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, an attempted break-in has occurred while the system was armed.
Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement 0 289.
Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system. Only an authorized key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged.
The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
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When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try another ignition key. If the engine does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be damaged. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
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Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{ Warning
A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat.
To adjust the mirrors: 1. Turn the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Move the control to adjust the
mirror.
3. Turn the selector switch to 9
to deselect the mirror.
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Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.
Heated Mirrors This vehicle has heated mirrors: 1 (Rear Window Defogger) : Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control Systems 0 135.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors If equipped with memory seats, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the curb to be seen when parallel parking. The mirror(s) return to the original position when: . The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or remains in R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.
. The ignition is turned off. . The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle may have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See OnStar Overview 0 293. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.
Windows
{ Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
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pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{ Warning
Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat, use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows. See Keys 0 24.
The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a
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the switch. Press or pull the window switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled by pressing or pulling the switch. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or replaced, windows with the express-up feature need to be reprogrammed for this feature to work. To program the window: 1. Close all doors with the ignition
in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when RAP is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 161. 2. Press and continue to hold the window switch until the window is fully open.
3. Pull up and hold the window switch to close the window. Continue to hold it briefly after the window is fully closed.
4. Repeat for each window that has the express-up feature.
Anti-Pinch Feature The anti-pinch feature is on windows with the express-up feature. If an object is in the way of the window as it is express-closing, or in certain weather conditions like severe icing, the window will stop and open to a factory preset position. The window functions normally once the obstruction is removed. Rear Window Lockout
The rear window lockout feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position.
The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. The switches work when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 161. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise it. Express-Up/Express-Down Windows If equipped, a window with the express-up/down feature can be raised or lowered without holding
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Roof
Sunroof
Press Z to activate the rear window lockout switch. The indicator light comes on when activated. Press Z again to deactivate the lockout switch.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. If equipped, detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or to extend along the rod. If equipped, there is a lighted mirror on the sun visor. Lift the cover to open.
If equipped, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Open/Close : Press and hold the front or rear of switch (1) to open or close the sunroof. Vent : Press and hold the front or rear of switch (2) to vent or close the sunroof.
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Express-Open/Express-Close : To express-open or express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front or rear of switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Manually close the sunshade. The sunroof will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof then returns to the full-open position.
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Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof. If water is see dripping into the water drainage system, this is normal.
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Replacing LATCH System Parts
After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Securing Child Restraints
(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Securing Child Restraints (Front
Passenger Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 44
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 58Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Replacing Safety Belt SystemParts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 61
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Passenger Sensing System . . . 65
Servicing the Airbag-EquippedVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 69
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 70
Replacing Airbag System Partsafter a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Infants and Young Children . . . . 72
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 75
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 76
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . 77
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Head Restraints { Warning
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chances of a neck injury in a crash.
The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable.
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Rear Seats The rear seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that can be lowered for better visibility when the rear seat is unoccupied.
When an occupant is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the upright position. Pull the head restraint up and push it rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked. Rear outboard head restraints are not removable.
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Front Seats
Seat Adjustment { Warning
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down.
To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of
the seat.
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2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure it is locked in place.
Power Seat Adjustment
. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.
To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks 0 44. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 44.
Lumbar Adjustment
Reclining Seatbacks
{ Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
If available, press the front or rear of the switch to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the switch when the desired level of support is reached.
Manual Seat Shown, Power Seat
Similar
To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever.
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The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.
If necessary, move the safety belt out of the way to access the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
{ Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job.
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Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.
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If available, the MEM, “1,” and 2
buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the driver seat and outside mirror positions. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions. The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 26.Storing Button Memory Positions To save positions into Button Memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and
outside mirrors to the desired driving positions.
2. Press and hold MEM (Memory) and 1 at the same time until a beep sounds.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a
second driver using 2.
Recalling Button Memory Positions To recall the Button Memory positions, press and hold 1 or 2. The driver seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored to those buttons when pressed. Releasing 1 or 2 before the stored positions are reached stops the recall. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.
Recalling RKE Memory Positions The RKE memory feature can recall the driver seat and outside mirrors to previously stored RKE Memory positions when entering the vehicle. Every time the ignition is placed in OFF, the positions of the driver seat and outside mirrors are automatically stored to the RKE transmitter that was used to start the vehicle. These positions and settings are called RKE Memory positions and may be different than the previously mentioned Button Memory positions saved to the 1 or 2 buttons. To recall, press K on the RKE transmitter and open the driver door. If the driver door is already open, press K on the RKE transmitter to activate the recall. The driver seat and outside mirrors will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions. This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
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To stop recall movement, press one of the memory or power seat controls. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds. Try recalling the exit position again. If the exit position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.
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There is an armrest on the inboard side of the driver seat. To raise or lower the armrest, push up or pull down on the armrest.
Heated Front Seats { Warning
If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat.
To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power mirror, or power seat controls. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by opening the driver door and pressing the RKE transmitter K button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.
Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle. To activate, place the ignition in OFF and open the driver door. If the driver door is already open, placing the ignition in OFF will activate the recall. This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
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Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the heated seat controls to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated seat indicator lights on the control do not turn on during a remote start. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. The heated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless the heated seat feature is enabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 28 and Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
Folding Seatback The front passenger seatback folds flat.
{ Warning
If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inflate. For more information, see Where Are the Airbags? 0 61 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 152.
{ Warning
Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items before driving.
To fold the seatback: 1. Lower the head restraint all the
way. See Head Restraints 0 42.
If equipped, the controls are on the climate control panel. The engine must be running to operate the heated seats.
Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press the control once for the highest setting. With each press of the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.
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2. Move the seat as far back as
1. Lift the lever fully to unlock the
seatback. Then, raise the seatback and push it rearward until it re-engages.
2. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked in place.
{ Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
possible. See Seat Adjustment 0 43.
3. Lift the lever fully and fold the
seatback forward. If necessary, move the safety belt out of the way to access the lever.
4. Continue lowering the seatback until it is completely folded and locks in place.
To raise the seatback:
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Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
Caution
Folding the rear seatback prior to tilting the seat cushion forward may damage the rear seat. Always tilt the rear seat cushion forward before folding the seatback.
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To fold a seatback down: 1. Make sure the floor area in
front of the rear seats is clear. 2. Fully lower the head restraint.
See Head Restraints 0 42.
3. Slide the front seats forward
and place the front seatbacks in the upright position. See Seat Adjustment 0 43 and Reclining Seatbacks 0 44.
The seat cushion must be tilted forward before the seatback is folded down. Otherwise, the seatback will not fold down properly.
Rear Seat with Retainer Hook on
the Seatback
6. Reach under the belt and pull
the lever on top of the seatback to unlock the seatback. A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked.
Rear Seat with Retainer Hook on
the Seatback
5. Make sure the safety belt is in the retainer hook on top of the seatback, if equipped.
4. Pull the strap on the front edge
of the rear seat cushion to release the cushion. Tilt the seat cushion forward toward the front of the vehicle.
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7. Fold the seatback forward
and down.
Safety Belt Clip on Side Trim
8. Place the outboard safety belt
in the safety belt clip (if equipped) on the side trim of the vehicle.
9. Repeat Steps 1–8 for the other
seatback and seat cushion, if desired.
Raising the Seatback { Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause
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injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
{ Warning
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
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