2005 Buick Terraza Owners Manual

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1-800-832-8425 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-252-1112 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 7-4 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver’s or passenger’s adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle, such as hand controls and wheelchair/scooter lifts. The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program Call 1-800-252-1112 for Buick Roadside Assistance. As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Call Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number at 1-800-252-1112 to speak with a Buick Roadside Assistance representative 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We will provide the following services during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you: Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel, $5 maximum, for the customer to get to the nearest service station. Lock-out Service (identiﬁcation required): Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km). 7-5 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. (cid:127) Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Buick’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Your name, home address, and home telephone number. Telephone number of your location. Location of the vehicle. (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number. (cid:127) Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number, and delivery date of the vehicle. (cid:127) Description of the problem. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. Buick Roadside Assistance: 1-800-252-1112, text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Buick reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Buick’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Buick reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. 7-6 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Courtesy Transportation Buick has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Buick helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one way or round trip shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles (16 km) from the dealership. 7-7 Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement of up to a ﬁve-day maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as a taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses of up to a ﬁve-day maximum may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. 7-8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems, such as those commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, in response to an official request of police or similar government office, as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: use the data for GM research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. 7-9 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). 7-11 Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-12 A Accessory Inﬂator ........................................... 5-60 Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-23 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-67 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-86 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-17 Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-25 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-35 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-34 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9 Airbag System ................................................ 1-54 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 1-67 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-60 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-62 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-66 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-60 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .... 1-61 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-59 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-56 All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-41 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ......................... 2-36 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ......................... 4-12 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...................................... 3-114 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ..................................................... 3-114 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-38 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-77 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-82 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-80 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-84 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-81 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-78 Finish Care ................................................. 5-81 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-83 Glass Surfaces ............................................ 5-80 Instrument Panel ......................................... 5-80 Interior Plastic Components ........................... 5-80 Leather ...................................................... 5-80 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-83 Tires .......................................................... 5-83 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-84 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-84 Vinyl .......................................................... 5-79 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-81 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-81 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ....... 5-82 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-77 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-112 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-114 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-113 Audio System(s) (cont.) Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-114 Navigation/Radio System .............................. 3-96 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-77 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 3-110 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-77 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-112 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-113 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-114 Automatic Transaxle Fluid .......................................................... 5-19 Operation ................................................... 2-33 Battery .......................................................... 5-36 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-19 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-24 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-7 Emergencies ................................................ 4-8 Parking ...................................................... 2-37 System Warning Light .................................. 3-37 Brakes .......................................................... 5-33 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-30 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-42 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps ........................................ 5-44 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-43 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-46 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ........................................ 5-45 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-56 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations ............................ 5-93 Captain Chairs, Rear ........................................ 1-7 Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-22, 2-40, 4-27, 4-39 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-80 Your CD and DVD Player ........................... 3-114 Your CDs and DVDs .................................. 3-113 Cargo Lamp ................................................... 3-19 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-60 Charging System Light .................................... 3-37 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-40 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-84 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-40 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-37 Child Restraints (cont.) Cleaning Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-46 Older Children ............................................. 1-34 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-48 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ........................................... 1-48 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................................... 1-50 Top Strap ................................................... 1-44 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-45 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-43 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-82 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-81 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-78 Finish Care ................................................. 5-81 Glass Surfaces ............................................ 5-80 Instrument Panel ......................................... 5-80 Interior Plastic Components ........................... 5-80 Leather ...................................................... 5-80 Tires .......................................................... 5-83 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-84 Vinyl .......................................................... 5-79 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-81 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-81 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ....... 5-82 Climate Control System Dual .......................................................... 3-25 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-28 Rear .......................................................... 3-29 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ..................... 1-31 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-77 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-26 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6 Convenience Center ........................................ 2-53 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-52 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-39 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-32 Cooling System .............................................. 5-26 Cruise Control Lever ....................................... 3-10 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-43 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-49 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................ 7-10 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ............................................ 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-5 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-11 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System ...................................................... 3-15 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Lighting ............................................. 3-18 Delayed Locking ............................................. 2-12 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-17 Door Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-12 Dual Sliding Doors ....................................... 2-13 Locks ........................................................ 2-10 Power Door Locks ....................................... 2-11 Power Sliding Door ...................................... 2-16 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-13 Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-21 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-45 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-46 DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 3-68 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-51 Driver Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-18 City ........................................................... 4-22 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-3 Freeway ..................................................... 4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-25 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-19 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-32 Winter ........................................................ 4-27 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-25 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ................... 3-96 Eight-Way Power Seats ..................................... 1-4 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-86 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-87 Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-86 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-88 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-87 Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-90 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-87 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-17 Battery ....................................................... 5-36 Engine (cont.) Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-40 Coolant ...................................................... 5-21 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-32 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-39 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-40 Oil ............................................................. 5-13 Oil Life System ........................................... 5-16 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-26 Overheating ................................................ 5-24 Starting ...................................................... 2-31 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-17 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9 Exit Lighting ................................................... 3-18 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-34 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-17 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-83 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-114 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-62 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-62 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-74 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-19 Power Steering ........................................... 5-32 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-32 Folding Tray ................................................... 2-51 Front Console Storage Area ............................. 2-50 Front Reading Lamps ...................................... 3-19 ............................................................... 5-5 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7 Gage ......................................................... 3-44 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-44 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-87 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-88 Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-90 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-87 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-39 Fuel .......................................................... 3-44 Speedometer .............................................. 3-33 Tachometer ................................................. 3-33 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-44 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-48 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-7 Headlamp Wiring ............................................ 5-86 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-42 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System .................................... 3-15 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps ........................................ 5-44 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-43 Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps ................ 5-43 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 Headlamps (cont.) On Reminder .............................................. 3-15 Wiper Activated ........................................... 3-15 Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps ................... 5-43 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4 Heater ........................................................... 3-25 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-44 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-25 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-25 HomeLink® Wireless Control System ................. 2-44 HomeLink® Wireless Control System Operation ..... 2-45 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-11 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-21 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-30 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-37 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-53 Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 3-16 Cluster ....................................................... 3-32 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Interior Lamps Control ..................................... 3-17 J Jump Starting ................................................. 5-36 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labelling, Tire Sidewall .................................... 5-48 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... 3-19 Cargo ........................................................ 3-19 Dome ........................................................ 3-17 Exterior ...................................................... 3-14 Front Reading ............................................. 3-19 Interior Control ............................................ 3-17 Rear Reading ............................................. 3-19 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-46 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-48 Level Control .................................................. 4-39 Liftgate .......................................................... 2-22 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-34 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-38 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-37 Charging System ......................................... 3-37 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-43 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-44 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-44 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-40 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-42 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-35 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-33 Security ..................................................... 3-43 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-39 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-39 Lighting Delayed ..................................................... 3-18 Entry ......................................................... 3-17 Exit ........................................................... 3-18 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-32 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-13 Locks Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-12 Door .......................................................... 2-10 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-13 Power Door ................................................ 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-13 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-16 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-44 Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-51 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-8 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................... 6-9 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-14 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-13 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-11 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using .......................................................... 6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-40 Manual Passenger Seat .................................... 1-3 Memory Seat ................................................. 2-54 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-51 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-41 Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature ...................................... 3-34 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-42 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-42 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-41 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 Navigation/Radio System .................................. 3-96 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-30 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-13 Odometer ...................................................... 3-33 Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-33 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-14 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-13 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-42 Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-16 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-34 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® System ............................................. 2-42 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-28 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-42 Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-42 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-41 Overhead Console .................................. 2-49, 2-50 Overhead Console Switchbank .......................... 3-20 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ..... 5-26 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-8 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Park Aid ........................................................ 3-20 Park (P) Shifting Into ................................................ 2-38 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-39 Parking Assist ........................................................ 3-20 Brake ........................................................ 2-37 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-39 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-35 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-62 Passing ......................................................... 4-15 PASS-Key® III ................................................ 2-28 PASS-Key® III Operation .................................. 2-28 Power Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-23 Door Locks ................................................. 2-11 Eight-Way Seats ........................................... 1-4 Electrical System ......................................... 5-87 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ................. 3-24 Rear Quarter Windows ................................. 2-25 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-31 Six-Way Seats .............................................. 1-3 Sliding Door ................................................ 2-16 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-32 Windows .................................................... 2-25 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-34 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-13 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-20 Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-23 Radios .......................................................... 3-77 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-114 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-113 Navigation/Radio System .............................. 3-96 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-77 Radios (cont.) Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-110 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-77 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-112 Understanding Reception ............................ 3-113 Rear Climate Control System ............................ 3-29 Rear Reading Lamps ...................................... 3-19 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-31 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................. 3-110 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................... 3-96 Rear Seat Operation ......................................... 1-7 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-29 Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature ............................................... 3-34 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-41 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-11 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-37 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-67 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-64 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-46 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-10 General Motors ........................................... 7-11 United States Government ............................ 7-10 10 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-67 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-68 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-31 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-29 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-5 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-32 Running the Engine While Parked ..................... 2-40 Safety Belt Safety Belts Pretensioners .............................................. 1-34 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-33 Care of ...................................................... 5-80 Driver Position ............................................ 1-21 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-21 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ......................... 1-31 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-29 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-29 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-34 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-28 Safety Belts (cont.) Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-16 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................ 1-28 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seats Captain Chairs .............................................. 1-7 Eight-Way Power Seats .................................. 1-4 Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Manual Passenger ......................................... 1-3 Memory ..................................................... 2-54 Rear Seat Operation ...................................... 1-7 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-5 Six-Way Power Seats .................................... 1-3 Third Row Seat ........................................... 1-12 Secondary Latch System ................................. 5-72 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-48 Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-48 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-50 Security Light ................................................. 3-43 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .......................................... 5-5 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Service (cont.) Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-40 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-11 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-66 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-77 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-83 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-38 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-39 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................... 1-28 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7 Sliding Door, Power ........................................ 2-16 Sliding Doors, Dual ......................................... 2-13 Spare Tire Installing .................................................... 5-67 Removing ................................................... 5-64 Storing ....................................................... 5-74 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ................................. 5-93 Speedometer .................................................. 3-33 StabiliTrak® System ......................................... 4-10 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-31 Steering ........................................................ 4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-112 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas ................................................ 2-48 Convenience Center ..................................... 2-53 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-52 11 Storage Areas (cont.) Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-49 Floor Console Storage Area .......................... 2-50 Folding Tray ............................................... 2-51 Glove Box .................................................. 2-48 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-51 Overhead Console ............................... 2-49, 2-50 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-31 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-26 Switchbanks Overhead Console ....................................... 3-20 Tachometer .................................................... 3-33 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...... 5-45 TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-39 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-112 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-26 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-26 PASS-Key® III ............................................. 2-28 PASS-Key® III Operation .............................. 2-28 Third Row Seat .............................................. 1-12 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 12 Tires ............................................................. 5-47 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ................................................. 5-82 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-56 Chains ....................................................... 5-60 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-62 Cleaning .................................................... 5-83 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-77 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-62 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-53 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-54 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-67 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-67 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-64 Secondary Latch System .............................. 5-72 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-74 Tire Sidewall Labelling .................................. 5-48 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-50 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-57 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-58 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-58 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-55 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-44 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-45 Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-37 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-39 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-37 Vehicle Towing Traction Transaxle Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-9 Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-39 StabiliTrak® System ..................................... 4-10 Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-19 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... 2-33 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-33 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............... 3-20 Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-113 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-57 Control ........................................................ 4-6 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-32 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders .................................................... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-85 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-86 Vehicle Personalization DIC ........................................................... 3-68 Memory Seat .............................................. 2-54 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-28 Visors ........................................................... 2-26 13 W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-31 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-51 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-58 Replacement ............................................... 5-58 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-43 Windows ....................................................... 2-24 Power ........................................................ 2-25 Power Rear Quarter ..................................... 2-25 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning .......... 5-82 Windshield Washer ........................................... 3-9 Fluid .......................................................... 5-32 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-46 Fuses ........................................................ 5-87 Windshield Wipers ......................................... 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-27 Wiper Activated Headlamps .............................. 3-15 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-114 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14 2005 Buick Terraza Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-3 Rear Seats ............................................... 1-7 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-16 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-34 Airbag System ......................................... 1-54 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-67 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Keys ........................................................ 2-3 Doors and Locks ...................................... 2-10 Windows ................................................. 2-24 Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-26 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-30 Mirrors .................................................... 2-41 OnStar® System ...................................... 2-42 HomeLink® Wireless Control System ........... 2-44 Storage Areas ......................................... 2-48 Vehicle Personalization ............................. 2-54 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-25 ........ 3-31 .................. 3-45 ....................................... 3-77 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ..... 4-2 ................................................... 4-37 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 Service ..................................................... 5-3 Fuel ......................................................... 5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10 All-Wheel Drive ........................................ 5-41 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-46 Tires ...................................................... 5-47 Appearance Care ..................................... 5-77 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ................................. 5-85 Electrical System ...................................... 5-86 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ..................... 5-93 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1 ........... 7-2 ........................... 7-10 Index ................................................................ 1 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Maintenance Schedule Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks and the name TERRAZA is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 05TERRAZA A First Edition ©2004 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ii Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, you or others could be hurt. You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.” iii Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. If you need help ﬁguring out a speciﬁc name of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: (cid:127) Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 (cid:127) Climate Controls in Section 3 (cid:127) Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 (cid:127) Audio System(s) in Section 3 (cid:127) Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv (cid:127) (cid:127) These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: ✍ NOTES vi Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ......................................................1-3 Manual Passenger Seat ..................................1-3 Six-Way Power Seats .....................................1-3 Eight-Way Power Seats ...................................1-4 Heated Seats .................................................1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-5 Head Restraints .............................................1-7 Rear Seats .......................................................1-7 Rear Seat Operation .......................................1-7 Captain Chairs ...............................................1-7 Third Row Seat ............................................1-12 Safety Belts ...................................................1-16 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................1-16 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......1-20 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-21 Driver Position ..............................................1-21 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment .....................1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-28 Right Front Passenger Position .......................1-29 Rear Seat Passengers ..................................1-29 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ..........................1-31 Safety Belt Pretensioners ...............................1-34 Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-34 Child Restraints .............................................1-34 Older Children ..............................................1-34 Infants and Young Children ............................1-37 Child Restraint Systems .................................1-40 Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-43 Top Strap ....................................................1-44 Top Strap Anchor Location .............................1-45 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...........................1-46 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ....................................1-48 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ............................................1-48 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ....................................1-50 Airbag System ...............................................1-54 Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-56 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .....................1-59 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .......................1-60 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-60 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .....1-61 Passenger Sensing System ............................1-62 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-66 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................1-67 Restraint System Check ..................................1-67 Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-67 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ............................................1-68 1-2 Front Seats Manual Passenger Seat Use the lever located on the front of the seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward. Pull up the lever to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. To make sure the seat is locked into place, try to move the seat back and forth with your body. Six-Way Power Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the six-way power seat control is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Your vehicle may also have a passenger’s six-way power seat. (cid:127) Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion up or down. (cid:127) Move the rear of the control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion up or down. Lift up or push down on the whole control to move the entire seat up or down. To move the whole seat forward or rearward, slide the control forward or rearward. 1-3 (cid:127) (cid:127) Eight-Way Power Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the eight-way power seat control is located on the outboard sides of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. (cid:127) Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion up or down. (cid:127) Move the rear of the control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion up or down. Lift up or push down on the whole control to move the entire seat up or down. To move the whole seat forward or rearward, slide the control forward or rearward. 1-4 To recline the seatback, press the vertical control rearward. To raise the seatback, press the vertical control forward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-5 for more information on reclining seatbacks. Heated Seats Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the heated seat buttons are located on the climate control panel. This feature will heat the lower cushions of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. Press this button once to turn on the driver’s side heated seat to the high setting. Both indicator lights to the right of the symbol will be lit to indicate that it is on the high setting. Press the button a second time to go to the low setting. One indicator will be lit. Press the button a third time to turn the heated seat off. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Press this button once to turn on the front passenger’s heated seat to the high setting. Reclining Seatbacks Both indicator lights to the left of the symbol will be lit to indicate that it is on the high setting. Press the button a second time to go to the low setting. One indicator will be lit. Press the button a third time to turn the heated seat off. The heated seats will turn off when the ignition is turned to LOCK and will resume operation when the ignition is turned to RUN, unless the button is manually turned off. To adjust a manual seatback, pull up on the lever located on the outboard side of the driver’s or front passenger’s seats. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it’s locked into position. Pull up on the lever, and the seat will go to its original upright position. Your vehicle may have power reclining seatbacks. See Eight-Way Power Seats on page 1-4. 1-5 {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not 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. The lap belt can not 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 your safety belt properly. But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-6 Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints are adjustable on the ﬁrst and second row seats. They are not adjustable on the third row seat, if equipped. To adjust a head restraint, slide it up or down. Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust, remove, and reinstall the seats. By using the levers and straps in the correct order, you can easily remove the seats from the vehicle. When you put the seats back in the vehicle, follow the label on the back of the seat for proper location. Captain Chairs Your vehicle has captain’s chairs that can be adjusted forward or rearward as well as seatbacks that can be adjusted. Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs (Second Row) The second row captain’s chairs can be adjusted forward or rearward. There are two manual adjustment bars on each seat. One is located under the front of the seat cushion. The other one is located under the rear of the seat cushion. Lift up either bar to slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. 1-7 Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1-8 To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Use the recliner lever to move the seatback to the desired position. It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward, taking the weight off the seatback. Lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback forward. The seatback will lock into place when you push it back to the upright position. The armrests can be lowered or raised for entering or exiting the vehicle. Removing the Captain’s Chairs 1. Pull the nylon strap behind the seat to release the rear hooks from the ﬂoor pins. 2. The seat can then be lifted off the front ﬂoor pins and removed from the vehicle. 1-9 Replacing the Captain’s Chairs {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. {CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. {CAUTION: 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 installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Do not put the seats in so they face rearward because they will not latch that way. For the second row, if you want more storage room behind the seat, adjust the seat by sliding it forward. Make sure the seatbacks are in the upright position, the seat belts are on the correct side of the seats and the seats are in the full rear position before beginning this procedure. 1-10 1. Hook the front latches over the front ﬂoor pins. 2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of ﬂoor pins. 3. Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is properly attached. 1-11 Third Row Seat Your vehicle may have a third row seat. It is a full bench seat and may come with the convenience center. See Convenience Center on page 2-53 for more information. The third row seat can be removed and replaced, or with the seatback folded, it will lie ﬂat with the convenience center. Folding the Seatback(s) To fold down either side of the 50/50 split bench seat, pull up on the lever located on the back of the seat you want to fold, and push the seatback down until it is locked into place. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked into place. 1-12 Returning the Seatback to an Upright Position {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To raise the seatback, do the following: 1. Move the second row seat completely forward by using the manual adjustment bar under either the front or rear of the seat cushion. 2. From the passenger’s or driver’s side sliding door, pull up on the lever to release the seatback, then push up on the seatback to raise the seat. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked into the upright position. Removing the Third Row Seat 1. Remove the convenience center, if equipped. See Convenience Center on page 2-53 for more information. 2. Make sure all items are off the seat. 3. Put the seatback in its folded position before removing the seat. See “Folding the Seatback(s)” earlier in this section. 4. From behind the seat, squeeze the release handle until the pin indicators are fully out. This indicates that the rear latches are released from the ﬂoor. For ease of removing the seat, squeeze the handle with the palm of your hand up. 5. Lift the seat slightly from the ﬂoor to ensure the latches are clear of the ﬂoor pins. 6. Pull the seat rearward and out of the vehicle. The release handle can be used to carry the seat. 1-13 Installing the Third Row Seat {CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. {CAUTION: 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 installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Do not put the third row seat in so it faces rearward because it will not latch that way. The seat has to go in before the convenience center. See Convenience Center on page 2-53 for more information. 1-14 For ease of installing the seat, put the seat in the folded position before beginning this procedure. 1. From the rear of the vehicle, place the front hooks of the seat onto the front ﬂoor pins in the third row. To do this, the seat will need to be angled approximately 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) from the ﬂoor so the front hooks clear the rear ﬂoor pins and rear ﬂoor cups. Use the release handle to guide the seat into place. If the front hooks are not attached correctly, the rear latches will not attach to the rear set of ﬂoor pins. 2. Firmly push the rear latches into the rear ﬂoor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat. 3. Try to raise the seat to make sure that it is locked down. The indicator pins will no longer stick out when the seat is properly latched into place. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 4. Return the seatback to its upright position. See “Returning the Seatback to an Upright Position” earlier in this section. 1-15 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You 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 passengers’ belts are fastened properly too. {CAUTION: 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 your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-33. 1-16 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter... a lot! Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 1-17 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-18 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-19 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, 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 in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags, you 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. or the safety belts! 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’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-20 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 an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part 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 babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-34 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-37. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We will start with the driver position. Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The 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. 1-21 4. 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 1-34. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. 1-22 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 bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at 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 safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-23 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-24 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your 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 at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. 1-25 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: 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 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. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-26 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: 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. A: The belt is twisted across the body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-27 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. 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. To move it down, push down on the button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without pushing the button down to make sure it has locked into position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. 1-28 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. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-21. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The 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. 1-29 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-34. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 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 bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at 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. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 1-30 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear safety belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head. 1-31 The third row (if equipped) has one guide for each outboard position. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. 1-32 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 guide must be on top of the belt. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-29. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Slide the guide into the storage pocket. 1-33 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. Although you cannot see them, they are located on the retractor part of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash. Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in a crash, you will need to get new ones, and probably other new parts for your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-68. 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. It is free. 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, just attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. 1-34 Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. {CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. 1-35 Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a second row position, see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1-31. {CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. 1-36

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