2010 Chevrolet AVEO Owners Manual

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2010 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58 Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-21 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 2010 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual M Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-79 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86 Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 i-1 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, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the name AVEO are registered trademarks of General Motors. 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 Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20858877 B Second Printing ©2009 General Motors. All Rights Reserved. iii 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, gauge, 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. iv 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 Gauge + : 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 2 NOTES vi Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Second Row 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 1-1 Instrument Panel 1-2 Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑22. A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑19. B. C. Clock on page 4‑15. D. Hood Release on page 6‑12. E. Horn on page 4‑3. F. Audio System(s) on page 4‑39. G. Climate Control System on page 4‑16. H. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑15 . I. Cupholders on page 3‑36. J. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑15. K. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3. L. Glove Box on page 3‑36. 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. Starting the Engine The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. It assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to START and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the engine starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held in START, cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent damage. To prevent gear damage, cranking is not allowed if the engine is running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. See Starting the Engine on page 3‑19. 1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 20 m (65 feet) away from the vehicle. Hatchback Sedan Press K to unlock all of the doors. Press Q to lock all of the doors. Press V and hold for approximately one second to open the trunk on the sedan model. 1-4 Press 3 to sound the panic alarm on the hatchback model. Press any of the buttons on the transmitter to turn off the alarm. The LED light (A) on the transmitter flashes when the buttons on the transmitter are pressed. If the light does not flash the transmitter battery needs to be replaced. See Keys on page 3‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4. Door Locks From the outside, lock or unlock the door using the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. From the inside, all of the doors can be locked and unlocked by pushing or pulling the manual door lock on each door. On vehicles equipped with the central door unlocking system, lock or unlock all the doors from the inside using the driver door lock switch. For more information see: . Door Locks on page 3‑6. . Central Door Unlocking System on page 3‑7. Liftgate To unlock the liftgate on the hatchback model from outside the vehicle, use the key in the lock cylinder or use the RKE transmitter, if equipped. The liftgate can also be locked or unlocked by the central door unlocking system. For more information see Liftgate (Hatchback) on page 3‑10 . Trunk Release The vehicle may have a release button located on the driver door. Press it to open the trunk. The handle is located above the right side of the license plate. Pull the handle toward you and raise the liftgate. To lock the liftgate, use the key or the RKE transmitter, if equipped. 1-5 Power Windows The vehicle may have a trunk release lever located on the outboard side of the driver seat. Pull the lever to open the trunk. For more information see Trunk on page 3‑8. Windows Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each window. The rear windows do not open fully. For more information see Manual Windows on page 3‑13 . 1-6 On vehicles with power windows, the switches for all windows are located on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch for its own window. The ignition must be in ON/RUN to use the power windows. To lower the window, press and hold the switch. To raise the window, lift up on the switch. Release the switch when the window reaches the desired level. For more information see Power Windows on page 3‑13 . Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Seat Height Adjuster 1. Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it. Turn the knob located on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the height of the driver seat cushion. Turn the knob forward to raise the seat and rearward to lower it. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. 1-7 Manual Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks Move the adjustment lever, located on the outboard side of the seatback, up or down to one of three positions to increase or decrease the lumbar support. The highest position provides the most support and the lowest position provides the least support. This lever is located on the outboard side of the front seats. 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑6. 1-8 Safety Belt Second Row Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. For detailed instructions see Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) on page 2‑8 or Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) on page 2‑10. Head Restraint Adjustment The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. For more information see Head Restraints on page 2‑2 . Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑14. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑19. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑28. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑44 . 1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions. The driver airbags are not affected by this. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible, near the clock, located in the center of the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Manual Outside Mirrors United States Canada See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑65 for important information. The control for the outside manual mirrors are located next to each mirror. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. 1-10 Power Outside Mirrors For more information, see: The control is located on the instrument panel, left of the steering wheel. . Outside Power Mirrors on page 3‑35. . Outside Manual Mirrors on page 3‑34. Interior Mirror Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 3‑34. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to adjust the mirrors. 1. Select the mirror by moving the selector switch to L for the driver side mirror or R for the passenger side. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. 1-11 Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The vehicle has a dome lamp located in the overhead console. Move the switch to the following positions: ON: The light comes on and stays on. O : The light comes on when a door is opened. The light turns off when all the doors are closed. OFF: The light remains off even when a door is opened. Be sure all doors and trunk lid or hatch are completely closed or the battery may drain. For more information about interior lighting, see: . Dome Lamp on page 4‑13. Steering Wheel Adjustment The tilt wheel lever is located under the steering column, slightly to the left. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down into a comfortable position. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place. See Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3. 1-12 Exterior Lighting ;: Turns on the parking lamps, together with the taillamps, license plate lamp, and instrument panel lights. OFF: Turns all the lamps off, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). For more information, see: . Exterior Lamps on page 4‑11. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑12. Fog Lamps on page 4‑12. Uplevel shown, Base similar The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. 3: Turns on the headlamps and other exterior lamps. The headlamps automatically turn off when the ignition key is turned to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY. 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer Sedan shown Hatchback shown 1-14 The lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to operate the windshield wipers. HI: Fast wipes. LO: Slow wipes. INT: Move to this position for a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the band on the windshield wiper toward FAST or SLOW for a shorter or longer delay between wipes. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the INT position. OFF: Turns the windshield wipers off. Misting Function Move the lever toward INT for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. For several wipes, hold the band toward INT longer. Windshield Washer Pull the windshield washer/wiper lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wipers on page 4‑6 and Windshield Washer on page 4‑7 . For vehicles with a Rear Window Wiper/Washer, see Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 4‑8. Climate Controls For vehicles with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle. Climate Control System with Heater Only A. Temperature Control B. Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Rear Window Defogger E. Outside Air/Recirculation See Climate Control System on page 4‑16. Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning A. Temperature Control B. Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning (A/C) E. Air Recirculation F. Rear Window Defogger 1-15 Transmission Automatic Transmission Hold Mode If the vehicle's transmission has hold mode, you can select this mode to allow the automatic transmission to stay in a specific gear range. Select hold mode to help the vehicle maintain traction on slippery road surfaces, such as snow, mud, or ice. 1-16 Press the HOLD button on the shift lever console to turn on hold mode. Press the button again to turn off hold mode, and return to normal automatic transmission operation. When Hold Mode is selected in D4 (Drive), the transmission is held in 3 (Third) gear, which locks out D4 (Drive). This allows for engine braking when slowing from higher speeds. When Hold Mode is selected in 2 (Second), the transmission will start in 2 (Second) gear instead of 1 (First), helping to reduce wheel spin when starting out on slippery surface such as snow, mud or ice. Since selecting Hold Mode in D4 (Drive) locks the transmission in 3 (Third), and prevents downshifts to 2 (Second) or 1 (First), acceleration from a stop or near stop on dry pavement will be slower than expected. Hold Mode should not be selected during these situations. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑23. Cold Weather Shifting When operating the vehicle in severe cold conditions, the transmission may be prevented from shifting into D4 gear until the transmission fluid has warmed up to it's operational temperature. Five-Speed Manual Transmission Up‐Shift Light Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may have an up-shift light. This light indicates when to shift to the next higher gear for better fuel economy. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on, if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow. It is normal for the light to go on and off if the accelerator position changes quickly. Ignore the light during downshifts. Reverse Lockout The manual transmission is equipped with a lock ring to prevent shifting into R (Reverse). To shift into R (Reverse), press down the clutch pedal, lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift into R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 3‑26. 1-17 Vehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD shown O : Press and release to turn the system on. Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to turn the system off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. 1-18 When the system is on, press and release O to mute the system. Press and release O again to turn the sound back on. BAND: Press to choose FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped). u SEEK: Press to seek the next radio station with a strong signal in the selected band. t SEEK: Press to seek the previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected band. [ TUNE: Press to go to the next station manually. r TUNE: Press to go to the previous station manually. SCAN/AST: Press to scan radio stations. Press and hold to use Auto Store. CD/AUX: Press to play a CD when listening to the radio. CDP appears on the display when the CD player has been selected. The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded. Press CD/AUX while a CD is playing to pause the CD. PAUSE flashes on the display. Press CD/AUX again to start playing the CD. Press CD/AUX to play a CD when listening to the audio contents from other device (AUX mode). CDP appears on the display when the CD player has been selected. The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded. Press to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing. Press CD/AUX a second time for the system to begin playing audio from the connected portable audio player. The portable audio device continues playing until it is turned off. For more information about these and other radio features, see Audio System(s) on page 4‑39. Storing a Favorite Station A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station frequency labels and by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. If Automatic Store is used, then four pages of favorites are available. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped) stations. See “Storing a Favorite Station” under AM-FM Radio on page 4‑40 and Radio with CD on page 4‑45. 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 AM-FM Radio on page 4‑40 and Radio with CD on page 4‑45. Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack, located on the lower right side of the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPod®, laptop computers, MP3 players, etc. can be connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack cable. See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” under AM-FM Radio on page 4‑40 and Radio with CD on page 4‑45. 1-19 Steering Wheel Controls Front View of the Steering Wheel Controls Side View of the Volume Control If the vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. PWR: Press and release to turn the system on and off. When the system is on, press and release for a short time to mute the system. Press and release again to turn the sound back on. 1-20 + VOLUME − : Press the toggle bar located below the + VOLUME − to adjust the volume. MODE: Press and release this button multiple times to cycle through the audio playback options that are available on the vehicle. SEEK: Press and release to go to the next preset station, or CD track. Press and hold for a long time to go to the next AM, FM, or XM station, or to fast forward through CD tracks. For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑64. Trip Computer The vehicle may have trip computer, it provides the driver with driving information such as the driving distance for the remaining fuel, outside temperature, average fuel economy, and driving time. The trip computer button is located in the lower right area of the tachometer. Each time you press it, the display cycles through the available choices. See Trip Computer on page 4‑38. Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. The accessory power outlet is located next to the parking brake on the center console. To use the accessory power outlet, remove the protective cap. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet is operational when the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑14. Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. I / O : Press to turn the cruise control on or off. RES+: Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. SET−: Press to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate. See Cruise Control on page 4‑8. 1-21 Sunroof On vehicles with this feature, the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors and can only be operated when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. To vent the sunroof, open the sunshade and then press and hold the driver side switch. To close, press the passenger side switch. To fully open the sunroof, press and hold the passenger side switch. The sunshade will open with the sunroof. To close, press the driver side switch. Manually close the sunshade. For more information see Sunroof on page 3‑37. Performance and Maintenance 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. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑15 . The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. 1-22 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. 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 6‑59 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑60. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a change engine oil light when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. 3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑18. 1-23 Hood Release To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the secondary hood release lever, located under the front center of the vehicle. 1-24 3. Lift the hood and securely place the hood prop into the slot on the inner fender. See Hood Release on page 6‑12. 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. . 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 Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. Roadside Assistance 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 Assistance, 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/chevrolet (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). 1-25 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. 1-26 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. 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. 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. 1-27 2 NOTES 1-28 Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Seat Height Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Manual Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . 2-64 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . 2-70 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71 Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72 Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73 2-1 Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. 2-2 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 chances of a neck injury in a crash. 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 restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The rear seats have head rests that are adjustable up and down. 2-3 Front Seats Manual Seats { WARNING: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's 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's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. 2-4 1. Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. 3. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. Seat Height Adjuster Manual Lumbar Turn the knob, located on the outboard side of the seat, to adjust the height of the driver seat. On vehicles with front seat manual lumbar, the adjustment lever is located on the outboard side of the seatback. Turn the knob forward to raise the seat and rearward to lower it. Move the lever up or down to one of three positions to increase or decrease lumbar support. The highest position provides the most support and the lowest position provides the least support. 2-5 Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's 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's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. { 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. The seats have manual reclining seatbacks. The lever is located on the outboard side of the seats. 2-6 To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. To return the seatback to an 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. { 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 not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. 2-7 Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) Folding the Seatbacks The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. To fold down 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. 2-8 1. Remove the safety belt strap from the safety belt guide by pulling it through the slot. 2. Push the head restraints all the way down. 3. Unlatch the center safety belt by pressing the red button on the buckle. 4. Detach the center safety belt from the mini buckle by inserting the ignition key into the slot in the mini buckle, pressing the release button, and allowing the belt to retract. 5. Pull up the release knob located on top of either of the rear seatbacks. 6. Fold the rear seatback forward and down. 2-9 Unfolding the Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Hook the safety belts into the safety belt guide. 2. Lift the seatback up and push it to its original position. { WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 3. Push down and rearward firmly on the top of the seatbacks until it latches securely in the fully upright position. 4. To reattach the center seat safety belt to the mini buckle, pull it from the retractor. 5. Push the latch plate at the end of the safety belt strap into the mini-buckle until the mechanism clicks. Make sure the strap is not twisted. The sliding latch plate will face the front of the vehicle. 2-10 { 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. 6. Insert the safety belt strap back into the safety belt guide. Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) Folding the Rear Seats The rear seats can be folded to increase cargo space. To fold the rear seats: 1. Lower the head restraints completely. 2. Unlatch the center safety belt by pressing the red button on the buckle. 3. Detach the center safety belt from the mini buckle by inserting the key into the slot in the mini buckle, pressing the release button, and allowing it to retract. 4. Pull up the release knob, located on the top of the seatbacks, and fold the seatbacks forward and down. 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. 5. Move the safety belt buckles and safety belt in the center seating position out of the space between the seatbacks and the seat cushion so they are not in the way as the seat is being folded. 2-11 6. Firmly pull the release handles on the rear side of 8. Clip the hook to the front seat head restraint to the seat cushion to unlock the seat cushion. keep the rear seat secure. 7. Lift the seat cushion up and flip it forward. Unfolding the Seats To return the rear seats to the normal seating position: 1. Unclip the hook from the front seat head restraint. 2. Position the buckles in back of the seat latches when moving the rear seats to the sitting position. 2-12 Notice: Damage to the safety belt buckle or rear seat locking mechanism can occur if the safety belt and buckles are pinched under the rear seat cushion. Do not place the safety belt and buckles on the floor under the rear seat cushion when the rear seat is put back to the sitting position. 3. Push the seat cushion down to its original position until it latches securely. Try to pull up on the seat to make sure it is locked in place. { 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. 5. Lift the seatbacks up and push them back to their original latched positions. 6. Unhook the safety belts in the outboard seating positions from the retaining clips. 4. Hook the safety belts in the outboard seating positions into the retaining clips. 2-13 7. Return the safety belt buckles and the center seat safety belt to their original position between the rear seatback and the seat cushion. Make sure the straps of the safety belt and buckles are not twisted. 8. To reattach the center seat safety belt to the mini buckle, pull it from the retractor. 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: { 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. 9. Push down and rearward firmly on the top of the seatbacks until they latch securely in the fully upright position. 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. 2-14 { WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in 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 4‑24 for additional information. 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! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 2-15 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 2-16 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 2-17 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. 2-18 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 2‑32 or Infants and Young Children on page 2‑35 . 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. 2-19 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. 2-20 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. 2-21 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. 2-22 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. 2-23 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. 2-24 Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: 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. 2-25 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. 2-26 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. 2-27 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) on page 2‑8 or Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) on page 2‑10 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle. 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. 2-28 3. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until it can be buckled. 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check if the correct buckle is being used. 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 2‑32 . Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 6. 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. 2-29 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 centered on the shoulder. The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off the 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. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the 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. 2-30 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. 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 or near frontal crash 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 Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 2‑73. 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. 2-31 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. 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. 2-32 { 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. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, 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. 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. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. 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. 2-33 { WARNING: 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. 2-34 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: 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. 2-35 { 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. 2-36 { 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. 2-37 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. { WARNING: 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. 2-38 { WARNING: 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. A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. 2-39 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 2‑44 for more information. A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. 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. 2-40 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. 2-41 Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { 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. (Continued) 2-42 WARNING: (Continued) Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑65 for additional information. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Therefore, you will not be able to secure a child restraint or have a passenger ride in the center rear seating position. Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle — even when no child is in it. There are a couple of things you need to know about using child restraints in your rear seat: If you use a child restraint in the center rear seating position (A), the safety belts and the child restraint LATCH anchors for the rear outside seating positions (B) will not be accessible. Therefore, you will not be able to secure child restraints or have passengers ride in the rear outside seating positions. If you use two child restraints (A) in the rear outside seating positions, the safety belt for the center rear seat position (B) will not be accessible. 2-43 Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). 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. 2-44 Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. 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. 2-45 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. Hatchback models may have zippers over the lower anchor areas. If so, unzip the seat cover below the labels to access each lower anchor. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover. Sedan For sedan models, the top tether anchors are located under the covers behind the rear seat on the filler panel. Pull open the cover to access the top tether anchors. 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. 2-46 Hatchback For hatchback models, the top tether anchors (B) are located in the rear cargo area, attached to the back wall (A) of the vehicle. Squeeze and pull the front part of the plastic cover to access the top tether anchors. Remove the cargo shade before installing the top tether. The cargo shade should remain off while the top tether is in use. 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. 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 2‑42 for additional information. 2-47 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { WARNING: { 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. 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. { WARNING: 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. 2-48 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. 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. Flip the cover to access the top tether anchors. 2. 3. For hatchback models, remove the cargo shade before installing the top tether. The cargo shade should remain off while the top tether is in use. 2. 4. Raise the headrest or head restraint if the desired seating position has an adjustable headrest or head restraint. See Head Restraints on page 2‑2. 2-49 2. 5. Route 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. 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 a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or 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. 2-50 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position When securing a child restraint in a rear seating

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