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Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5-43.

{ Caution

When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery: 1. Push the button on the

transmitter to extend the key. 2. Remove the battery cover by

prying it with a finger.

3. Remove the battery by pushing

on the battery and sliding it toward the key blade.

4.

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.

5. Snap the battery cover back on

to the transmitter.

Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, this feature that allows the engine to be started 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 defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear fog indicator light does not come on during remote start. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-8.

2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up.

3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or

N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START/ STOP button. See Starting the Engine on page 9-18 for additional information about the vehicle's keyless ignition with pushbutton start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.

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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. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2.

Starting the Vehicle To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Press and release Q.

2.

Immediately 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. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Start the vehicle before driving.

Extending Engine Run Time The engine run time can also be extended by another 10-minutes, if during the first 10 minutes Steps 1–3 are repeated while the engine is still running. 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 and the engine will run 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: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and 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 (Key Access) or if the key is in the vehicle (Keyless Access). The hood is not closed.

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To lock or unlock the door from outside the vehicle, press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the key in the driver door. From inside the vehicle with the doors locked, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it. Push down on the door lock knob on the top of the door. Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3 and Power Door Locks on page 2-12.

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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.

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

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).

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

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Power Door Locks

K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-48 for more information.

Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed.

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 doors immediately. This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-48.

Automatic Door Locks

Automatic Door Lock The doors can be programmed to automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). See “Power Door Locks” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5-48. Automatic Door Unlock If Automatic Door Locking is turned on, then all doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P (Park).

Lockout Protection If equipped with pushbutton start and the vehicle is in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, and locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. If equipped with a keyed ignition, and the key is in the ignition when locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock.

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Lockout Protection with the key in the ignition can be manually overridden with the driver door open by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch. If Unlocked Door Anti Lockout is turned on and the vehicle is off, and locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menus. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-48.

Safety Locks The vehicle has power safety locks. Power safety locks will lock the rear windows and not allow the rear doors to be opened from the inside.

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press the safety lock twice to deactivate the safety locks. See “Rear Window Lockout” under Power Windows on page 2-21.

Press Z to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light will illuminate. This switch also disables the power window controls on the rear doors. Press Z again to deactivate the safety locks on the rear doors. If a rear door handle is being pulled at the same time the safety lock is deactivated, that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Release the handle, then

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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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Warning (Continued)

. 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 Systems” 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 9-26.

Trunk Release

To open the trunk: Press | on the driver door. Press V or Y on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

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following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside.

Emergency Trunk Release Handle

{ Caution

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.

Press the touch pad under the vehicle emblem after unlocking all doors.

To close the trunk, use the pull cup as an aid.

There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle will glow

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

Vehicle Alarm System This vehicle has a anti-theft alarm system.

The 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 Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the trunk is open. Slow Flash: Alarm system is armed. Arming the Alarm System 1. Close the trunk and the hood.

Turn off the vehicle.

2. Lock the vehicle in one of

three ways:

Use the RKE transmitter. Use the Keyless Access system, if equipped. 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.

The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key. If the driver door 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. If a door, the hood, or the trunk is opened without first disarming the system, the turn signals will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. Disarming the Alarm System Do one of the following to disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: . Press K on the RKE transmitter.

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. Unlock the vehicle using the

Keyless Access system, if equipped.

. Start the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed.

. Always unlock a door with the

RKE transmitter or use the Keyless Access system, if equipped.

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 on the RKE transmitter and the horn chirps three times, an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed.

If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Security Messages on page 5-46.

Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15.

Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) 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 the correct 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. 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.

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If the engine still 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.

Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) 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 transmitter leaves the vehicle. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition button is pushed in and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle.

The security light on the instrument cluster comes on when there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the vehicle does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the vehicle off and try again.

If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter, or place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. If the vehicle does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the transmitter pocket, your vehicle needs service. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new transmitter programmed to the vehicle. Do not leave the transmitter or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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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. Reverse Tilt Mirrors If equipped with memory features, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the driver to view the curb when parallel parking. The mirror(s)

return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the ignition is turned off, or the vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above a predetermined speed.Turn this feature on or off through vehicle personalization. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-48

Power Mirrors

Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door.

To adjust a mirror: 1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose driver or passenger mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.

3. Return the selector switch to the

center position.

Memory Mirrors If equipped, the vehicle may have memory mirrors. See Memory Seats on page 3-6.

Folding Mirrors

Manual Folding Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.

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Heated Mirrors The vehicle has heated mirrors: 1 (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1.

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 feature allows the driver to view the curb when parallel parking. The mirror(s) return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the ignition is turned off, or the vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above a predetermined speed. Turn this feature on or off through vehicle personalization. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-48.

Interior Mirrors

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.

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 on page 14-1. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of the headlamps from behind. This feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

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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. Rear Window Lockout

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.

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 on page 2-1.

The power window switches on the driver door control all four windows. The passenger doors have a window switch for that window. Press 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 or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-24.

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To program each front window: 1. The ignition is in ACC/

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

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.

This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press Z { to activate the rear window lockout switch. An indicator light comes on when activated. This switch also disables the door locks on the rear doors. See Safety Locks on page 2-13. Press Z { again to deactivate the lockout switch. If the indicator light 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.

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.

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Roof

Sunroof

For vehicles with a sunroof, 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 9-24. To open or close the sunroof, press the switch (1) to the first detent position.

To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close sunroof switch (1) 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 (2). 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 will then return to the full-open or vent position. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure.

Initializing After a power failure, the sunroof operation may be limited. Have the system initialized by a dealer technician.

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.

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

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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.

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Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

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

Rear Seats

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

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-18
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-20
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

How Does an Airbag

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-29
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-30
Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-35
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-37
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Replacing LATCH System

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-46

What Will You See after an

Securing Child Restraints

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-48

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

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Head Restraints The vehicle's front and 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.

Front Seat

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.

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.

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Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

Seat Position

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 3-38.

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.

{ 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.

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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.

Height Adjustment

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 or rear

. Press and hold the top or bottom

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

. Raise or lower the entire seat by

moving the entire control up or down.

of the control to raise or lower lumbar support.

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

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.

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Reclining Seatbacks

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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. 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.

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

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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.

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2. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

Memory Seats

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.

If equipped, 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

turned off. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

Storing Button Memory Positions To save positions into Button Memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and both

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 manually saved Button Memory positions, press and hold “1” or “2.” The driver seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored to those buttons

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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 (Memory Remote Recall) The Memory Remote Recall feature can recall the driver seat and the 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 are called RKE Memory positions and may be different than the previously mentioned Button Memory positions saved to the “1” or “2” buttons. To automatically recall RKE Memory positions, unlock the driver door with the RKE transmitter and open the door. On vehicles with Keyless Access, opening the driver door when an RKE transmitter is present will activate the RKE Memory recall. If the driver door is already open, pressing the K button on the RKE transmitter will also activate the RKE Memory 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 on page 5-48. To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power mirror, or power seat controls.

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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 on page 5-48.

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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.

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

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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.

If equipped, the buttons are part of the climate control system on the center stack. To operate, the ignition and the climate control system must

be on. If the climate control system is off, press the O button to turn it on.

Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights near the heated seat symbol on the display indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

Remote Start Heated Seats If equipped, when it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote start. The heated seats are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started.

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The heated seat indicator lights on the button do not turn on during a remote start. The heated seat temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. The heated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5-48.

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Rear Seats

To fold the seatback down:

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.

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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. 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.

2. Fold the seatback down.

Repeat the steps to fold 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.

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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 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 the steps to raise the other seatback, if necessary.

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

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, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas

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are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-19.

Why Safety Belts Work

When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts! When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the

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safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes 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. Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

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.

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Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. 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 3-31 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-33. 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. There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly.

. Wear the shoulder belt 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.

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You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your safety belt properly. . Never allow the lap or

shoulder belt to become loose or twisted.

. Never wear the shoulder belt

under both arms or behind your back.

. Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest.

Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.

. Sit up straight and always keep

your feet on the floor in front of you.

. Always use the correct buckle

for your seating position.

. Wear the lap part of the belt low

and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic 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.

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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.

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

3. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks. 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 3-17. 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”

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later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.

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 3-12.

4. To make the lap part tight, pull

up on the shoulder belt.

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. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions.

Press down on the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to

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There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. To install a comfort guide to the safety belt:

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear safety belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head.

1. Remove the guide from its

storage pocket on the side of the seat.

move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. 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. Other parts of the vehicle's safety belt system may need to be replaced as well. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3-18.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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. See the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.

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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 all 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 5-19. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3-18.

Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry.

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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

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inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

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 5-20.

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

outboard passenger.

. A seat-mounted side impact

airbag for the driver.

. A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the front outboard passenger.

. A roof-rail airbag for the driver

and the passenger seated directly behind the driver.

. A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front outboard passenger.

The vehicle may have the following airbags: . Seat-mounted side impact airbags for the second row outboard passengers.

All of the airbags have the word AIRBAG embossed on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front outboard passenger. For seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to the door. For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job.

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Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system:

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3-22. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the vehicle should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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Where Are the Airbags?

Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear a safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle.