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of 20 minutes, if during the first

3. Remove the old battery. Do not

4.

use a metal object. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

5. Align the front and back

housing then snap the transmitter together.

Remote Vehicle Start If equipped with the remote start feature, the climate control system will come on when the vehicle is started remotely depending on the outside temperature.

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10 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the engine is still running. An extension can be requested 30 seconds after starting. A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start with an extension, is allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition must be turned on and then back off to use remote start again.

Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the

parking lamps turn off.

. Passengers, especially

children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. 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.

. Turn on the hazard warning

. Young children who get into

flashers.

. Turn the ignition on and then off.

Door Locks

{ Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

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

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. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.

To lock the doors from inside the vehicle: . Press Q on a power door lock

switch.

. Push down the manual lock

knob on the driver door to lock all doors. Push down the manual lock knob on a passenger door to lock only that door.

To unlock the doors from inside the vehicle: . Press K on a power door lock

switch.

. Pull the door handle once to

unlock it. Pull the door handle again to unlatch it.

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From outside the vehicle use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the front doors. The key cylinder is covered by a cap. Key Cylinder Access

To access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the handle open fully. 2. Slide the cap inward and remove to expose the key cylinder.

3. Replace cap by sliding it

back on.

Keyless Access A locked vehicle can be opened if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle or the liftgate touch pad. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.

Free Turning Locks The door lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong key is used, or the correct key is not fully inserted. The free turning door lock feature prevents the lock from being forced open. To reset the lock, turn it to the vertical position with the correct key fully inserted. Remove the key and insert it again. If this does not reset the lock, turn the key halfway around in the cylinder and repeat the reset procedure.

Power Door Locks Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.

Q (Lock) : Press to lock the doors. K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the doors.

Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch while a door or the liftgate is open, a chime will sound three times indicating delayed locking is active.

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The doors will lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before that time, the five-second timer will reset when all doors are closed again. Press Q on the door lock switch again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to lock doors immediately. This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Automatic Door Locks The vehicle may have an automatic lock/unlock feature. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

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 0 157.

Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.

Press { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light comes on when activated. Press { again to deactivate the safety locks.

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Liftgate

{ 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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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 0 210.

Caution

To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.

Manual Liftgate

To open the liftgate, press K on the power door lock switch or press K on the RKE transmitter twice to unlock all doors. Press the touch pad (1) on the underside of the liftgate handle and lift up. Press the button (2) above the license plate to open the liftglass, or press c twice quickly on the RKE transmitter. Do not leave the liftglass open when raising the liftgate.

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There will be a delay in the release of the liftglass if there is an attempt to open it while the rear wipers are in motion. Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. If equipped with Keyless Access, the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate to automatically unlock it. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28. The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not open. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged.

Power Liftgate Operation

{ Warning

You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing.

If equipped, the switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park). The modes are: . MAX: Opens to maximum

height.

. 3/4: Opens to a reduced height that can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead objects such as a garage door or roof-mounted cargo. The liftgate can be opened all the way manuallly.

. OFF: Opens manually only. To open or close the liftgate, select MAX or 3/4 mode and then: . Press b twice quickly on the

RKE transmitter until the liftgate moves.

. Press 8 on the overhead

console. The driver door must be unlocked.

. Press the touch pad on the outside liftgate handle after unlocking all doors. If equipped with Keyless Access, a locked vehicle can be opened if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the touch pad.

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time. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. Select OFF on the liftgate switch. If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate will continue to completion. If the vehicle is accelerated before the liftgate has completed moving, the liftgate may stop or reverse direction. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving. If the power liftgate support strut has lost pressure, the turn signals will flash and a chime will sound while the liftgate automatically closes. See your dealer for service before using the power liftgate. Obstacle Detection Features If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction and move a short distance away from the obstacle. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again. If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle,

the power function will deactivate. After removing the obstructions, manually close the liftgate. This will allow normal power operation functions to resume. If the vehicle is locked while the liftgate is closing, and an obstacle prevents the liftgate from completely closing, the horn will sound as an alert that the liftgate did not close. Pinch sensors are on the side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the vehicle and presses against a sensor, the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually. Setting the 3/4 Mode To change the position the liftgate stops at when opening: 1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and

open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate button. Manually adjust the liftgate position if needed.

. Press l on the bottom edge of

the liftgate next to the latch to close.

Press any liftgate button, the touch pad, or b on the RKE transmitter while the liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing again restarts the operation in the reverse direction. The touch pad on the liftgate handle cannot be used to close the liftgate. Do not manually force the liftgate to open or close during a power cycle. The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled in extremely low temperatures, or after repeated power cycling over a short period of

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Hands-Free Operation If equipped with Hands-Free Vehicle Access, the liftgate may be operated with a kicking motion under the rear bumper. The liftgate will not operate if the RKE transmitter is not within 1 m (3 ft). The hands-free feature will not work while the liftgate is moving. To stop the liftgate while in motion use one of the liftgate switches.

Length of Kick Zone

3. Press and hold l next to the

latch on the outside of the liftgate until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds. This indicates the setting has been recorded.

The liftgate cannot be set below a minimum programmable height. If there is no light flash or sound, then the height adjustment may be too low. Manual Operation Select OFF to manually operate the liftgate. See “Manual Liftgate” at the beginning of this section.

Caution

Do not use too much force when closing the liftgate to avoid damage.

To operate, kick your foot straight up in one swift motion under the center of the rear bumper, then pull it back.

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Caution

Splashing water may cause the liftgate to open. Keep the RKE transmitter away from the rear bumper detection area or turn the liftgate mode to OFF when cleaning or working near the rear bumper to avoid accidental opening.

. Do not sweep your foot side

to side.

. Do not keep your foot under the

bumper; the liftgate will not activate.

. Do not touch the liftgate until it

has stopped moving.

. This feature may be temporarily disabled under some conditions. If the liftgate does not respond to the kick, open or close the liftgate by another method or start the vehicle. The feature will be re-enabled.

When closing the liftgate using this feature, there will be a short delay. The rear lights will flash and a chime will sound. Step away from the gate before it starts moving.

Power Assist Steps

If equipped, the power assist steps will deploy when the door is opened and automatically retract three seconds after the door is closed. The power assist steps will retract immediately if the vehicle starts moving.

Keep hands, children, pets, objects, and clothing clear of the power assist steps when in motion. The steps will reverse direction if they encounter an obstruction when opening or closing. Remove the obstruction, then open and close the door on the same side to complete the motion of the assist steps. If the obstruction is not cleared, the assist steps remain extended while driving. There are two other modes of operation: Deploy Mode: To extend both power assist steps for cleaning, press j while the vehicle is in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Press j again to retract them. The DIC will display a message. Lock Mode: Press and hold j for four seconds to lock and disable the power assist steps. Press and hold j for four seconds again to enable them. The DIC will display a message.

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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

The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system. Off : Alarm system is disarmed. On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system.

Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the liftgate or the hood 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. 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 liftgate, 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 for 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. . Unlock the vehicle using the

Keyless Access system.

. Start the vehicle.

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To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle after all occupants have exited.

. 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 RKE transmitter and the horn chirps three times, an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Security Messages 0 154. Power Sounder, Inclination Sensor and Intrusion Sensor In addition to the standard theft-deterrent system features, this system may also have a power sounder, inclination sensor and intrusion 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. The intrusion sensor monitors the vehicle interior, and can activate the alarm if it senses unauthorized entry into the vehicle’s interior. Do not allow passengers or pets to remain in the vehicle when the intrusion sensor is activated. Before arming the theft-deterrent system and activating the intrusion sensor: . Make sure all doors and

windows are completely closed. . Secure any loose items such as

sunshades.

. Make sure there are no

obstructions blocking the sensors in the front overhead console.

. Close DVD screens before

leaving the vehicle.

Inclination and Intrusion Sensors Disable Switch

It is recommended that the intrusion and inclination sensors be deactivated if pets are left in the vehicle or the vehicle is being transported. With the vehicle turned off, press o in the front overhead console. The indicator light will come on momentarily, indicating that these sensors have been disabled for the next alarm system arming cycle.

theft-deterrent system and have a new transmitter programmed to the vehicle. Do not leave the transmitter or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement 0 373.

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 ignition button is pressed in and a valid transmitter is found 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 transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start the vehicle. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the vehicle off and try again. If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter or place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert next to the center console storage area between the driver and front passenger seats. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28. If the engine does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the pocket/insert, the vehicle needs service. See your dealer who can service the

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Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror If equipped, the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind. This feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 49. Turn Signal Indicator The vehicle may have a turn signal indicator on the mirrors that flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.

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Power Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{ Warning

A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat.

To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press (1) or (2) to select the

driver or passenger side mirror. The indicator light comes on.

2. Press the arrows on the control

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

3. Adjust the outside mirror so

that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen.

4. Press either (1) or (2) again to

deselect the mirror. The indicator light goes off.

The mirror(s) return to the original position when: . The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or remains in R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.

. The ignition is turned off. . The vehicle is driven in

R (Reverse) above a set speed.

To turn this feature on or off, see Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

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Folding Mirrors

Power Folding

1. Press { to fold the mirrors

inward.

2. Press { again to return the mirrors to the driving position.

Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors Reset the power folding mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally

obstructed while folding.

. They are accidentally manually

folded/unfolded.

. The mirrors will not stay in the

unfolded position.

. The mirrors vibrate at normal

driving speeds.

Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal position. A popping noise may be heard during the resetting of the power folding mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual folding operation.

Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: 1 (Rear Window Defogger) : Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 178.

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

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Child-View Mirror

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Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. If equipped with OnStar, there are three buttons at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar Overview 0 376. To avoid accidental OnStar calls, clean the mirror with the ignition off. 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.

If equipped, push up on the sunglasses bin and release. Push the bin back in halfway to secure the mirror in position. Push the mirror back up when not in use.

{ 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.

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

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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 27.

Express-Down Windows Windows that have the express-down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express-down feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the switch. Express-Up Window If equipped, the window express-up feature allows the window to be raised without holding the switch. Pull the window switch up fully and release it to activate the express-up feature. The express-up feature can be canceled at any time by briefly pulling the switch. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, the driver power window will need to be reprogrammed for the express-up feature to work.

The driver door has switches that control all windows. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 207. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.

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To reprogram the power windows: 1. Close all doors. 2. Place the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ START.

3. From any open position, pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed.

4. Hold the switch up for

approximately two seconds after the window is fully closed. The window is now reprogrammed. Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when express-up is active, the window stops at the obstacle and auto-reverses to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window returns to normal operation once the obstacle or condition is removed.

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Express Window Anti-Pinch Override

{ Warning

Window Lockout This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position.

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 in a supervised mode. Hold the window switch in the partially or fully pulled up position. The window rises for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is reactivated. In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode.

. Press Z to activate the rear

window locks. An indicator light will illuminate when the feature is on.

. Press Z again to deactivate the

rear window locks.

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Sun Visors

Roof

Sunroof

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.

1. Open or Close 2. Vent

On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 207. Vent : From the closed position, press the rear of switch (2) to vent the sunroof.

Open/Close : To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (1) to close it. Express-Open/Express-Close : To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of switch (1). Press the switch again to stop it. When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually. If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.

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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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Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 104

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . . 107

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 56
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Heated and Cooled Front

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

Rear Seats

Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 77

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 79
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Passenger Sensing System . . . 84
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 88
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 89
Replacing Airbag System Parts

after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Infants and Young Children . . . . 92
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 94
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 96
Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) . . . . 97

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Head Restraints

Front Seats The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { Warning

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

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

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. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable.

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Second Row Seats The vehicle's second row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The second row seat outboard head restraints are not removable. Third Row Seats

To lower the head restraint, press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down. Return the lowered head restraint to the upright position until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure it is locked. If you are installing a child restraint in the third row seat, see “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 97.

Front Seats

Power 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.

The third row seat head restraint can be lowered to allow for better visibility when the rear seat is unoccupied.

Base Shown, Uplevel Similar

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To adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

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

. Raise or lower the seat by

moving the rear of the control up or down.

To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks 0 58. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 58. Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems 0 236. Uplevel Seat Adjustment If equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features.

Lumbar and Bolster Support

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1. Turn the selection control to

view seat options on the center stack display.

2. Select bolster support. 3. Press forward or rearward to adjust the amount of bolster support.

Upper Shoulder Support

To adjust lumbar support, if equipped: 1. Turn the selection control to

view seat options on the center stack display.

2. Select lumbar support. 3. Press forward or rearward to adjust the desired amount of support.

4. Press up or down to adjust the

height of the support. To adjust bolster support, if equipped:

To adjust upper shoulder support, if equipped: 1. Turn the selection control to

view seat options on the center stack display.

2. Select upper shoulder support.

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3. Press forward or rearward to

adjust the amount of upper shoulder support.

Lumbar Adjustment

Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support.

Reclining Seatbacks

Base

To adjust the lumbar support: . Press and hold the control

forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time. . Press and hold the control up to

increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support.

Base Shown, Uplevel Similar

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

rearward to recline.

. Tilt the top of the control forward

to raise.

{ 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.

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

Memory Seats

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, adjustable pedals (if equipped), and massage settings (if equipped).

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

2. Adjust the driver seat, outside

mirrors, power tilt and telescoping steering column, adjustable pedals (if equipped), and massage settings (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 1–4 for a second

driver using 2.

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To store exit positions and easy exit features to the B (Exit) button, repeat steps 1–4 using B to store your positions for getting out of the vehicle.

Manually Recalling Memory Positions Press and hold 1, 2, or B (Exit) to manually recall the previously stored memory positions and massage settings (if equipped). Releasing 1, 2, or B before the stored positions are reached stops the recall. If the massage feature is off when the memory recall is performed, the previously stored type and intensity will be recalled, but it will remain off until activated with the massage control.

Automatically Recalling Memory Positions (Auto Memory Recall) If programmed on in the vehicle personalization menus, the Auto (Automatic) Memory Recall feature automatically recalls the current driver’s previously stored 1 or 2

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position and massage settings (if equipped) when the ignition is changed from ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. See “Auto Memory Recall” under "Comfort and Convenience" in Vehicle Personalization 0 157. To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power mirror, or power seat controls; press the power tilt and telescoping steering column control; or press the adjustable pedal control.

Easy Exit Recall If programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, the easy exit feature automatically recalls the previously stored EXIT positions when leaving the vehicle. See “Storing Memory Positions” previously in this section. See also Vehicle Personalization 0 157. 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.

If the vehicle driver has changed, in some vehicles the Driver ID may be displayed for the first few ignition cycles. 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.

Obstructions If something has blocked the driver seat, power tilt and telescoping steering column, and/or adjustable pedals 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.

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.

Massage

Driver Seat Shown, Passenger

Seat Similar

If equipped, the ignition must be on to use the massage feature.

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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.

Massage may be activated and adjusted as follows: 1. Press and release or hold the selection control (1) to scroll to the massage options on the center stack display.

2. Select massage feature. 3. Press up or down to select the

massage type.

4. Press forward or rearward to

change the intensity.

5. To activate massage at last massage type and intensity settings or to turn massage off, press the massage On/Off control (2).

Heated and Cooled 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

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The buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running. Press I or + to heat the driver or passenger seatback only. Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press C or { to cool the driver or passenger seat. When this feature is off, the heated and cooled seat symbols on the buttons are white. When a heated seat is turned on, the symbol turns red. When a cooled 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 for an extended time, their level may automatically be lowered.

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The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

Remote Start Auto Heated and Cooled Seats During a remote start, the heated or cooled seats may turn on automatically if enabled in vehicle personalization. When it is cold outside, the heated seats turn on, and when it is hot outside, the cooled seats turn on. The heated or cooled seats are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the heated or cooled seat button to use the heated or cooled seats after the vehicle is started. The heated or cooled 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 cooled 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 0 157.

Rear Seats

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 Cooled Front Seats 0 61.

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 button lights on the center stack. Use the manual heated buttons on the center stack to turn the auto heated seats off. If the passenger seat is unoccupied, the auto heated seats feature will not activate the seat. The auto heated seats feature can be programmed to always be enabled when the vehicle is on. See "Auto Heated Seats" under Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

The buttons are on the rear of the center console.

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With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, press M or L to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion. An indicator on the rear climate control display appears when this feature is on. 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 for an extended time, their level may automatically be lowered.

Second Row Seats The second row seats can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seat.

Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever on the outboard

side of the seat.

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:

{ 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.

1. Lift the lever fully while

applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. If the lever is lifted without applying pressure, the seat will release to a folded position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback

to make sure it is locked.

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Manual Fold and Tumble Feature

{ Warning

Do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled position while the vehicle is in motion. A tumbled seat is not locked. It can move when the vehicle is in motion. People in the vehicle could be injured in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position before driving the vehicle. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

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.

Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing

under, in front of, or on the seat.

The seatback will fold forward to create a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position.

2. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat to release the seatback.

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position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing

under, in front of, or on the seat.

2. Pull the strap on the bottom

rear of the second row seat to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward.

3. Pull the strap again to release

the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

Automatic Fold and Tumble Feature

{ Warning

Do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled position while the vehicle is in motion. A tumbled seat is not locked. It can move when the vehicle is in motion. People in the vehicle could be

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3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat { Warning

Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating (Continued)

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Caution (Continued)

belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work.

Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing

under, in front of, or on the seat.

injured in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position before driving the vehicle. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

{ Warning Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button.

Caution

Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety

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Driver Side Rear Panel Button

Shown

2. Press the automatic seat

release button on the panel behind the rear doors. The seatback automatically folds flat.

3. Press the button again to

release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

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Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Cargo Area

1. Second Row Power Seat

Buttons

2. Third Row Power Seat

Buttons

To fold and tumble the seat from the cargo area: 1. Make sure that there is nothing

under, in front of, or on the seat.

2. Press the button (1) on the side

trim of the cargo area to fold the seatback.

The left button folds the left seatback, and the right button folds the right seatback.

3. Press the button again to

release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

The buttons (2) can be used to fold the third row seatbacks from the cargo area. See Third Row Seats 0 67. Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position

{ Warning

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

To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position:

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1. Pull the seat down until it

latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor.

2. Lift the seatback and push it

rearward. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make sure the safety belt in the center seating position is not caught between the two seats and is not twisted.

Third Row Seats

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.

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The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work. The third row seatbacks can be folded to increase cargo space.

3. Fully lower the head restraints. See Head Restraints 0 55. Put the second row seatback in the upright position. See Second Row Seats 0 63.

1. Second Row Power Seat

Buttons

2. Third Row Power Seat

Buttons

To fold the seatback: 1. Open the liftgate to access the

controls for the seat.

2. Make sure that there is nothing

under, in front of, or on the seat.

4. Disconnect the rear safety belt

mini-latch, using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into the headliner. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in the headliner. 5. Press and hold the switch (2) on the side trim of the cargo area to fold the seatback. The left switch folds the left seatback, and the right switch folds the right seatback.

6. Repeat the steps for the other

seatback, if desired.

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The switches (1) can be used to fold or fold and tumble the second row seats from the cargo area. See Second Row Seats 0 63. Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position

2. Press and hold the switch (2) on the side trim of the cargo area to raise the seatback. The left switch raises the left seatback, and the right switch raises the right seatback.

{ 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.

3. Reconnect the center safety

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

4. Pull on the safety belt to be

sure the mini-latch is secure. 5. Repeat the steps for the other

seatback, if desired.

1. Second Row Power Seat

Buttons

2. Third Row Power Seat

Buttons

To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Open the liftgate to access the

controls for the seat.

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Safety Belts