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As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑5 for more information.


Roadside Assistance and OnStar If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact


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Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.


Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.


Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. Sign up today at: www.buickownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).


OnStar®


For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live


Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built‐in sensors automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. How OnStar Service Works Q : Push this blue button to connect to a specially trained OnStar Advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar Emergency Advisors. X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation.


Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; or push the Q button to speak with an OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service is subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Glove Box Kit.


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OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles at all times. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar service. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. The vehicle must have a working electrical system and adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate. OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment is not properly installed or you have not maintained it even if the vehicle is in good working order and in compliance


with all government regulations. If you try to add, connect, or modify any equipment or software in the vehicle, OnStar service may not work. Other problems beyond OnStar's control may prevent service to you, such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle, damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or jamming. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2 for more information.


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On some vehicles, the Talk button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar Advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Push Q and request a vehicle diagnostic check. If the light appears clear (no light appears), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Push Q to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active.


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Keys and Locks


Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)


System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3


Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)


System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6


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Doors


Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7


Vehicle Security


Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-9
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 2-9


Interior Mirrors


Automatic Dimming Rearview


Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11


Windows


Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14


Exterior Mirrors


Roof


Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11


Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15


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Keys


{ WARNING


Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.


The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks.


Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key. See your dealer if a new key is needed. Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key. If you are locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑5.


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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. 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 will work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3.


The following buttons are on the transmitter: Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to


indicate locking; see “Remote Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31. The fuel door will be locked when the doors are locked. If any door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock. These settings can be modified. See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31. Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑9. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors; see “Remote Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31. The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred. For more information see “Remote Unlock Light Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31.


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Pressing K may also disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑9. V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold V to open the trunk. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. Press and hold 7 for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again, or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN.


Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a 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. See your dealer to have new transmitters programmed. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery in Remote Key” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑29. The battery is not rechargeable. See your dealer to replace the battery.


Door Locks


{ WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous.


. Passengers, especially


children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. 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 death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.


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. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from happening.


To lock and unlock the door, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key from the outside, and the door lock knob or switch from the inside. To unlock or lock the fuel door, use the RKE transmitter or the door lock switch from the inside.


From inside the vehicle with the doors locked, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it. Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. For more information see: . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)


System Operation on page 2‑3. . Power Door Locks on page 2‑5. . Vehicle Personalization on


page 5‑31.


Power Door Locks


K (Unlock): Press to unlock all doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. See “Power Door Locks” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31.


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Power Safety Locks


Manual Safety Locks


Safety Locks The vehicle may have power safety locks or manual safety locks. Power safety locks will lock the rear windows and not allow the rear doors to be opened from the inside. Manual safety locks do not allow the rear doors to be opened from the inside.


Press v to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The LED will illuminate. This switch also disables the power window controls on the rear doors Press v again to deactivate the safety locks on the rear doors. The LED will turn off. If the LED flashes, the feature may not be working properly. See “Rear Window Lockout” under Power Windows on page 2‑12.


Open the rear doors to access the safety locks on the inside edge of each door. To manually set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. the door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked. To return the door to normal operation, turn the slot to the vertical position.


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. Adjust the Climate Control


system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index.


. If the vehicle has a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.


For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑24.


Trunk Release


To open the trunk, press the touchpad (A) under the vehicle emblem.


Doors


Trunk


{ WARNING


Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch 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 trunk/hatch open:


. Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on


or under the instrument panel.


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Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.


To close the trunk, use the pull cup (A) as an aid. Remote Trunk Release To open the trunk, press V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.


There is an emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch. On some vehicles, the release handle can be accessed by folding the rear seat center seatback. See Rear Seats on page 3‑9. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside.


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Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal.


Anti-theft Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. Arming the System To arm the system, close all of the windows and doors and then either: . Press Q on the RKE transmitter. Lock the vehicle using the key in the driver door.


The alarm arms after about 30 seconds. The security light, located in the center of the instrument panel, will flash slowly. Press Q again and the system arms immediately.


Disarming the System To disarm the system press K on the RKE transmitter. Turning off the System Alarm If there is an attempt to open the doors, trunk, or hood without first pressing K on the transmitter or unlocking the driver door with the key, the system alarm will be activated. The exterior lamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. To turn off the system alarm press Q or K on the RKE transmitter.


Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.


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.


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The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. 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.


Exterior 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.


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Power Mirrors


Folding Mirrors


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Manual Foldaway Mirrors The vehicle has 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 The vehicle has heated mirrors: < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1 for more information.


Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. Vehicles with OnStar® have three control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information about the services OnStar provides. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.


Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. 1. Turn the control knob to the


L (left) or R (right) selecting the driver or passenger mirror.


2. Push the control knob to the left,


right, up, or down to adjust the mirror.


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Windows


{ WARNING


Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.


Power Windows


The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a 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).


The power window switches located on the driver door control all four windows. The passenger doors have a window switch that controls that window. Push the switch down to open the window. Pull the front of the switch up to close it. The switches work when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21.


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Rear Window Lockout with Power Safety Locks


restore power to the rear windows, press the button again. The light on the button goes out. If the light flashes, the feature may not be working properly. Rear Window Lockout without Power Safety Locks


Express Window Operation Windows with an express-up or down feature allow the front windows to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. Rear windows only have express down. Pull a window switch up or push it down all the way, release it, and the window goes up or down automatically. Stop the window by pushing or pulling the switch.


For vehicles with power safety locks, the rear window lockout button is on the driver door. Press v to disable the rear window controls and turn on the rear door power safety locks. The light on the button comes on indicating the feature is in use. The rear windows can still be raised or lowered using the driver window switches when the lockout feature is active. To


For vehicles without power safety locks, the rear window lockout switch is on the driver door. This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position.


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Press v to activate the rear window lockout switch. A LED comes on when activated. Press v again to deactivate the lockout switch. If the LED flashes, the feature may not be working properly. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery.


To program each front window, follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in ACC/


ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.


2. Press and hold the power


window switch until the window is fully open.


3. Pull the power window switch up


until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed.


The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows.


Sun Visors


Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod, if available.


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To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the first detent position. To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. To automatically tilt or close the sunroof, press the tilt open or close sunroof switch (B). If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure.


Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation, noise, or plugging within 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.


Roof


Sunroof


On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches are on the overhead console. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21 for more information.


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Initializing the Sunroof If the sunroof cannot be fully closed, or the express open or close feature does not function, the sunroof may need to be initialized. This can happen if the battery has been disconnected or the sunroof has been serviced.


Sunshade The sunshade is manually operated. Close or open the sunshade by sliding. When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade is always open.


Safety Function If the sunroof has any resistance during automatic closing, it will immediately stop and reverse. To override the safety function, press and hold the close sunroof switch. The sunroof closes without the safety function. To stop the movement, release the switch.


To initialize the sunroof: 1. Press the close sunroof switch to the first detent position. Hold the switch in this position for 10 seconds after the sunroof has fully closed.


2. Press the open sunroof switch to the first detent position. Release the switch when the sunroof is fully opened.


3. Press the open sunroof switch to the first detent position and hold for 10 seconds. The sunroof will automatically close. The switch can be released when the sunroof stops.


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Seats and Restraints


Head Restraints


Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2


Front Seats


Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-5
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8


Rear Seats


Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Rear Seat


Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . 3-10


Safety Belts


Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
How to Wear Safety Belts


Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Safety Belt Use During


Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-26
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Replacing Safety Belt System


Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-26


Airbag System


Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-29
When Should an Airbag


Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30


What Makes an Airbag


Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32


How Does an Airbag


Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32


What Will You See after an


Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32


Passenger Sensing


System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34


Servicing the Airbag-Equipped


Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38


Adding Equipment to the


Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-38
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-39
Replacing Airbag System


Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-40


Child Restraints


Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Infants and Young


Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-45
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-48
Lower Anchors and Tethers


for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49


Replacing LATCH System


Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-57


Securing Child Restraints


(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57


Securing Child Restraints


(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-59


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Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.


{ 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.


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 chance of a neck injury in a crash.


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Rear Seat


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Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑49.


To raise or lower the head restraint, press the release button located on the side of the head restraint and pull up or push the head restraint down and release the button. Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front head restraints are not designed to be removed.


Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the release button, located on the head restraint post on the top of the seatback, while you push the head restraint down.


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Front Seats


Seat Adjustment


Seat Position


{ WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.


To adjust the seat position: 1. Pull the handle under the front of


the seat cushion.


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.


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Height Adjustment


Power Seat Adjustment


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Press and hold the top or bottom of the switch to raise or lower the seat. Release the switch when the desired height is reached.


To adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or


rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.


To adjust the lumbar support: . Press and hold the front or rear


of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.


. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.


. Press and hold the top or bottom


of the control to raise or lower lumbar support.


. Raise or lower the entire seat by


moving the entire control up or down.


Release the control when the desired level of support is reached.


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Reclining Seatbacks { 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 when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it 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.


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The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the 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.


Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.


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Manual 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 recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and 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 the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.


2. Push and pull on the seatback to


make sure it is locked.


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Power Reclining Seatbacks


To adjust a power seatback, if equipped:


Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.


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Heated Front Seats { WARNING


If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. 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.


Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Indicator lights on the climate control display show the current setting. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.


The buttons are on the climate control panel. To operate, the ignition must be on.


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Rear Seats


To fold the seatback down:


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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. Notice: 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.


1. Be sure the safety belt is in the


retainer clip.


2. Pull on the lever on the top of


the seatback to unlock it. A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked.


3. Fold the seatback down.


Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other seatback, if desired.


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Raising the Seatback { 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.


{ 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.


To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place. Make sure the safety belt is in the retainer clip and is not twisted or caught in the seatback. A tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place.


2. Push and pull the top of the


seatback to be sure it is locked into position.


3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other seatback, if necessary.


When the seat is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked position.


Rear Seat Pass-Through Door


The vehicle may have a door in the rear seat that provides access to the trunk. Lower the rear seat armrest to access the pass-through door. Pull the release handle to open the door. To close, push and latch the door. The vehicle may have a lock knob on the pass-through door. Turn the lock knob from the trunk side of the door to lock or unlock the door.


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{ WARNING


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 safety belts. Be sure everyone in the vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.


This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑11 for additional information.


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In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!


Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts.


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Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too.


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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.


Put someone on it.


Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.


Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.


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With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?


A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.


The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...


or the instrument panel...


or the safety belts!


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Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why


should I have to wear safety belts?


A: Airbags are supplemental


systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.


Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?


A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.


Most accidents occur within 40 km (25 mi) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 65 km/h (40 mph). Safety belts are for everyone.


How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 3‑40 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑43. Follow those rules for everyone's protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.


Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know.


Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic


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bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. Q: What is wrong with this?


A: The shoulder belt is too loose.


A: The lap belt is too loose. It will


It will not give as much protection this way.


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You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body.


Q: What is wrong with this?


not give nearly as much protection this way.


{ WARNING


You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.


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the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle the belt into the buckle nearest you.


Q: What is wrong with this?


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You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.


A: The belt is buckled in the wrong


buckle.


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A: The belt is over an armrest.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { WARNING


You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the (Continued)


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belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.


Q: What is wrong with this?


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{ WARNING


You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.


A: The belt is behind the body.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


A: The belt is twisted across


the body.


{ WARNING


You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.


Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.


The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.


2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted.


3. Push the latch plate into the


buckle until it clicks.


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Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑25. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.


4. To make the lap part tight, pull


up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants.


To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle.


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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑14.


Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if the vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3‑26.


Press the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the slide/ trim up. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position.


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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head. This vehicle may come with either an adjustable comfort guide or comfort guides sewn into the side of the rear outboard seatback.


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Adjustable Safety Belt Comfort Guide


To install the adjustable safety belt comfort guide to the seatback and the safety belt:


On vehicles with the adjustable comfort guide, one guide is provided. Additional adjustable comfort guides are available through your dealer.


1. Locate the anchorage loop between the rear outboard seatback and seat bolster, near the top.


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2. Attach the adjustable comfort


3. Place the guide over the belt,


guide to the anchor loop by threading the hook through the loop.


and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.


4. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.


5. The elastic cord on the comfort


guide is adjustable. You can make it longer or shorter by squeezing both ends of the plastic adjuster and pulling on the elastic cord or the guide.


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6. Adjust the guide so the shoulder


portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper comfort guide adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.


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A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.


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Sewn‐in Safety Belt Comfort Guide


7. Buckle, position, and release


the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.


To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Un-hook the guide from the loop on the seat. Store the guide in a convenient place like the glove box for the next time it is needed.


On vehicles with the sewn‐in comfort guide, there is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat.


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To install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its


storage pocket on the side of the seat.


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and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.


2. Place the guide over the belt,


and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.


3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.


{ WARNING


A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder


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4. Buckle, position, and release


the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.


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To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Store the guide in its storage pocket on the side of the seatback.


Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.


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Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.


A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.


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Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑11 for more information. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑26.


Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING


Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.


Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash


{ WARNING


A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.


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After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑11.


Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the right front


passenger.


. A seat-mounted side impact


airbag for the driver.


. A seat-mounted side impact


airbag for the right front passenger.


. A roof-rail airbag for the driver


and the passenger seated directly behind the driver.


. A roof-rail airbag for the right


front passenger and the

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