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PLEASE WAIT.

3. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats. The storage area will need to be opened and the storage tray lifted up to access the transmitter pocket.

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2. Wait for ten minutes until the

DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ignition. The DIC displays will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.

4. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats. The storage area will need to be opened and the storage tray lifted up to access the transmitter pocket.

5. Press the ignition. When the transmitter is learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

6. Remove the transmitter from

the transmitter pocket and press K on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4
through 6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 10 seconds to exit programming mode.

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Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED when you try to start the vehicle. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may also be displayed at this time. To start the vehicle: 1. Open the center console storage

area and the storage tray.

3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or

N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the START button. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. 1. Press the button near the bottom

of the transmitter and pull the key out.

2. Place the transmitter in the

transmitter pocket.

2. Use the key blade to separate

the two halves of the transmitter.

3. Remove the old battery. Do not

4.

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

5. Snap the transmitter back

together.

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Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. Vehicles with an automatic climate control system will automatically change to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperature during a remote start. When the ON/RUN/START ignition mode is selected , the climate control system will return to its setting from when the vehicle was last turned off.

Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3
for additional information.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using the remote start feature use the following procedure. 1. Press Q on the RKE transmitter. 2. Within two seconds, press and

hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. This confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received.

If the vehicle' s lamps are not visible, press and hold / for at least two seconds. During the remote start the doors will be locked and the parking lamps will remain on as long as the engine is running. The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in ON/RUN/START.

3. Press the brake pedal and select

the ON/RUN/START ignition mode to drive the vehicle.

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Extending Engine Run Time For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running. The remote start can only be extended once. When the remote start is extended, the second 10-minute period will start immediately. For example, if the vehicle has been running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will run for a total of 15 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts, or a remote start with an extension, are allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition must be changed to ON/RUN/START and then back to OFF before the remote start procedure can be used again.

Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do any of the following. . Press / until the parking lamps

turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on and then back off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if any of the following occur.

The ignition is in any mode other than OFF. The transmitter is in the vehicle.

The hood is not closed. The hazard warning flashers are on. There is an emission control system malfunction. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. Two remote vehicle starts have already been used. The vehicle is not in P (Park).

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Door Locks

{ WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

. Passengers, especially

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

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. Young children who get into

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

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

To lock or unlock a door, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter from the outside. From inside the vehicle with the doors locked, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock switches are on the instrument panel. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors.

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Lockout Deterrent Lockout deterrent decreases the chances that the keys may be accidentally locked in the vehicle. When door locking is requested by pressing Q on the instrument panel or Q on the RKE transmitter and the driver door is open, all doors will lock and the driver door will immediately unlock. The driver door must be closed when Q is pressed for all doors to remain locked. This feature can be programmed to provide the lockout deterrent feature only when the ignition mode is ACC/ACCESSORY, or ON/RUN/START. See “Power Door Locks” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑42.

Delayed Locking When this feature is enabled and the doors are locked with the power lock switch on the instrument panel, three chimes sound to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. All doors lock five seconds after the last door is closed. When the delayed locking feature is in use, pressing Q on the instrument panel or Q on the RKE transmitter will override the feature and lock all doors immediately. This feature can be programmed by using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Delayed Door Lock” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑42. The delayed locking feature is only available if “Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout” is disabled.

Safety Locks

Rear door security locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.

Press { to activate the safety locks. Once activated, the LED light in the switch illuminates. Pressing the button again deactivates the safety locks.

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Doors

Liftgate

{ WARNING

Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, 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.

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. Adjust the Climate Control

system to a setting that brings in only outside air 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. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑24.

Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.

Manual Liftgate For vehicles without keyless access, unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate. Press the touchpad located in the handle of the liftgate, above the license plate, and lift up to open. Do not press the touchpad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. Always close the liftgate before driving.

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Power Liftgate

On vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the driver door. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves.

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{ 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.

Choose the power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch until the indicator lines up with the desired position. The three modes are. MAX : The liftgate opens to the full open height. 3/4 : The liftgate opens to a reduced open height that can be set by the vehicle operator in a range of approximately 3/4 open to full open. Use this setting to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead obstructions such as a garage door or roof mounted cargo during power operation. The liftgate can still be opened fully manually.

OFF: The liftgate only operates manually in this position. Manual operation of a liftgate that also has power operation requires more effort than with a standard manual liftgate. In either the MAX or the 3/4 mode, the liftgate can be power opened and closed by.

. Pressing & on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑4.

. Pressing & on the center of the mode switch on the driver door, with the driver door unlocked.

. Pressing the touchpad switch on

the liftgate outside handle, with all doors unlocked, to open the liftgate.

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Do not force the liftgate open or closed during a power cycle. The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. If you shift the transmission out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If you shift the transmission out of P (Park) and accelerate before the power liftgate latch is closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Always make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before you drive away. If you power open the liftgate and the liftgate support struts have lost pressure, the turn signals flash and a chime sounds. The liftgate stays open temporarily, then slowly closes. See your dealer for service before using the 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 to the full closed or open position. 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. The Power Liftgate Unavailable warning message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display. After removing the obstructions, the liftgate will resume normal power operation. The vehicle has pinch sensors located on the side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the body and presses against this sensor, the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually.

Press and release & on the liftgate adjacent to the latch to close the liftgate. Pressing any liftgate button, or the touchpad switch while the liftgate is moving, stops it. Pressing the button or RKE switch again reverses the direction. There is a minimum distance that the power liftgate must already be open for the system to hold it open. If movement is stopped below that minimum, the liftgate closes.

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Setting the Power Liftgate 3/4 Mode To change the liftgate stop position. 1. Turn the liftgate switch to

either the MAX, or the 3/4 mode position and power open the liftgate.

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

3. Press and hold the button on the liftgate adjacent to the latch until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds to indicate that the new setting is recorded.

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When power opened with the 3/4 mode selected, the liftgate stops at the new set position. If you do not hear the audible and visual feedback when setting the intermediate stop position, you are attempting to set the height below the 3/4 open height minimum (approximately 16.4 m or 5 ft). The liftgate cannot be set below that minimum and the new setting will not be recorded. Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation, turn the mode switch to the OFF position. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened and closed. Manual efforts of a vehicle equipped with a power liftgate will be higher than a standard non-power liftgate.

To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate, and lift the gate open. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close. With the power liftgate disabled, the liftgate electric latch will still power latch once contact is made with the striker. Always close the liftgate before driving. If the RKE button is pressed while power operation is disabled, the turn signals flash and the liftgate will not move. 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.

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

Anti-Theft Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. The LED light, located on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system. Arming the System To arm the system, 1. Close all doors, liftgate,

and hood.

2. Lock the vehicle using the

transmitter or the power door lock button. The LED on the instrument panel should come on and stay on for about 30 seconds.

3. After 30 seconds, the alarm

system will arm, and the LED will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm is operating.

If a door, the hood, or liftgate is opened without first unlocking with the transmitter, the turn signals will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. The theft-deterrent alarm system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle's key. You can start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle if the alarm has been set off.

Disarming the System To disarm the system, either unlock the doors using the transmitter, or start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

Lock the vehicle with the transmitter after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed.

. Always unlock a door with the transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will not disarm the alarm.

If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm by pressing K on the transmitter. The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way.

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Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the pushbutton start is activated to enter the ACC/ACCESSORY mode or the ON/RUN/START mode and a valid transmitter is present in the vehicle.

How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn chirps three times, an attempted break-in has occurred while the system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, the THEFT ATTEMPTED message will appear on the DIC. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑38 for additional information.

Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑20 for information regarding Part 15
of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.

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

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When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the vehicle will not change ignition modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN/START, OFF), and the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console. See “NO REMOTE DETECTED” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑38.

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

Exterior 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.

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Power Mirrors

Folding Mirrors

Power Foldaway Mirrors

Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. To adjust the mirror: 1. Move the selector switch to L (left) or R (right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.

3. Return the selector switch to the

center position.

The power folding mirrors have controls on the driver door. To fold the mirrors: 1. With the selector switch in

the ) position, press the down arrow on the control pad. Both mirrors will automatically fold. 2. Press the down arrow again to

return the mirrors to their original position.

Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if:

The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. The mirrors do 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 noise may be heard during the resetting of the power foldaway mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual folding operation.

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Heated Mirrors < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1 for more information.

Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle has the automatic dimming mirror, the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.

Reverse Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, there is an option to have the mirrors tilt down, when in R (Reverse), to more easily see the ground near the vehicle. When the vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse), both the driver and passenger mirrors will tilt downward. They will return to their previous position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the ignition is turned to OFF, or the vehicle is left in R (Reverse) for an extended period of time. This feature can be turned on or off. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑42.

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. To avoid glare of the headlamps from behind, push the tab forward for daytime and pull it for nighttime use. Vehicles with OnStar® have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information about the services OnStar provides.

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Windows

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

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature and the indicator light come on each time the vehicle is started. Vehicles with OnStar have three control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information about the services OnStar provides. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

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

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Power Windows

{ WARNING

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

The power windows: . Can be operated with the

ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START.

. Can be operated within

10 minutes of switching the ignition off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑22.

. Will stop operation when any

door is opened.

Operate the switch for the desired window by pressing to open and pulling to close. Pushing or pulling the switch part of the way will open or close the window as long as the switch is operated.

Driver Side Shown

The power window controls are on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows.

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Express‐Down/Up Windows Windows that have the express‐down/up feature allow the windows to be lowered and raised fully without holding the window switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express‐down feature. Pull the window switch fully up and release it to activate the express‐up feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, or pulling the switch.

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Programming the Power Windows Programming the power windows may be necessary if the vehicle's battery has been disconnected or discharged. If the window will not express up after power has been restored and a message is displayed in the Driver Information Center: 1. Close all doors . 2. Place the ignition in

ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START.

3. From any partial open position, close the window and continue to pull the switch briefly after the window has fully closed.

Obstacle Detection Feature The Obstacle Detection Feature is part of the express-up feature and is active: 1.

In the middle and upper portions of the window opening.

2. During window up movements. 3.

In ignition OFF during all window up movements and during express-up window movements in ignition ON/RUN/START.

If there is something blocking the window during automatic closing, the window will reverse direction for a short distance. Weather conditions such as extreme cold and/or ice may cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation once the object or condition is removed.

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If conditions prevent the window from closing and the window continues to auto-reverse, it is possible to close the window with the ignition in ON/RUN/START by holding the window switch in the partially or fully pulled up position. Release of the switch from the partially pulled up position will cause the window to stop. Release of the switch from the fully pulled up position will activate the express-up and related obstacle detection features. Overload If the windows are repeatedly operated within a short time, the window operation is disabled for a short time.

Window Lockout

Sun Visors

o (Window Lockout): The window lockout switch is on the driver door. This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press the switch to turn the lockout feature on or off. An indicator light shows the feature is on.

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

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Roof

Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches are on the overhead console. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN/START or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Ignition Positions on page 9‑18
and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑22.

Press the back of the sunroof switch to the first detent and hold, to open the sunroof to a desired position at a normal speed. Press the rear of the switch to the second detent and release, to express open the sunroof to an automatically adjusted comfort position. Press the rear of the switch to the second detent and release again, to open the sunroof to the full open position. Press the front of the switch to second detent and release, to express close the sunroof. Press the front of the sunroof switch to the first detent and hold, to close the sunroof to a desired position at a normal speed. Press the front of the switch to the second detent and release, to express close the sunroof.

A. Sunroof Switch B. Sunshade Switch To open the sunroof, press the back of the sunroof switch (A) to the first detent and release, the sunroof will open to the vent position.

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To open or close the sunshade, press the open or close sunroof switch (B). Press the front or back of the sunshade switch to the first detent and hold, to open or close the sunshade to a desired position at a normal speed. Press the switch to the second detent and release, to express open or close the sunshade. Fully close the glass before fully closing the sunshade.

Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature detects the object and stops the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof then returns to the full-open position.

sunroof operation, noise, or plugging the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

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

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

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Rear Seats

Airbag System

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Rear Seat

Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . 3-14

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Safety Belt Use During

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

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-33
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

What Will You See After an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-44
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-45
Replacing Airbag System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-45

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Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-51
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-53
Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-63

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-66

Head Restraints

Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in all 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.

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Rear Seats The rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

1. To raise or lower the head restraint, press the release button while pulling up or pushing down on the head restraint.

2. Release the button then pull up or push down on the head restraint to make sure it is locked in place.

The front head restraints are designed not to be removed.

1. Pull the head restraint up to

raise it.

2. To lower the head restraint,

press the release button while pushing the head restraint down.

3. Release the button. 4. Push down on the head restraint

to make sure it is locked in place.

The center seating position has an integrated headrest that can be adjusted the same way as the head restraints. If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑55.

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Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

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

Power Seat Adjustment

To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the

seat cushion.

2. Move the seat forward or

rearward to adjust the seat position.

3. Release the handle to stop the

seat from moving.

4. Try to move the seat back and

forth to be sure it is locked in place.

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

rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the front or

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

moving the control up or down.

To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑8. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑7.

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Memory Seats

On vehicles with the memory feature, the “1” and “2” buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the positions of the driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedal positions, if available. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions.

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Recalling Button Memory Positions To recall the manually saved Button Memory positions, press and hold “1” or “2.” The driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if available, move to the positions stored to those buttons when pressed. Releasing “1” or “2” before the stored positions are reached stops the recall. If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals, if available, while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat, outside mirror, and adjustable throttle and brake pedal positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is turned off. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑4
for more information.

Storing Button Memory Positions To save positions into Button Memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if available, to the desired driving positions.

2. Press and release the MEM (Memory) button.

3. Press “1” until a beep sounds. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for a

second driver using “2.”

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Recalling RKE Memory Positions (Memory Remote Recall) The Memory Remote Recall feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if available, to previously stored RKE Memory positions when entering the vehicle. Every time the ignition is placed in OFF, the positions of the driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if available, are automatically stored to the RKE transmitter that was used to start the vehicle. These positions are called RKE Memory positions and may be different than the previously mentioned Button Memory positions saved to the “1” or “2” buttons.

To automatically recall RKE Memory positions, unlock the driver door with the RKE transmitter, and open the driver door. On vehicles with Keyless Access, opening the driver door when an RKE transmitter is present will activate the RKE Memory recall. If the driver door is already open, pressing the RKE transmitter K button will also activate the RKE Memory recall. The driver seat, outside mirrors, and pedals, if available, will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions. This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See “Memory Remote Recall” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑42 for more information.

To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power mirror, or power seat controls, or the adjustable pedal switch, if available. If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals, if available, while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by opening the driver door and pressing the RKE transmitter K button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

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Lumbar Adjustment

Power Lumbar

Thigh Support Adjustment

If available, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the control when the seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support.

If available, adjust the manual leg extension by pulling up on the lever, and then pulling or pushing on the support to lengthen or shorten it. Release the lever to lock it in place.

Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle. To activate, place the ignition in OFF and open the driver door. If the driver door is already open, placing the ignition in OFF will activate the easy exit driver seat. This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See “Easy Exit Driver Seat” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑42 for more information. To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power seat controls, or the adjustable pedal switch, if available. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds. Try recalling the exit position again. If the exit position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

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Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.

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WARNING (Continued)

The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.

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

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Manual Reclining Seatbacks

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

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

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Power Reclining Seatbacks

To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback

to make sure it is locked.

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

2. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

To adjust a power seatback, if available:

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

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Heated Front Seats { WARNING

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

Press L or M to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

If available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the instrument panel. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START.

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Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated seat indicator lights on the button do not turn on during a remote start. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. The heated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless the heated seat feature is enabled in the vehicle personalization menu.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑10 and “Remote Start Auto Heated Seats” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑42 for more information.

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

{ WARNING

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

If available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the instrument panel. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START. Press M to heat the seat or { to ventilate the seat. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

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Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats During a remote start, the heated or ventilated seats can be turned on automatically. They are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated or ventilated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights on the button do not turn on during a remote start. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. The heated or ventilated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑10 and “Remote Start Auto Heated Seats” or “Remote Start Auto Seat Cool” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑42
for more information.

Rear Seats

Split Folding Seatbacks With this feature, either side of the rear seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Folding the Seatbacks Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. To fold the seatback: 1. Unbuckle the rear safety belts and move the front seatbacks to the upright position. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑8
for more information.

2. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.

A. Seatback Lock Indicator

3. Lift the lever on the top of the seatback. The rear seatback lock indicator (A) extends when the seatback is unlocked. 4. Fold the seatback forward.

The rear seatback lock indicator (A) retracts when the seatback is locked.

Keep the seatback in the upright, locked position when not in use.

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Reclining the Seatbacks To recline the seatback: 1. Lift and hold the lever on top of the seatback. The rear seatback lock indicator (A) extends when the seatback is unlocked.

2. Tilt the seatback rearward, and

then release the lever when the seatback is in the desired position. The rear seatback lock indicator (A) retracts when the seatback is locked in place.

To raise the seatback: 1. Lift the lever on top of the

seatback. Raise the seatback and release the lever. The rear seatback lock indicator (A) extends when the seatback is unlocked.

2. Push the seatback rearward

until it locks in the upright position. The rear seatback lock indicator (A) retracts when the seatback is locked in place.

3. Make sure the rear safety

belts are not twisted or caught between the seat cushion and the seatback.

Raising the Seatbacks { 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.

{ 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.

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Heated Rear Seats { WARNING

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

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

Rear Seat Pass-Through Door

Some vehicles have a rear seat pass-through door in the center of the rear seatback. Fold down the center armrest and push down on the latch to open the door.

If available, the buttons are on the Rear Sear Audio (RSA) panel on the rear of the center console.

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{ WARNING

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

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑15 for additional information.

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In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts.

{ WARNING

Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

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

Put someone on it.

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

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

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

or the instrument panel...

or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.

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

A: You could be — whether you

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

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

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

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

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

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worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 3‑46 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑48. Follow those rules for everyone's protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

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

Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be

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Q: What is wrong with this?

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