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to save the battery power. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the key or the manual door lock. It activates only if the power door lock switch is used while the door is open or with the transmitter. You should also remember that you can

start the vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

Lock the vehicle with the door key after the doors are closed. . Always unlock a door with the transmitter or by using the key in the driver door cylinder. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm.

Turn off the alarm by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn sounds, an attempted break-in has occurred while the system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, the Theft Attempted message will appear on the DIC. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑37 for additional information.

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Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.

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. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged.

The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key.

If the engine still does not start and the light continues to stay on, try another key. 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. It is possible for the theft-deterrent system decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys can be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only. To program a new key do the following: 1. Verify that the new key

has 1 stamped on it.

2.

Insert the current key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start see your dealer for service.

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3. After the engine has started,

4.

turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON/RUN within five seconds of the ignition being turned to LOCK/OFF in Step 3.

5. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the security light went on due to how quickly the key is programmed.

6. Repeat the Steps 1 through 4 if

additional keys are to be programmed.

Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.

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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 ignition control knob is turned to LOCK/OFF. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition control knob is pushed in and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle.

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

The system has one or more keyless access transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. Only a correctly matched keyless access transmitter will start the vehicle. If the keyless access 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 engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition control knob off and try again. If the ignition control knob does not rotate, and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless access transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console. See “Electronic Key Not Detected” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑37.

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If the ignition control knob still does not rotate with the other transmitter, the vehicle needs service. If the ignition control knob does rotate, the first transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new keyless access transmitter programmed to the vehicle. It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement keyless access transmitters. Up to 4 keyless access transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional transmitters, see “Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle” for Keyless Access under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑7. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.

Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{ CAUTION

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.

Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door. To adjust each mirror: 1. Press } or | to select the

driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows to

move the mirror.

3. Press either } or | again to

deselect the mirror.

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Folding Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Manual Vehicles with manual fold mirrors are 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.

Heated Mirrors = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off.

If the vehicle has a rear vision camera (RVC), see Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑44 for more information. Vehicles with OnStar® will have controls located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information about the services OnStar provides. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

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Windows

{ WARNING

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

Power Windows

{ WARNING

Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows.

The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof (if equipped).

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Express-Down/Up Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled by briefly pressing or pulling the switch. Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express‐up is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto‐reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto‐reverse. The window will return to normal operation after the obstruction or condition is removed.

Express Window Anti‐Pinch Override

{ WARNING

If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path.

The anti‐pinch feature can be overridden. Hold the window switch all the way up to the second position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is re‐activated. In this mode, the window can close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode.

Sedan Driver Side Shown, Wagon

and Coupe Similar

The power window switches are on the driver door. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. Press the switch to lower the window to the desired level. Pull the switch up to raise the window. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) allows the use of the power windows after the ignition has been turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑22.

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The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): The rear window lockout button is located on the driver door near the window switches. Press the right side of the button to disable the rear window switches. The light on the button indicates it is on. The rear windows still can be raised or lowered using the driver window switches when the lockout feature is active. To restore power to the rear windows, press the button again. The light on the button will go out.

Programming the Power Windows If the vehicle battery has been recharged, disconnected or not working, the front power windows will need to be reprogrammed for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. To program: 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or

ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, close all doors.

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.

Sun Visors

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

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Roof

Sunroof (Sedan and Wagon) If the vehicle has a power sunroof it will only operate when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑22. The sunroof switches are located on the overhead console.

Express-Open: To open the sunshade, fully press and release the rear of the driver side switch. The sunshade will automatically open. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time. Express-Close: To close the sunshade, fully press and release the front of the driver side switch. The sunshade will automatically close. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time. The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof, but can also be opened manually.

The driver side switch operates the sunshade. Press and hold the rear of the switch to open the sunshade. Press and hold the front of the switch to close the sunshade.

The passenger side switch operates the sunroof.

Express-Open: To open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the passenger side switch. The sunroof will automatically open. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time. Express-Close: To close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the driver's side switch. The sunroof will automatically close. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time. Comfort Stop Feature: The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the sunroof from opening to the full-open position. From the comfort stop position, press the rear of the passenger side switch a second time to open the sunroof to the full-open position. Vent Feature: Press and hold the front of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately fifteen inches. Press and hold the rear of the passenger side switch to close the sunroof vent.

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Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof/sunshade from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof/sunshade will then return to the full-open position. To close the sunroof/sunshade, see “Express-Close” earlier in this section.

operation, noise or plugging 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 sunroof.

Sunroof (Coupe) If the vehicle has a power sunroof it will only operate when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑22. The sunroof switches are located on the overhead console.

Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof

The driver side switch operates the sunshade. Press and hold the rear of the switch to open the sunshade. Press and hold the front of the switch to close the sunshade. Express-Open: To open the sunshade, fully press and release the rear of the driver side switch. The sunshade will automatically open. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time. Express-Close: To close the sunshade, fully press and release the front of the driver side switch. The sunshade will automatically close. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time.

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Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof/sunshade from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof/sunshade will then return to the full-open position. To close the sunroof/sunshade, see “Express-Close” earlier in this section.

The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof, but can also be opened manually.

The passenger side switch operates the sunroof. Press and hold the front of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately fifteen inches. Press and hold the rear of the passenger side switch to close the sunroof vent.

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

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Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Easy Entry Seat (Coupe

Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-5
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-8
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-28
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-32
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

What Will You See After an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-42
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-43
Replacing Airbag System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-44

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-49
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-51
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-59

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-61

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Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle's rear seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions, but they are not adjustable.

{ WARNING

With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.

Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The vehicle's head restraints are not designed to be removed.

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Active Head Restraints The vehicle has an active head restraint system in the front seating positions. These automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit from behind.

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

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

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To adjust a manual seat:

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.

3. Try to move the seat back and

forth to be sure the seat is locked in place.

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Easy Entry Seat (Coupe Models Only)

A. Folding Seatback Handle B. Seat Adjustment Switch On coupe models, the front seats can be moved out of the way to make it easier to get in and out of the rear seat.

To fold the seatback, pull the handle (A) on the upper seatback. The seatback will fold forward. To move the seat forward, press and hold the top of the switch (B) on the upper seatback. To move the seat rearward, press and hold the bottom of the switch (B). Release the switch when the seat reaches the desired position. After entering or exiting the rear seat, return the seatback to the upright position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure is locked.

{ 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.

A driver seat entry/exit position can be recalled automatically using the vehicle personalization menu. See “Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Steering Column” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46 for more information.

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Power Seat Adjustment

Power Seats

. Raise or lower the entire seat

by moving the entire horizontal control up or down.

To adjust the seatback, see “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑8 for more information. Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Steering Column

To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the front or rear

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

On vehicles with the memory feature, memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver door are used to save and recall memory settings for the driver seat cushion and seatback, outside

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mirrors, and the steering column position, if the vehicle is equipped with the power tilt and telescopic steering column. 1: Saves and recalls for driver 1. 2: Saves and recalls for driver 2. B (Exit Button): Moves the driver seat and/or power steering column to the exit position. See “Exit Recall” later in this section for more information.

Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside

mirrors, and the power steering column, if equipped, to the desired driving positions.

2. Press and hold “1” until

two beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driver

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The vehicle comes with two keyless entry transmitters. Each transmitter has a number “1” or “2” on it. These numbers correspond to “1” and “2” on the driver door. The current driver is identified when the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed, or when “1” or “2” on the driver door is pressed. To recall memory positions, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, or the parking brake must be applied for a manual transmission. A single beep will sound when the button is pressed. The seat, outside mirrors, and/or power steering column will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver.

Automatic Entry Recall If entry/exit recall is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic entry recall occurs when the ignition is turned on. See “Entry/Exit Recall” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46 for more information. To stop recall movement, press one of the power seat, memory, or outside mirror buttons, or the power steering column switch, if equipped. If something has blocked the driver seat or the steering column while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press the appropriate control for the area 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.

Exit Recall B (Exit Button): Press to move the driver seat and/or power steering column, if equipped, to the exit position. A single beep sounds when the exit feature activates. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, or the parking brake must be applied for a manual transmission. If entry/exit recall is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic seat and/or steering column movement occurs under the following conditions:

The ignition key is removed on vehicles with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The ignition is turned to OFF and the driver door is opened on vehicles with Remote Keyless Access.

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If entry/exit recall is programmed off and the exit button is pressed, the driver seat will move back a preset distance and the steering column, if equipped, will move up and forward. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46 for more information. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds. Try recalling the exit position again. If the exit position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

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Lumbar Adjustment

A. Side Bolster Adjustment B. Lumbar Support Adjustment C. Seatback Bolster Adjustment

If available, hold the control on the outboard side of the seat forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support on the driver or front passenger seat.

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Power Lumbar To adjust the lumbar support, if equipped: . Press and hold the top of

control (B) to increase support to the top of the seatback and decrease support to the bottom of the lumbar.

. Press and hold the bottom of the

control to decrease support to the top of the seatback and increase support to the bottom of the seatback.

. Press and hold the front or rear

of the control to increase or decrease support to the entire seatback. Side Bolster To adjust the side bolster support, if equipped: . Press the top or bottom of

control (A) to increase or decrease support in seat cushion bolsters.

. Press the top or bottom of

control (C) to increase or decrease support in the seatback bolsters.

Thigh Support Adjustment

If available, adjust the manual leg extension by reaching under it, in the pocketed area. Press the button and pull or push to lengthen or shorten it. Release the button to lock it in place.

Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.

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WARNING (Continued)

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.

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Manual Reclining Seatbacks

To recline a manual 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.

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

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.

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To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the

seatback to make sure it is locked.

To adjust a power seatback, if equipped:

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

Heated Front Seats { WARNING

If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat.

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A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting; high, medium, or low. Press either button to turn on the heated seats at the highest setting. Press and release the button to decrease the setting. To turn the heated seat off, press and release the button until the light turns off. The heated seats turn off when the vehicle is turned off.

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Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on during a vehicle remote start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. The indicator lights on the climate control display do not turn on during a remote start. The performance of an unoccupied heated seat may be reduced. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑12 for more information.

If available, the buttons are on the climate control panel. Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat and seatback.

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Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

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If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Front Seats on page 3‑10.

The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. The heated or ventilated seats turn off when the vehicle is turned off.

Remote Start Heated Seats During a remote start, the heated seats may turn on, depending upon the outside temperature. They are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. The indicator lights on the climate control display do not turn on during a remote start. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑12 for more information.

If available, the buttons are on the climate control panel. Press M to heat the seat or { to cool the 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 on the climate control display indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.

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Sedan or Coupe To lower one or both of the rear seatbacks:

Wagon To lower one or both of the rear seatbacks:

Rear Seats Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. The vehicle may have a split folding rear seat.

1. Pull forward on the tab, on the

1. Pull on the lever, on the top

outboard side of the seatback, to unlock the seatback.

outboard side of the seatback, to unlock the seatback.

2. Fold the seatback down. This

allows access to the trunk. See Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 2‑19 for more information.

2. Fold the seatback down.

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To return a seatback to the upright position:

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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.

1. Lift the seatback up and push it

back into place.

2. Make sure the seatback is

locked into place by pushing and pulling on it.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 3 for the

other seatback.

When the seatback 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, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in the vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑16 for additional information. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one.

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A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

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

Put someone on it.

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

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

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

or the instrument panel...

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Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

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

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Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

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

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 is why safety belts make such good sense.

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

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 40 km (25 miles) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 65 km/h (40 mph). Safety belts are for everyone.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 3‑44 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑47. Follow those rules for everyone's protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know.

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

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

Q: What is wrong with this?

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. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.

A: The shoulder belt is too loose.

It will not give as much protection this way.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

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Q: What is wrong with this?

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

A: The lap belt is too loose. It will

not give nearly as much protection this way.

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong

buckle.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

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You can be seriously injured if the 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 on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle the belt into the buckle nearest you.

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

A: The belt is over an armrest.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

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Q: What is wrong with this?

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. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.

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

A: The belt is behind the body.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

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

A: The belt is twisted across

the body.

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.

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

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.

4.

If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for use and important safety information.

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 3‑28. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull

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

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Sedan and Wagon) The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑18.

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.

Push down on the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the height adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position.

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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 or near frontal 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 or rear crash.

Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and possibly other parts of the safety belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash on page 3‑29. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder 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.

Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt:

1. Pull the elastic cord out from

between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip.

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

2. Place the guide over the belt

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

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

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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

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4. Buckle, position, and release

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

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To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and slide them in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed.

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.

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

Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system

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

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Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash

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

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After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑17.

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 5‑16 for more information. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑29.

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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.

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

front passenger.

. A seat-mounted side impact

airbag for the driver.

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

. A roof-rail airbag for the driver

and the passenger seated directly behind the driver.

. A roof-rail airbag for the

outboard front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the outboard front passenger.

All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening.

For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the outboard front passenger. With seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door. With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner 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.

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 a safety belt — even if the vehicle has airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑33. Wearing a safety belt during a crash helps reduce your 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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There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑17 for more information.

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Airbags inflate with great force, 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 you were 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. Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags.

Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3‑44 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑47.

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Where Are the Airbags?

The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

The outboard front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side.

Driver Side shown, Passenger

Side similar

The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and outboard front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.

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that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening. If you do, the path of an inflating roof-rail airbag will be blocked.

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When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or outboard front passenger's head and chest. However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants. Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on how fast your vehicle is traveling. It depends largely on what you hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly your vehicle slows down.

Driver Side shown, Passenger

Side similar

The roof-rail airbags for the driver, outboard front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side