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already been used.

. The vehicle is not in P (Park).

Door Locks

{ Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

. Passengers, especially

children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

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. Young children who get into

unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.

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

Keyless Access

Use the Keyless Access system to lock and unlock the door. When the doors are locked and the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle, press the lock/unlock button. When unlocking from the driver door, the first press unlocks that door; press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

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Driver Door Key Cylinder Access

To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle to the

2.

open position. Insert the two tabs (7) at the back of the cap (8) between the seal (5) and the metal base (6).

To access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the

2.

open position. Insert the key into the slot (3) on the bottom of the cap (2) and pry outward.

3. Move the cap (2) rearward and

remove.

4. Use the key in the cylinder.

3. Move the cap forward and

press to snap the cap in place.

4. Release the door handle.

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K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the doors.

Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature has been turned off. When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch with the door open, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active. The doors will then lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again.

Press Q on the door lock switch again, or press Q on the RKE transmitter, to override this feature and lock the doors immediately. Delayed locking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). To unlock the doors: . Press K on a door. . Shift the transmission into

P (Park).

Automatic door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Inside the Vehicle On the rear doors, push down on the door lock knob to lock the door manually. Pull once on the door handle to unlock the door and again to open the door. Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors automatically. See Power Door Locks 0 39.

Power Door Locks

Q (Lock) : Press to lock the doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated.

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Lockout Protection If the vehicle is in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door open, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. If the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open, when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter is detected and the number of RKE transmitters inside has not reduced, the driver door will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. Lockout Protection can be manually overridden with the driver door open by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch.

Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is turned on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is open, and locking is requested, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature

can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menus. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Safety Locks

Press Z { again to deactivate the lockout switch. If an inside rear door handle is being pulled at the same time the safety lock is deactivated, that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Release the handle, then press the safety lock twice to deactivate the safety locks.

The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Press Z { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. The rear door power windows are also disabled. See Power Windows 0 47.

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Trunk

{ Warning

Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: . Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on

or under the instrument panel.

. Adjust the climate control

system to a setting that brings in only outside air

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. Press | on the driver door. . Press X twice quickly on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

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and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.

See Engine Exhaust 0 209.

Trunk Release

. Press the touch pad on the rear

of the trunk above the license plate when all doors are unlocked.

The trunk can be opened while the vehicle is locked by pressing the touch pad above the license plate while the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear of the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

To open the trunk, the vehicle must be off or the shift lever must be in P (Park).

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Emergency Trunk Release Handle

There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. After use, return to the stored position.

Close the trunk by pulling on the handle. Do not use the handle as a tie-down. Rear Seat Pass-Through Use the rear seat pass-through door when transporting long items. To open, pull down the rear seat armrest. Pull the lever all the way down to release the door. To close, push it up and back into place. Try to open the door without pulling up on the lever to make sure it is locked into place.

Caution

Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.

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

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

The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system. Off : Alarm system is disarmed.

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On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the trunk is open. Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed. Arming the Alarm System 1. Turn off the vehicle. 2. Lock the vehicle in one of

three ways: . Use the RKE transmitter. . Use the Keyless Access

system.

. With a door open, press Q on the interior of the door.

3. After 30 seconds the alarm

system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating. Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system.

The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key. If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated. The alarm will also be activated if a passenger door, the trunk, or the hood is opened without first disarming the system. When the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor the next unauthorized event. Disarming the Alarm System To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: . Press K on the RKE transmitter.

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. Unlock the vehicle using the

Keyless Access system.

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

occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed.

. Always unlock a door with the

RKE transmitter or use the Keyless Access system.

Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the transmitter and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, a previous alarm occurred while the system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Security Messages 0 149.

Power Sounder and Inclination Sensor In addition to the standard theft-deterrent system features, this system may also have a power sounder and inclination sensor. The power sounder provides an audible alarm which is distinct from the vehicle’s horn. It has its own power source, and can sound an alarm if the vehicle’s battery is compromised. The inclination sensor can set off the alarm if it senses movement of the vehicle, such as a change in vehicle orientation.

Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement 0 374.

Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed.

The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the pushbutton start is activated to enter the ACC/ ACCESSORY mode or the ON/ RUN/START mode and a valid transmitter is present in the vehicle.

The security light, in the instrument cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more RKE transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle.

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When trying to start the vehicle, the security light may come 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 vehicle will not change ignition modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/ RUN/START, OFF), and the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console. See Key and Lock Messages 0 143. If the ignition modes will not change with the other transmitter, your vehicle needs service. If the ignition does change modes, the first transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer.

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It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitters. Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional transmitters, see “Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

Exterior 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.

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Power Mirrors

Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door. To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (L) or (R) to select the

driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control

pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.

3. Adjust each mirror so that a

little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.

4. Return the selector switch to

the center position.

Memory Mirrors If equipped, the vehicle may have memory mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 59. Automatic Dimming If equipped, the driver side mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of the vehicle headlamps from behind. This feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

Folding Mirrors

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

Heated Mirrors = (Rear Window Defogger) : If equipped, press to heat the mirrors. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 178.

Reverse Tilt Mirrors The passenger and/or driver mirror tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature allows the driver to view the curb when parallel parking. The mirror returns to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the ignition is turned off, or if the vehicle is driven in reverse above a predetermined speed. Turn this feature on or off through vehicle personalization. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

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Interior Mirrors

Windows

{ Warning

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

Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The rearview mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. This feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

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pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.

Power Windows

{ Warning

Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat, use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows. See Keys 0 28.

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

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Express-Down/Up Windows The express feature allows 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. Cancel the express mode 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.

To override the anti-pinch feature, 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 reactivated. In this mode, the window can close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode.

The driver power window switches control all the windows. The passenger switch only controls that window. Press the switch down to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) allows the use of the power windows after the ignition has been turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 206.

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Programming the Power Windows If the vehicle battery has been recharged or disconnected, or is 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.

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

Comfort Open To open the windows remotely, press and hold K on the RKE transmitter until the windows fully open. Window Lockout

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The rear door power door locks are also disabled. See Safety Locks 0 40. Press Z { again to deactivate the lockout switch. If an inside rear door handle is being pulled at the same time the safety lock is deactivated, that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Release the handle, then press the safety lock twice to deactivate the safety locks.

Sun Visors

This feature prevents the rear windows from operating except from the driver position. Press Z { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated.

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

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Rear Window Sunshade

extended. It will re-extend after a short delay when shifting into D (Drive).

Rear Passenger Door Sunshades

Roof

Sunroof If equipped, the sunroof 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) 0 206.

If equipped with a rear window sunshade, the switch is on the overhead console. The sunshade only operates with the ignition in ON/RUN/START. To open the sunshade, press and release the switch. The sunshade will fully extend. To close the sunshade, press and release the switch again. The sunshade will fully close. When shifting the vehicle into R (Reverse), the sunshade will automatically retract if it is

If equipped, use the handle to pull the sunshade up and attach to the holder at the top of the window. There is also a small shade for the rear corner of the window. To close the sunshade, use the handle to unhook and hold it while it retracts down.

The driver side switch (1) operates the sunroof. Vent : Press and release the front of the switch (1) to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically

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open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press the rear of the switch (1) to close the sunroof vent. Express Open/Express Close : Press the front of the switch (1) again to express open the sunroof. Press the rear of the switch (1) to express close the sunroof. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch (1) again. The passenger side switch (2) operates the sunshade. Press the front or rear of the switch (2) to express open or express close the sunshade. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch (2) a second time. 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 Open/Express Close.”

Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof. If water is seen dripping into the water drainage system, this is normal.

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Children (LATCH System) . . . . 91

Replacing LATCH System Parts

After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Securing Child Restraints (Front

Passenger Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 55
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . 58
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rear Seat

Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . . . 65

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 71
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 74
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Passenger Sensing System . . . 78
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 83
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 84
Replacing Airbag System Parts

after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Infants and Young Children . . . . 86
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 89
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 90

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Head Restraints If equipped with base seats, the vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. If equipped with high performance seats, the vehicle’s front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted.

{ 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.

If equipped with base seats, 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. Front Seats If equipped, the vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. To raise or lower the head restraint, press the button located on the side of the head restraint, and pull up or push the head restraint down and release the button. Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.

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To adjust the head restraint forward and rearward, press the button located on the side facing of the head restraint and move it forward or rearward until the desired locking position is reached. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.

If equipped with high performance seats, the front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place.

To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Rear outboard head restraints are not removable.

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To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks 0 58. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 57. Some vehicles are equipped with a Safety Alert Seat. This feature activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems 0 235. V–Series Seat Adjustment

{ Warning

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment

High Performance Seat

To adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the seat by

moving the rear of the control up or down.

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

High Performance Seat

1. Feature Select 2. Up 3. Rearward 4. Down 5. Forward

. Move Feature Select (1) to

display seat adjustments on the center stack. Press and release or hold to scroll through features.

. Press Up (2) to make upward

adjustments of the selected feature.

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. Press Rearward (3) to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature.

. Press Down (4) to make

downward adjustments of the selected feature.

. Press Forward (5) to make forward adjustments of the selected feature.

4–Way Lumbar Support To adjust lumbar support for a base seat, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 57. To adjust lumbar support for high performance seats, if equipped:

High Performance Seat . Press and release or hold

Feature Select (1) to scroll to lumbar support on the center stack.

. Press Forward (5) or

Rearward (3) to adjust lumbar forward or rearward.

. Press Up (2) or Down (4) to

adjust lumbar support up or down.

Cushion Bolster Support To adjust cushion bolster support, if equipped:

. Press and release or hold

Feature Select (1) to scroll to bolster support on the center stack.

. Press Forward (5) or

Rearward (3) to adjust bolster support inward or outward.

Back Bolster Support To adjust back bolster support, if equipped:

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. Press and release or hold

Feature Select (1) to scroll to upper back support on the center stack.

. Press Forward (5) or

Rearward (3) to adjust back support forward or rearward.

If equipped, to increase or decrease the lumbar support, press and hold the control forward or rearward or up and down.

If equipped, to increase or decrease the seatback bolster support, press and hold the recliner control up and down.

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Thigh Support Adjustment

Reclining Seatbacks

If equipped, pull up on the lever. Then pull or push on the support to lengthen or shorten. Release the lever to lock in place.

Base Seat Shown

To adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control

rearward to recline.

. Tilt the top of the control forward

to raise.

High Performance Seat Shown

To adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control

rearward to recline.

. Tilt the top of the control forward

to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks 0 58.

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{ 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. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.

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

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The SET, 1, 2, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power tilt and telescoping steering column (if equipped).

Storing Memory Positions To store positions to the 1 and 2
buttons: 1. The ignition must be in ON/

RUN/START or ACC/ ACCESSORY.

2. Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the power tilt and telescoping steering column (if equipped) to the desired positions.

3. Press and release SET. A beep

4.

will sound. Immediately press and hold 1
until two beeps sound.

5. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a

second driver using 2.

Repeat Steps 1–4 using B to store your positions for getting out of the vehicle.

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Manually Recalling Memory Positions Press and hold 1, 2, or B to manually recall the previously stored memory positions. Releasing 1, 2, or B before the stored positions are reached stops the recall.

Automatically Recalling Memory Positions If programmed in the vehicle personalization Menu, the Auto (Automatic) Memory Recall feature automatically recalls the current driver’s previously stored 1 or 2
position when the ignition is changed from off to ON/RUN/ START or ACC/ACCESSORY. The transmission must be in P (Park). See Vehicle Personalization 0 152. To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, driver seat, outside mirror, or power tilt and telescoping steering column controls.

RKE transmitters are not labeled with a number. If your memory seat position is stored to 1 or 2 but this position is not automatically recalling, then change the stored position or switch RKE transmitters with the other driver. If the vehicle’s driver has changed, in some vehicles the Driver ID may be displayed for the first few ignition cycles.

Easy Exit Recall If programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, the Easy Exit feature recalls the previously stored B (Exit) positions when leaving the vehicle. See “Storing Memory Positions” listed previously. See also Vehicle Personalization 0 152. Easy Exit Recall automatically activates when one of the following occurs: . The vehicle is turned off and the

driver door is opened within a short time.

. The vehicle is turned off with the

driver door open.

Obstructions If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the power tilt and telescoping steering column while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction. Then do one of the following:

If automatically or manually recalling the stored memory position, press and hold the appropriate manual control for two seconds. Try recalling again by pressing the appropriate memory button, then try recalling again by opening the driver door and pressing K on the RKE transmitter.. If recalling the exit position, press and hold the appropriate manual control for the exit feature not recalling for two seconds. Then try recalling the exit position again.

If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

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Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

{ Warning

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

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seat is turned on, the symbol turns red. When a ventilated seat is turned on, the symbol turns blue. 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 indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. If the heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

Auto Heated Seats When the vehicle is on, this feature will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle’s interior temperature. The active high, medium, low, or off heated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack. Use the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack to turn auto heated seats off. If the passenger seat is unoccupied,

If equipped, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START. Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press C or { to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled. When this feature is off, the heated and ventilated seat symbols on the buttons are white. When a heated

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the auto heated seats feature will not activate that seat. The auto heated seats feature can be programmed to always be enabled when the vehicle is on. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Remote Start Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats During a remote start, the heated or ventilated seats, if equipped, can be turned on automatically. When it is cold outside, the heated seats turn on, and when it is hot outside the ventilated seats turn on. The heated or ventilated seats are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the heated or ventilated seat button to use the heated or ventilated seats after the vehicle is started.

Rear Seats

The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights do not turn on during a remote start. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. The heated or ventilated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35 and Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Split fold seats are equipped with a locking latch. Lock and unlock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinder. The latch will not open when the seatback is locked.

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Folding the Seatback

Caution

Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

If equipped, either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. To fold the seatback:

1. Disconnect the rear safety belt

mini-latch using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract.

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2. Unlock the seatback using the

vehicle key in the cylinder. Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to release the seatback. A red tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is released.

3. Fold the seatback forward.

Repeat Steps 2–3 to fold the other seatback, if desired.

Raising the Seatback { Warning

If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

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{ Warning

A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure the center safety belt and latch do not get trapped behind the seat. Push the seatback rearward to secure it in place. A red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is in place.

2. Push and pull the top of the

seatback to be sure it is in position.

3. Lock the seatback using the

vehicle key in the cylinder.

4. Reconnect the center safety

belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do not let the belt twist.

5. Pull on the center safety belt to

make sure the mini-latch is secure.

6. Repeat the steps to raise the other seatback, if necessary.

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

Heated Rear Seats { Warning

If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. See the Warning under Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 61.

If equipped, the buttons are on the rear of the center console. With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, press M or L to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and seatback. An indicator on the climate control display appears when this feature is on. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting, and one light indicates the lowest. If the heated

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seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes.

Rear Seat Pass-Through Door

The pass-through door can be locked or unlocked using the knob on the back of the door. Open the trunk to access the lock. Turn the knob toward Q to lock the door or away from Q to unlock the door.

The vehicle has a rear seat pass-through door in the center of the rear seatback. Fold down the center armrest and pull the latch to open the door.

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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.

{ Warning

Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow

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passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders 0 123. Why Safety Belts Work

When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts! When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children 0 85 or Infants and Young Children 0 86. Follow those rules for everyone's protection.

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It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly.

. Sit up straight and always keep

your feet on the floor in front of you.

. Always use the correct buckle

for your seating position.

. Wear the lap part of the belt low

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

pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.

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

{ Warning

You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your safety belt properly.

. Never allow the lap or

shoulder belt to become loose or twisted.

. Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind your back.

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

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Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see Rear Seats 0 62 for instructions on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle. 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.

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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 0 71. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.

4.

If the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to unlock.

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.

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5. To make the lap part tight, pull

up on the shoulder belt.

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shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 66.

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

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Always stow the safety belt slowly. If the safety belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed position, the retractor may lock and cannot be pulled out. If this happens, pull the safety belt straight out firmly to unlock the webbing, and then release it. If the webbing is still locked in the retractor, see your dealer. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper

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Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System The vehicle may have the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System. Each time the vehicle is started with the front safety belts buckled, the system activates once to tighten the safety belts when the forward vehicle speed exceeds the threshold for activation. The system also activates during emergency braking and/or sudden driving maneuvers and releases when driving conditions return to normal. The system turns off whenever Competitive Driving Mode is activated, and will turn back on when Competitive Driving Mode is deactivated. See Competitive Driving Mode (V-Sport and V-Series Only) 0 221. The system will not activate if the Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control system is not functioning properly. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control 0 216. If there is a problem with the

Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System, a message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Safety Belt Messages 0 149. Other safety belt functions are not affected by the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. Safety belt pretensioners can also help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle's safety belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 0 72.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. Comfort guides are available through your dealer for the rear outboard seating positions. Instructions are included with the guide.

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

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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 all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

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.

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.

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Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders 0 123. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care 0 71.

Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { Warning

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

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Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

{ Warning

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

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 0 123.

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

outboard passenger.

. A knee airbag for the driver. . A knee airbag for the front

outboard passenger.

. A seat-mounted side impact

airbag for the driver.

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

. Seat-mounted side impact airbags for the second row outboard passengers.

. A roof-rail airbag for the driver

and the passenger seated directly behind the driver.

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

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

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{ Warning

{ Warning

You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 75. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the vehicle should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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

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Where Are the Airbags?

Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 85 or Infants and Young Children 0 86.

There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument 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 0 123 for more information.

The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box.

The driver frontal airbag is in the