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Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.

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Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint.

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Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child

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restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.

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Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and

height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.

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To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints.

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A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.

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Child Restraint Systems

(B) Forward-Facing Child Seat

A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness.

(C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.

(A) Rear‐Facing Infant Seat

A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.

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Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING

A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.

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Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint

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A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint.

To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑52 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.

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Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.

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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off.

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Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑36 for additional information.

When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, we recommend that rear-facing child restraints not be transported in the vehicle, even if the airbag is off.

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Child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others. Always make sure the child restraint is properly secured. Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt. Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle — even when no child is in it.

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If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat, review the following illustrations. Configurations for Use of Child Restraints

A. Child restraint or occupant

using safety belt

A. Child restraint using LATCH B. Occupant prohibited

A. Child restraint or occupant

using safety belt

B. Child restraint using LATCH

A. Child restraint using LATCH B. Occupant prohibited C. Child restraint or occupant

using safety belt

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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system. Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor.

In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments. Lower Anchors

Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH

seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). Top Tether Anchor

A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.

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Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.

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Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.

Rear Seat

i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.

To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover.

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the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2‑50 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

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If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child restraint properly using the

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anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual.

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Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor.

Top Tether Anchors

The top tether anchors for each rear seating position are located under the covers, on the back of the rear seatback. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if

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Make sure to attach the child restraint at the proper anchor location. This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether. 1. Attach and tighten the lower

attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts.

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Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for

the desired seating position.

1.2. Put the child restraint on

the seat.

1.3. Attach and tighten the lower

attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.

If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor

and open its cover to expose the anchor.

2.

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Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed.

Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat.

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2.2. Route, attach and tighten

the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions:

If the rear outboard seating position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts.

If the rear center seating position you are using has an adjustable headrest and you are using a dual tether, lower the headrest down to its stowed position and route the tether over the headrest.

If the rear outboard seating position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the head restraint.

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Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash { WARNING

A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, new LATCH system parts may be needed. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash.

Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑52 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑52 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.

If the rear center seating position you are using has an adjustable headrest and you are using a single tether, lower the headrest to its stowed position and route the tether over the headrest.

3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

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In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2‑50. 1. Put the child restraint on

the seat.

2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

3. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

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6.

If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑52 for more information.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.

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Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2‑50 . In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑36 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4‑19 for more information, including important safety information.

5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.

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A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.

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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.

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Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑36 for additional information.

If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear‐facing child restraint, a rear‐facing child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle, even if the airbag is off. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑52 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑52 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.

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In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it

will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side impact airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4‑19.

2. Put the child restraint on

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3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way

out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor.

4. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle, so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

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If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑36 for more information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position.

If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regrading the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2‑52 for more information.

7. Before placing a child in the

child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side‐to‐side and back‐and‐forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.

6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6.

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Storage

Storage Compartments

Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 3-2

Additional Storage Features

Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Cargo Tie Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Cargo Management

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Cargo Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Roof Rack System

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Storage Compartments

Glove Box Lift the glove box handle up to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box.

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glove box. Move the slide control across the small hole to turn the cool air flow off. Close the opening to keep cold air from entering the vehicle.

Cupholders

The glove box is air conditioned and can be used to store items at a lower temperature. The vehicle air conditioning must be turned on for the maximum cool air to enter the

This vehicle has a cupholder equipped with a divider that can be adjusted to accommodate large containers or small containers.

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For large containers, push the button to move aside the divider and make the cupholder deeper. For small containers, push down on the top edge of the divider to lock it back in place to make the cupholder shorter.

Front Storage

A storage area is located in front of the shift lever. Push upward on the top of the door and release. The door automatically opens. There is an accessory power outlet. See Power Outlets on page 4‑11.

Armrest Storage For vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull the rear seat armrest forward to access cupholders with removable liners and a storage area. Pull the lever to access the storage area.

Center Console Storage Vehicles have an armrest and an upper storage tray in the center console. The armrest on top of the center console can be adjusted to a rearward, middle, and forward position. Slide the top of the armrest to adjust to the desired position. To open the center console with armrest, move the armrest to the full rearward position to access the buttons. For either center console, the storage area has a storage tray and a main storage. Push the driver side

button to access the storage tray. Push the passenger side button to access the main storage. There is an accessory power outlet and input jacks for auxiliary audio devices. See Power Outlets on page 4‑11 and Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD ) on page 6‑28
or Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) on page 6‑34.

Push the button to open the storage area located at the rear of the center console.

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Cargo Cover For vehicles with the dual position cargo cover, it can be used to cover items in the cargo area of the vehicle.

Install the cargo cover 1. Hold the cartridge so that the

pull‐out shade faces the rear of the vehicle.

2. Align the cartridge over the pins on the trim panels of the vehicle.

3. Push down on the cartridge to

snap it into place.

4. Unroll the shade towards the

rear of the vehicle.

5. The shade can be set in two

positions. It can be set in a half way open (A) position for loading objects into the rear compartment.

6. Pull cargo cover down to

lower (B) position to conceal objects in the rear compartment. 7. Align the pins with the channels

on both sides.

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Remove the cargo cover 1. Remove the cover from the channels and carefully roll it back up.

8.

Insert the shade's pin into the bent slot (B) and slide it to the first stop (C) to totally conceal the cargo area. The shade can also be positioned at second stop (A) to partially cover cargo.

2. Slide the button on the top to

release the cartridge.

3. Pull up to remove the cartridge

from the pins.

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An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If the cover is removed, always store it in the proper storage location. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached.

Cargo Tie Downs For vehicles equipped with cargo tie‐downs, the four tie-downs are located in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Use the tie-downs to secure small loads.

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To open the cargo management system, press on the bottom of handle assembly to unlatch it and lift up on the handle.

A prop rod locks to hold the cover up when opened. Four hooks are located on the inside cover and can be used or storing items. There may be additional storage compartments on each side of the cargo management system. Lift the panel up to open.

Press the red push button (B) on the prop rod to close the cover.

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Storing the Cargo Management System Cover Access the rear areas of the cargo management system:

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An improperly latched and closed cargo cover, or cargo cover left in the open position, could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. Be sure to return the cover to the closed position and latch before driving. If the cover is removed, always store it outside of the vehicle. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached.

1. Open the cover.

3. Store the cargo management

system cover by hooking it onto the weatherstrip.

2. Release the prop rod from the

inside cover by sliding downward on the red clip (A). Unhook the prop rod from the pin on the inside cover. Store the unhooked prop rod by folding it into the cargo management compartment.

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D-Ring Sliders There are four D-Ring sliders that move along rails on both sides of the cargo management area. these can be used as tie-downs when storing cargo.

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U-Rail

The loop of the D-Ring slider must be facing inward towards the storage area and the ring must be in the up position for proper usage. Push the button to move the D-Ring slider either towards the front or the rear of the vehicle. The rings can be locked into various positions along the rail.

For vehicles with a U-Rail system, move the gate around the u-shaped track to store and secure cargo in place.

Installing D-Ring Sliders To install the D-Ring sliders (A), insert it into the channel (B) located in the middle of both rails.

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Storing the U-Rail Gate Remove the gate from the U-Rail by pressing the button and lifting upward.

3.

Insert the top of the gate into the lower two clips (A).

4. Flip the bottom of the gate up and insert into the upper two clips (B).

1. Lift the cargo management

system cover.

2. Release the cover from the prop

rod as described in previous steps.

Cargo Net

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Do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anything from the net. Avoid items that have sharp edges or that apply excessive force to the net. If items are not properly stored, damage to the net could occur and items can be thrown about the vehicle. You or other could be injured. Always store items behind the net.

For vehicles equipped with a cargo net, it can be used to store light loads, keeping them from falling over or being thrown into the cabin during heavy braking. The net should not be overloaded or used to store heavy loads.

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There are four openings in the headliner, two located behind the front seats and two behind the rear seats.

1.

Insert the top corners of the cargo net into the large opening in the headliner and secure by sliding them into the small opening.

2. The rear seat backs should

be folded down, when the net is installed in the headliner opening located behind the front seats.

5. Mount the cargo net to the cargo

tie-downs located on the lower side panels.

3. Mount the cargo net to the rear seat tethers located on the back of the folded down rear seats and pull on the straps to tighten the net.

4. When the net is installed in the

headliner opening located behind the rear seats, the rear seat backs should be upright.

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3. Roll up the cargo net, storing it

into the attached vinyl bag.

4. Open the cargo management

system lid.

5. For vehicles with an inflator kit,

store the cargo net in the available space next to the kit.

Convenience Net This vehicle may have a convenience net located in the rear of the vehicle. Attach it to the cargo tie-downs for storing small loads. Do not use the net to store heavy loads.

Roof Rack System

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If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack— like paneling, plywood, or a mattress— the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and damage the vehicle. Never carry something longer or wider than the roof rack on top of the vehicle unless using a GM Certified accessory carrier.

6. Pull on the straps to tighten

the net.

Cargo Net Storage The cargo net can be removed from the vehicle and stored in the cargo management system. 1. Disconnect the net from the roof

openings and the tethers.

2. Press the red button on the

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For vehicles with a roof rack, the rack can be used to load items. For roof racks that do not have cross rails included, GM Certified cross rails can be purchased as an accessory. See your dealer for additional information. Notice: Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 100 kg (220 lbs) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails, making sure to fasten cargo securely.

To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving, check to make sure cross rails and cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle’s center of gravity higher.

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Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control. If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 8‑11 .

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Instrument Panel Overview

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 4-4

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 4-6
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 4-6
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 4-7
Rear Window Wiper/

Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Headlamp Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Clock (Analog Clock) . . . . . . . . 4-10
Clock (Digital Clock) . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Fuel Economy Gauge . . . . . . . . 4-16
Turbo Gauge (2.8L Only) . . . . 4-16
Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 4-17
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 4-18
Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Charging System Light . . . . . . 4-20
Malfunction

Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Brake System Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Electric Parking Brake

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
StabiliTrak® OFF Light . . . . . . . 4-25
Traction Control System

(TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . 4-25
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 4-26
Fuel Economy Light . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 4-27
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
High-Beam on Light . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Adaptive Forward Lighting

(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . 4-28
Lamps on Reminder . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Information Displays

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

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Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Battery Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Brake System Messages . . . . 4-34
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 4-34
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Engine Cooling System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 4-36
Engine Power Messages . . . . 4-36
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 4-36
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 4-37
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

Ride Control System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Airbag System Messages . . . . 4-39
Safety Belt Messages . . . . . . . 4-39

Anti-Theft Alarm System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 4-39
Starting the Vehicle

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Transmission Messages . . . . . 4-40
Vehicle Reminder

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 4-41

Vehicle Personalization

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 4-41

OnStar® System

OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46

Universal Remote System

Universal Remote System . . . 4-48
Universal Remote System

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49

Universal Remote System

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52

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A. Air Vents on page 7‑6. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 5‑5 . Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑29.

C. Cruise Control on page 8‑37 . D.

Instrument Cluster on page 4‑14 .

E. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 4‑6 .

F. AM-FM Radio on page 6‑11. G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑29.

H. Clock (Analog Clock) on

page 4‑10 or Clock (Digital Clock) on page 4‑10.

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I.

Safety Locks on page 1‑12 . Power Door Locks on page 1‑11 . Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5‑5.

J. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 5‑1 . Front Fog Lamps on page 5‑6 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5‑6.

K. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 4‑6 .

L. Horn on page 4‑7. M. Start/Stop Button. See Starting

the Gasoline Engine on page 8‑20 .

N. Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 4‑7 . Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 4‑9.

O. Heated Front Seats on

page 2‑8 (If Equipped). Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 2‑10
(If Equipped).

P. Parking Brake on page 8‑31. Q. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into

Park on page 8‑22.

R. StabiliTrak® System on

page 8‑35 . Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 8‑40
(If Equipped). Economy Mode (If Equipped). See Fuel Economy Mode on page 8‑29.

S. Dual Automatic Climate Control

System on page 7‑1.

T. Glove Box on page 3‑1.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

4. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Steering Wheel Controls

To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel

up or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.

For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

y / z : Press the y button to select the next favorite radio station or next CD, DVD, if equipped, or MP3 track. Press the z button to select the previous favorite radio station or previous CD, DVD, if equipped, or MP3 track. + x − (Volume): Press + to increase the volume, press − to decrease the volume. b / g (Push to Talk): For vehicles with an OnStar®, Bluetooth, or navigation system, press to interact with those systems. See OnStar® System on page 4‑46 , Bluetooth (Overview ) on page 6‑47
or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls ) on page 6‑48 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition ) on page 6‑52 or Bluetooth (Navigation) on page 6‑63 , or the separate navigation manual for more information.

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$ / c (End Call / Mute): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar® or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. SRCE: Press to select an audio source.

Horn Press near the horn symbols or press on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

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& (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the & band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If the vehicle has Rainsense™, see following Rainsense™ information.

The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ START, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. 2: Fast wipes. 1: Slow wipes.

( (Off): Turns the wipers off. 8 (Mist): Single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. Several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 9‑29. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.

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Wipe Parking If the ignition is turned LOCK/OFF while the wipers are on 1, 2 or &, they will immediately stop. If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield. If the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield wash, the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield. Rainsense™ For vehicles with Rainsense, a sensor located near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of water on the windshield and automatically controls the frequency of the windshield wiper. Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance.

& (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control): Move the windshield wiper lever to &. Turn the band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity. Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture. Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture. To deactivate Rainsense, move the windshield wiper lever out of & position. Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to the OFF position. This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipes and/or rear wipers.

With Rainsense, if the transmission is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is very slow, the wipers will automatically stop at the base of the windshield. The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased. Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released. The wipers will run a few times. See Washer Fluid on page 9‑23 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

{ WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

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Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever.

Press the upper or lower portion of the button to control the rear wiper and rear wiper delay. The system turns off when the button is returned to the middle position.

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Z (Rear Wiper): For continuous rear window wipes. 5 (Rear Wiper Delay): Sets a delay between wipes. = (Rear Washer): Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever automatically returns to its original position when released.

Reverse Gear Wipes If the rear wiper control is off, the rear wiper will automatically operate continuously when the shift lever is in R (Reverse) and the front windshield wiper is performing low or high speed wipes. If the rear wiper control is off, the shift lever is in R (Reverse) and the front windshield wiper is performing interval wipes, then the rear wiper automatically performs interval wipes. The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and the rear window. Check the fluid level in the

reservoir if either washer is not working. See Washer Fluid on page 9‑23 .

{ WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Headlamp Washer For vehicles with headlamp washers, they are located to the side of the headlamps. The headlamps must be on in order to use the headlamp washers. If the headlamps are not on, only the windshield will be washed. Pull the wiper lever towards you and hold briefly to activate. The headlamp washers will spray once, pause, and spray again. The headlamp washer will spray again after five windshield wash cycles.

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See Washer Fluid on page 9‑23 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid.

{ WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Compass The vehicle may have a compass display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass receives its heading and other information from Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, and vehicle speed information. Avoid covering the GPS antenna for long periods of time with objects that may interfere with the antenna's ability to receive a satellite signal.

See Multi-Band Antenna on page 6‑18 for the location of the vehicle's antennas. The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal. The compass system will automatically determine when GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again. See Compass Messages on page 4‑34 for more information on the messages that may be displayed for the compass.

Clock (Analog Clock) The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjust the clock: 1. Locate the adjustment

buttons directly below the clock face.

2. Push and hold either adjustment button to advance or reverse the clock hands. Holding the buttons down will cause the clock to advance faster. Release the buttons before reaching the desired time.

3. Push and release the buttons to increase the time by one minute increments until the desired time is reached.

Clock (Digital Clock) The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See Operation on page 6‑7 for information about how to use the menu system. See the separate navigation system manual for instructions on how to operate the digital clock for the navigation system.

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To turn the digital clock on or off: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Select Clock Displayed. 4. Press MENU/SELECT to turn

the clock on or off.

Setting the Time and Date 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Select Set Time or Set Date. 4. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to

adjust the highlighted value.

5. Press the MENU/SELECT knob

to select the next value.

6. To save the time or date and return to the Time and Date Settings menu, press the 0 BACK button at any time or press the MENU/SELECT knob after adjusting the minutes or year.

Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. 4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format.

Setting the Month & Day Format 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight Month & Day Format. 4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select MM/DD (month/day) or DD/MM (day/month).

Setting the Auto Time Adjust 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight Auto Time Adjust. 4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob

to turn Auto Time Adjust on or off.

Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. The vehicle has four accessory power outlets. The power outlets located below the climate control system inside the front storage bin, inside the center floor console, and on the rear of the center floor console are powered while the vehicle is in ON/RUN/START or ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. The power outlet located in the rear cargo area is powered at all times.

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There is a small cap that must be removed to access the accessory power outlet. When not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlets.

Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only.

Cigarette Lighter There may be a cigarette lighter located under the climate control system, inside the front storage bin. To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating element and let go. The lighter pops out when it is ready to be used. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating.

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Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working.

Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.

Ashtrays There may be an ashtray located under the climate control system on the instrument panel. Press the door to release the ashtray. To empty the ashtray, remove it from the instrument panel by holding the edges and pulling straight out. To reinstall, push the tray back into place. There may also be ashtrays located on the center floor console behind the shift lever and in the rear doors. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray.

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Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).

Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new one is set to the mileage of the old odometer. If this is not possible, it is set at zero and a label is put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading.

Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per