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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. Use the key blade to separate

the two halves of the transmitter.

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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. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3 for additional information.

3. Remove the old battery.

4.

Do not 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.

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.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1. Press and release 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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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.

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.

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.

. 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.

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. 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 the doors from the outside, press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 or use the key in the driver door. Turn the key counterclockwise once to unlock the driver door; turning the key again will unlock the passenger doors. To unlock a door from the inside, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it.

Power Door Locks

Instrument Panel

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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 front door panels, or 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 5‑40.

Delayed Locking When this feature is enabled and the doors are locked with the power lock switch on the instrument panel or front door panels, 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 front door panels, or 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 5‑40. The delayed locking feature is only available if “Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout” is disabled.

Front Door Panels

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

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

Press { to activate the safety locks, the LED in the switch illuminates.

Press { to deactivate the safety locks.

Doors

Liftgate

{ WARNING

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

. Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets

on or under the instrument panel.

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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 9‑23.

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.

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Power Liftgate

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

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.

{ 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 height that can be set by the vehicle operator in a range of approximately three‐quarters 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 manually opened all the way.

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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 8 on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

. Pressing 8 on the center of the mode switch on the driver door, with the driver door unlocked.

. Pressing the touch pad switch on the liftgate outside handle, with all doors unlocked, to open the liftgate.

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.

Press and release 8 on the liftgate next to the latch to close the liftgate. Pressing any liftgate button, or the touch pad 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. Do not force the liftgate open or closed during a power cycle.

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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 receive 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 1.52 m or 5 ft). The liftgate cannot be set below that minimum and the new setting will not be recorded.

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 next to the latch until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds to indicate that the new setting is recorded.

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. 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.

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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. The effort required to operate a power liftgate is greater than the effort required to operate a non-power liftgate. To open the liftgate, press the touch pad 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.

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 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.

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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 key. You can start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle if the alarm has been set off.

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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.

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 5‑36 for additional information.

Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑23 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

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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.

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. 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 5‑36.

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 2‑3. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{ WARNING

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

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

Manual Folding Mirrors Shown

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.

Folding Mirrors

Manual Folding Mirrors Vehicles with manual fold mirrors are folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.

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Power Folding Mirrors

Vehicles with power folding mirrors, 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. Pressing the down arrow again

will return the mirrors to their original position.

Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors Reset the power folding mirrors if:

The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. The mirrors 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 folding mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual folding operation.

Heated Mirrors 1 (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.

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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 5‑40.

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 OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

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 OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

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Windows

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

Power Windows

{ WARNING

Leaving children in a vehicle with the 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 switch to prevent unintentional operation of the windows.

The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when a window is partially open. To reduce the sound, open another window or the sunroof (if equipped).

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Pushing or pulling the switch part of the way will open or close the window as long as the switch is operated. 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.

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.

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 9‑21.

. Will stop operation when any

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

In the middle and upper portions of the window opening.

. During window up movements.

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.

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.

Remote Window Operation

The vehicle may have remote operating windows that will open all the windows from outside the vehicle by pressing and holding K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

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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 9‑17
and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21.

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.

This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press o to activate the rear window lockout, the LED in the switch illuminates. Press o to deactivate the rear window lockout.

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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. 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.

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

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-5
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-5
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

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Rear Seats

Airbag System

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Rear Seat

Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . 3-13

Safety Belts

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

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-21
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-25
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-35
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-36
Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-36

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Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-42
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-44
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-53

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-56

Head Restraints { 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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the button located on the side of the head restraint, and pull up or push the head restraint down, and release the button. Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

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

The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. To raise or lower the head restraint, press

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

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Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

{ WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a 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.

The vehicle's rear seat has an adjustable headrest in the center seating position that can be adjusted the same way as the outboard 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 3‑45.

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.

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Power Seat Adjustment

Lumbar Adjustment

Power Lumbar

Thigh Support Adjustment

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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 3‑6. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5.

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.

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

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

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.

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Power Reclining Seatbacks

Memory Seats

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.

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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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 2‑3.

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 hold MEM (Memory) and “1” at the same time until a beep sounds.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a

second driver using “2.”

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.

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.

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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 Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40.

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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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 Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. 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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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. 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 M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat. Press C or { , if available, to ventilate the driver or passenger 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.

Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat

Buttons Similar

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 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 Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40.

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 3‑6.

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

3. Lift the lever on the top of

the seatback. A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked.

4. Fold the seatback forward. A tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place.

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

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

seatback. Raise the seatback and release the lever. A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked.

2. Push the seatback rearward until

it locks in the upright position. A tab near the seatback lever 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.

Reclining the Seatbacks To recline the seatback: 1. Lift and hold the lever on top

of the seatback. A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked.

2. Tilt the seatback rearward,

and then release the lever when the seatback is in the desired position. A tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place.

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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 and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑10.

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Rear Seat Pass-Through Door

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

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.

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

{ WARNING

Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle.

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WARNING (Continued)

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

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

Why Safety Belts Work

When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts!

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Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

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

When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be— whether you

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

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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 3‑37
or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑39. 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.

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There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly.

. Sit up straight and always keep

your feet on the floor in front of you.

. Always use the correct buckle

for your seating position.

. Wear the lap part of the belt

low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.

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

{ WARNING

You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your safety belt properly. . Never allow the lap or

shoulder belt to become loose or twisted.

. Never wear the shoulder belt

under both arms or behind your back.

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

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

2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.

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4.

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

3. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑21. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull

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

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑15.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle.

Move the height adjuster up to the desired position by pushing up on the height adjuster. After the height adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it up or down without pressing the release button (A) to make sure it has locked into position. Press the release button to lower the height adjuster.

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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for the outboard passenger positions in the rear seat. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.

Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash and will deploy in side, rear and rollover events if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3‑22.

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Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat.

2. Place the guide over the belt,

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

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{ WARNING

A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

3. Be sure that the belt is

not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

4. Buckle, position, and release

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

To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide back into its storage pocket located on the side of the seat.

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

A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

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Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt