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2010 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M


In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20


Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68


Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49


Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58


Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94


Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29


Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48


2010 Cadillac STS Owner Manual M


Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-108
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-116
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-116
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-130


Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2


Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:


Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123


Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française


www.helminc.com


Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.


GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name STS are registered trademarks and the name STS-V is a trademark of General Motors LLC. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.


Litho in the U.S.A. Part No. 25919507 A First Printing


©2009 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.


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Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.


{ WARNING:


These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.


Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.


A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”


Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.


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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps


. : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid


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Section 1


In Brief


Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Heated Seats (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated Seats (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14


Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23


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Instrument Panel


1-2


A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑48. B.


Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑35 . DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑70 . Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4‑38 (If Equipped).


C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4 . Headlamps on page 4‑27 . Cruise Control on page 4‑12 . Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15
(If Equipped) . Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 4‑6 (If Equipped) . Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑52.


D. E. Windshield Wipers on page 4‑10. F. Audio System(s) on page 4‑94 . Navigation/Radio


System on page 4‑113 (If Equipped) .


G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑134


(If Equipped) . Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15 (If Equipped) . Heated Steering Wheel on page 4‑4 (If Equipped) .


H. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column


on page 4‑3 .


Ignition Positions on page 3‑26.


I. Horn on page 4‑3. J. K. Dual Climate Control System on page 4‑44 . L. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3. M. Cupholders on page 3‑56. N. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9. O. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation


on page 3‑30 .


P. Glove Box on page 3‑56.


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Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The keyless access transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle.


Press K to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors.


Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Press and hold V to open the trunk. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. Press the button (A) to remove the key. The key can be used for all locks. See Keys on page 3‑3 and Keyless Access System Operation on page 3‑5. Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the remote keyless access transmitter at the


vehicle.


2. Press Q . 3.


Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash.


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When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start:


. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press


and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.


. Press the Acc. button (ignition switch).


Turn on the valet lockout switch.


See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑10. Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. From the outside:


. Pull the front door handle. If the vehicle has a


keyless access transmitter, the vehicle recognizes the transmitter and automatically unlocks the door.


. Another way to lock or unlock the vehicle, is to


press Q or K on the keyless access transmitter. See Vehicle Personalization on page 3‑58 for information on how to program the keyless access feature.


From the inside:


. Press the power door lock switch located on each front door. See Power Door Locks on page 3‑13
for more information.


. Push down or pull up on the manual door lock


knob for the rear door. The knob is located at the top of the door panel near the window.


Power Door Locks On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the front doors. " : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors.


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Trunk Trunk Lid Release There are three ways to open the trunk lid. . Press the V button located on the driver door. . Press V on the keyless access transmitter.


Windows


The power window switches are located on the armrest near each window. Press the front of the switch to the first position to open the window to the desired level. Lift up the front of the switch to the first position to close the window. See Windows on page 3‑18 for more information. See Power Windows on page 3‑19 for more information.


. Squeeze the trunk release button located on the


rear of the trunk lid above the license plate.


See Trunk on page 3‑15 for more information.


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Seat Adjustment Power Seats


The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the seat(s).


Power Lumbar Adjustment


The control is located on the outboard side of the front seat(s).


Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control (A) forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control (A) up or down. See Power Seats on page 2‑2. Power Reclining Seatbacks The control is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (B) forward or rearward. See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑4.


Press the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Press the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the position of the lumbar support. See Power Lumbar on page 2‑3.


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Heated Seats (Front)


Heated Seats (Rear)


On vehicles with heated front seats, the buttons are located on the climate control panel.


z : Press the up or down arrow to turn on the heated seat at the highest or lowest setting. Press the up or down arrows a second time to raise or lower the setting. Press the down arrow until the indicator on the climate control displays is off. See Heated Seats on page 2‑3 for more information.


If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the center console. Press the button to turn the heated seat on. Press the button again to decrease the seat temperature or turn the seat off. The indicator lights represent which setting the heat is on, 3 being the highest. See Heated Seats on page 2‑7 for more information.


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Safety Belt


Heated and Ventilated Seats On vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the buttons are located on the climate control panel. z : Press to heat the seat and seatback. { : Press to ventilate the seat. For more information see Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 2‑4
Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. For more information see Head Restraints on page 2‑6 .


Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.


. Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑8. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑13.


Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑22. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑39 .


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Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags and the roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.


Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors


Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door.


United States


Canada


See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑61 for important information.


1. Move the selector switch left or right to choose the


driver side or passenger side mirror.


2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control


pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Return the selector switch to the center position


when finished adjusting.


The preferred mirror positions can be stored with the memory option. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3‑75.


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The dimming feature automatically adjusts the driver outside mirror for the glare of the headlamps behind your vehicle. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑37 for more information. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. Interior Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑37
for more information.


Steering Wheel Adjustment


The power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel:


. Push the control up or down to tilt the steering


wheel up or down.


. Push the control forward or rearward to move the


steering wheel towards the front or rear of the vehicle.


See Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 4‑3 .


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Interior Lighting Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. For more information on interior lamps, see:


. Reading Lamps on page 4‑36. . Entry Lighting on page 4‑36.


Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑35.


Exterior Lighting


The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever. O : Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: O : Turns off all lamps and automatic lighting features, including Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and IntelliBeam™. AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending upon how much light is outside of the vehicle.


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; : Turns on the parking lamps and other lamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps and other lamps. For more information, see:


. Headlamps on page 4‑27. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑32.


Fog Lamps on page 4‑33.


Windshield Wiper/Washer


The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column.


Move the lever to select the wiper speed: 7 : Single wipe, move to 7 and then release it. The lever will return to its original position. For several wipes, hold the lever in this position. 9 : Turns the windshield wipers off. & : For a delayed wiping cycle, move the lever to & and turn the delay adjustment band to adjust the frequency of wipes. x : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. The windshield wiper lever must be set to & for this feature to work. 6 : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes. See Windshield Wipers on page 4‑10 and Windshield Washer on page 4‑11.


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Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle with this system.


Vehicle Features


Radio(s)


Vehicles With Heated and Ventilated Seats Shown,


Vehicles Without Similar


A. Driver and Passenger


Side Power Buttons


B. Ventilated Seat C. AUTO D. Air Recirculation E. Air Conditioning


F. Heated Seat G. Fan Control H. Defrost I. Rear Window Defogger J. Air Delivery Mode


Control


See Dual Climate Control System on page 4‑44 and Rear Climate Control System on page 4‑49.


Radio with CD


O : Press to turn the system on and off. n : Turn to increase or to decrease the volume. SRCE : Press to select between the radio or the CD player. BAND : Press to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1
or XM2. w : Turn to select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. For more information about these and other radio features, see Radio(s) on page 4‑95.


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Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six XM1 and six XM2), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons. To program preset stations:


1. Tune to a station and select the equalization, DSP,


or PTY (program type) setting if desired. 2. Press and hold one of the six numbered


pushbuttons for two seconds until a beep sounds. The set preset station number displays above the set pushbutton. If the numbered pushbutton is pressed for less then two seconds, the radio tunes to the station set to that pushbutton.


3. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.


For more information, see Radio(s) on page 4‑95.


Setting the Clock To adjust the time:


1. Press w , located on the radio, to enter the


main menu.


2. Turn w until SET CLOCK displays. 3. Press w to select SET CLOCK. 4. Turn w to adjust the time. 5. Press w to update the time and VEHICLE TIME


UPDATED displays.


To adjust the date:


1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until SET DATE displays. 3. Press w to select SET DATE. 4. Turn w to adjust the date. 5. Press w to update the date and VEHICLE DATE


UPDATED displays.


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Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they could differ depending on the vehicle’s options.


Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to:


. www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) . www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)


See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s) on page 4‑95 .


¨ SEEK © : Press to go to the next or previous radio station or track on a CD. SRCE : Press to select between AM, FM, XM™, or CD. SCAN : Press and hold to scan radio stations.


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Navigation System The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the vehicle's Navigation System manual for more information.


y z : Press to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a favorite or tack on a CD.


+ e −: Press to increase or to decrease the volume. b g : Press and release to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press and release again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with Bluetooth®, OnStar®, or a navigation system, press and hold to interact with those systems. Bluetooth® For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls. The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. For more information, see Bluetooth® on page 4‑113.


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If you have an STS-V, the DIC also has additional vehicle information displays which include engine boost, engine oil temperature, oil pressure, and transmission fluid temperature. AB 3 00 or 3 : Press to scroll through the odometer, trip odometer A and trip odometer B. 4 // : Press to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display. EM : Press this button to change the display from English to metric. « ~ ª : Press to change the position of the HUD on the windshield. For more information about HUD, see Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4‑38. For information on adjusting the instrument panel brightness, see Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑35 . For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑69.


Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.


Without Head-Up


Display (HUD)


With Head-Up Display (HUD)


The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. « 4 ª : Press to scroll through the available vehicle information displays which may include digital speed display, fuel range, fuel economy, fuel used, average speed, timer, battery voltage, tire pressure, engine oil life, and display units.


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Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the buttons on the remote keyless access transmitter and the buttons on the audio system. The features that can be programmed include:


Cruise Control


These controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever.


. Driver Greeting . Key Fob Reminder . Remote Start . Memory Features


Lock and Unlock Feedback Lighting Features


. Door Lock and Unlock Settings . Window Lock . Chime Volume . Suspension Mode


See Vehicle Personalization on page 3‑58.


: Turns the system on.


9 : Turns the system off. + : Use this position to make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or accelerate when cruise is already active. T : Press to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active. [ : Press this button on the steering wheel to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 4‑12 and Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4‑15 (If Equipped).


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StabiliTrak® The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.


To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold t , located on the console, until i illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑76 .


. Press and release the button again to turn on both


systems.


For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 .


Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. The vehicle has one outlet in front of the center console, one in the center console lid and there may be an additional outlet in the rear of the center console. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑42. Performance and Maintenance


Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.


To turn off traction control, press and release the t button located on the console. i illuminates when the system is turned off.


For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑9.


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Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).


The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the vehicle’s tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster.


The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑23 . You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.


Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6‑62 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑64. Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch) on page 6‑78 or Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Selector Switch) on page 6‑87 for complete operating information. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.


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Resetting the Oil Life System


1. Press the up or down arrow to scroll the DIC to


show OIL LIFE.


2. Once the XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item is


highlighted, press and hold the RESET button until the percentage shows 100%. If the percentage does not return to 100% or if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.


See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑21. Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.


. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. . When road and weather conditions are


appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.


. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more


slowly when conditions require.


. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip.


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. Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC


Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.


Roadside Service U.S. or Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Cadillac, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside Service and OnStar If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Service, and relay exact location to get you the help you need. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/cadillac (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).


OnStar®


OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. How OnStar Service Works Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors. X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for turn‐by‐turn navigation.


Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080, or press Q to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times.


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The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar call center when Q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location so they can provide services where it is located. Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion.


OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑134 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press Q and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Press Q to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active.


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Section 2


Seats and Restraint System


Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Power Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38


Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children


(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39


Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat


Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45


Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front


Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . 2-59
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . 2-66
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped


Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68
Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a


Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69


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Front Seats


Power Seats


The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seats.


To adjust the seat:


. Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding


the horizontal control forward or rearward.


. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by


moving the front of the horizontal control up or down.


. Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by


moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down.


. Use the vertical control to recline the seatback.


See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑4.


If the vehicle has the memory feature, you can program and recall memory settings for seat positions. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3‑75 .


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Power Lumbar


Heated Seats


On vehicles with power lumbar, the control is located on the outboard sides of the front seat(s).


On vehicles with heated front seats, the buttons are located on the climate control panel.


To increase or decrease support, press and hold the front or rear of the control. To raise or lower the position of the lumbar support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. Vehicles with a memory function allow seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 3‑75 for more information.


z (Heated Seat and Seatback) : Press the up or down arrow once to turn on the heated seat at the highest or lowest setting. Press the up or down arrows a second time to raise or lower the setting. Keep pressing the down arrow until the indicator on the climate control display is off to turn off the heated seat. A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting: high, medium, or low. The longest bar shows the high range and the shortest bar shows the low range. The heated seat will automatically shut off when the vehicle is turned off.


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Heated and Ventilated Seats On vehicles with this feature, the buttons are located on the climate control panel. z (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat the seat and seatback. { (Ventilated Seat): Press to ventilate the seat. A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting; high, medium, or low. Press either button to start that feature at the highest setting. Each press of the button, decreases the setting. To turn the feature off, press the button until the light turns off. The heated or ventilated seats shut off when the vehicle is turned off.


Power Reclining Seatbacks


The front seats have power reclining seatbacks. Use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat to operate them.


To recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle. To raise the seatback, press the control toward the front of the vehicle.


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{ WARNING:


Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job 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. 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 no have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.


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Head Restraints


Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down.


The front head restraints can also tilt forward or rearward.


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


Heated Seats


Pressing this button will turn the heated seat on at the highest setting. Each press of the button will decrease the seat temperature or turn the seat off. The light indicates which setting the seat is on, 3 being the highest. The engine must be running for the seats to operate and will shut off when the ignition is turned off. Rear Seat Pass-Through Door The vehicle has a pass‐through door that provides access to the trunk from the rear seats. See “Rear Seat Pass‐Through Door” under Trunk on page 3‑15.


If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the center console.


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Safety Belts


Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone 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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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 your 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 4‑53
for additional information.


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


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!


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


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Put someone on it.


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


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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...


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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.


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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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 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone.


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 2‑28 or Infants and Young Children on page 2‑31 . 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.


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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.


Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


{ WARNING:


You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body.


A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as


much protection this way.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


{ WARNING:


You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.


A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as


much protection this way.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


{ WARNING:


You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.


A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


{ WARNING:


You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.


A: The belt is over an armrest.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


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You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.


A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should


be worn over the shoulder at all times.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


{ WARNING:


You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.


A: The belt is behind the body.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


{ WARNING:


You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to fix it.


A: The belt is twisted across the body.


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Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is 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 you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way, you may engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again.


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3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.


Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 2‑28 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this section.


4.


When the safety belt is unbuckled or when the vehicle is turned off, the tension reducer will deactivate. The belt should go back out of the way.


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.


6. This safety belt has a feature that will reduce the


tension of the safety belt on the occupant's shoulder if the vehicle is on. To set this feature, gently pull on the belt, or lean forward and then sit back. The belt will retract and rest lightly against the occupant.


To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Before you close a door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.


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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.


To move it down, press the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.


After you move the height adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position.


Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, 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 if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if your vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash. Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in a crash, you will need to get new ones, and probably other new parts for your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 2‑69 . Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer/ retailer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.


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Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt:


1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip.


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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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.


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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.


4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as


described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.


To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and slide them in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed.


A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.


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Child Restraints


Older Children


Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/ retailer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.


Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts.


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The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test:


. Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.


. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder


belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑22 for more information. If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat.


. Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips,


touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.


. Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the


length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. If you have the choice, a child should sit in a position with a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.


Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and


get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash.


Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑22. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly.


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{ WARNING:


Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time.


Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.


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{ WARNING:


Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts.


Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.


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Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.


{ WARNING:


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


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{ WARNING:


Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.


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Q: What are the different types of add-on child


restraints?


A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the


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


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


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


Child Restraint Systems


A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant.


The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.


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


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


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Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle


{ WARNING:


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


To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑39 for more information. A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.


When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint


{ WARNING:


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


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


{ WARNING:


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


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WARNING: (Continued)


always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑61
for additional information.


When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it.


Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system. Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor. In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments.


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Lower Anchors


Top Tether Anchor


Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B).


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


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Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available. Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations


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


Rear Seat


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


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


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Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2‑38 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System


{ WARNING:


If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual.


The top tether anchors are located under covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.


Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.


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{ WARNING:


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


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


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


1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the


lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1. 1. Find the lower anchors for the desired


seating position.


1. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1. 3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on


the child restraint to the lower anchors.


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2.


If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2. 1. Find the top tether anchor. 2. 2. Open the top tether anchor cover to expose


2. 3.


the anchor. If you have an adjustable headrest or head restraint, raise the headrest or head restraint.


2. 4. Route, attach and tighten the top tether


according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions:


If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback.


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If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback.


If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts.


If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts.


3. Push and pull the child restraint in different


directions to be sure it is secure.


Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑39 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑39 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.


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If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2‑38.


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


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


4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of


5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child


the retractor to set the lock.


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


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6.


If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑39 for more information.


7. Push and pull the child restraint in different


directions to be sure it is secure.


To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2‑38. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑61 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4‑55 for more information, including important safety information.


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


{ WARNING:


A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no

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