2010 Chevrolet Camaro Owners Manual

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2010 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual M Keys and Locks Doors Vehicle Security Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows Roof Keys, Doors and Windows ............................ 1-1 .............. 1-2 ............................ 1-8 ............ 1-10 ............. 1-12 .............. 1-13 ...................... 1-14 ............................ 1-16 Seats and Restraints ......... 2-1 Head Restraints .............. 2-2 Front Seats .................... 2-3 Rear Seats .................... 2-6 Safety Belts ................... 2-6 Airbag System .............. 2-21 Child Restraints ............. 2-35 Storage .............................. 3-1 .... 3-1 Storage Compartments Additional Storage Features ..................... 3-1 Instruments and Controls ............................. 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview .................... 4-4 ......................... 4-6 Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Information Displays Vehicle Messages Vehicle Personalization OnStar System Universal Remote ............. 4-9 ....... 4-27 ......... 4-30 ... 4-38 ............. 4-42 Exterior Lighting Interior Lighting Lighting Features System ..................... 4-45 Lighting ............................. 5-1 .............. 5-1 ............... 5-5 ............ 5-6 Infotainment System ......... 6-1 .................... 6-1 ............................ 6-8 ............... 6-14 ......................... 6-22 Introduction Radio Audio Players Phone Climate Control Systems Air Vents Climate Controls ............... 7-1 ... 7-1 ....................... 7-3 Driving and Operating ....... 8-1 .......... 8-2 ... 8-16 ............. 8-25 Driving Information Starting and Operating Engine Exhaust Automatic Transmission ............. 8-26 ..... 8-30 ......................... 8-31 .... 8-34 ............... 8-38 Manual Transmission Brakes Ride Control Systems Cruise Control Object Detection Systems ................... 8-41 ............................ 8-43 ........................ 8-48 Fuel Towing Conversions and Add-Ons ................... 8-55 Vehicle Care ...................... 9-1 ......... 9-2 ............... 9-4 .......... 9-34 General Information Vehicle Checks Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement ......... 9-37 Electrical System ........... 9-41 Wheels and Tires .......... 9-48 Jump Starting ............... 9-84 Towing ........................ 9-87 Appearance Care .......... 9-88 Service and Maintenance ..................... 10-1 ....... 10-1 General Information Scheduled Maintenance .............. 10-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Maintenance Records ........................ 10-7 ... 10-10 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Data Technical Data ................. 11-1 ...... 11-1 ................. 11-2 Customer Information ...... 12-1 ..... 12-1 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects ................... 12-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ............. 12-14 Index ................................... i-1 Introduction GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the name Camaro and the Camaro Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Introduction iii This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your speciﬁc vehicle. Read this manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures, symbols, and words work together to explain vehicle operation. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Canadian Vehicle Owners 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 Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 92199576 A First Printing ©2008 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. iv Introduction Using this Manual 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. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions 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.” 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. Introduction 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 vi Introduction ✍ NOTES Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ....................1-12 Power Mirrors .....................1-12 Heated Mirrors ....................1-12 Automatic Dimming Mirror .....1-12 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ........1-13 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .................1-13 Windows Windows ............................1-14 Power Windows ..................1-14 Sun Visors .........................1-16 Roof Sunroof ..............................1-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...................................1-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..............................1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ................1-3 Remote Vehicle Start .............1-5 Door Locks ..........................1-6 Power Door Locks .................1-7 Lockout Protection .................1-8 Doors Trunk ..................................1-8 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ..................1-10 Anti-Theft Alarm System .......1-10 Immobilizer .........................1-11 Immobilizer Operation ...........1-11 1-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. The key, that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, can be used for the ignition and all locks. Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key. See your dealer/retailer if a new key is needed. Notice: keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you are locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 12-6 or OnStar® System on page 4-42. If you ever lock your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement (US, Can) on page 12-15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this: • Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. Keys, Doors and Windows 1-3 • Check the transmitter’s battery. • See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer/retailer or a qualiﬁed technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation If available, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will work up to 65 feet (20 m) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 1-3. RKE without Remote Start Shown The following may be available: Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may ﬂash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking, see “Remote Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 4-38. If the passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock. 1-4 Keys, Doors and Windows If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock except the driver door, if enabled through the vehicle personalization. Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 1-10. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors, see “Remote Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 4-38. The turn signal indicators may ﬂash and/or the horn may sound to indicate unlocking, see “Remote Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 4-38. Pressing K will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 1-10. V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold to unlock the trunk. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps ﬂash and the horn chirps. Press and hold 7 for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals ﬂash until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press Q and then / to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 1-5 for additional information. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the Replace Battery in Remote Key message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery in Remote Key” under Key and Lock Messages on page 4-33. The battery is not rechargeable. See your dealer/retailer to replace the battery. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have this feature which allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start. To enable and disable remote start, see “Remote Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 4-38. During a remote start the climate control system will turn on with the fan speed, air delivery mode, and temperature settings that the system was set when the vehicle was last turned off. If the fan is set to O (off), the climate control system will not turn on. Keys, Doors and Windows 1-5 Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 1-3 for additional information. Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Press Q on the RKE transmitter. 2. Press and hold / for about two seconds. The turn signal lamps will ﬂash to conﬁrm the vehicle has been started. The parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The vehicle’s doors will be locked. 3. The key must be inserted and turned to ON/RUN before driving. The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the key is inserted and turned to ON/RUN. Extending Engine Run Time For a 10 minute extension, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running. The remote start can only be extended once. When the remote start is extended, the second 10 minutes will start immediately. For example, if the vehicle has been running for ﬁve minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will run for a total of 15 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles. 1-6 Keys, Doors and Windows The vehicle’s ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF using the key before the remote start procedure can be used again. Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start To shut off the engine: • Press / until the parking lamps turn off. • Turn on the hazard warning • ﬂashers. Insert the key and turn it to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF. Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if: • The key is in the ignition. • The hood is not closed. • The hazard warning ﬂashers are on. • There is an emission control system malfunction. • The engine coolant temperature is too high. • The oil pressure is low. • Two remote vehicle starts have already been used. • The vehicle is not in P (Park). Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. (Continued) Keys, Doors and Windows 1-7 Unlock the door from the outside by turning the key counterclockwise. Lock all doors from the outside by turning the key clockwise. The door lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong key is used, or the correct key is not fully inserted. The free turning door lock feature prevents the lock from being forced open. To reset the lock, turn it to the vertical position with the correct key fully inserted. Remove the key and insert it again. If this does not reset the lock, turn the key half-way around in the cylinder and repeat the reset procedure. WARNING (Continued) • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. • Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. Manual Door Locks Lock the doors from inside the vehicle by pressing down the button on the top of the door. The doors can also be unlocked from the inside by pulling the door handle. Pulling the door handle again unlatches the door. Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is on the center console. K (Unlock): Press to unlock both doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock both doors. To program the power door locks, see Vehicle Personalization on page 4-38. 1-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Lockout Protection The vehicle can be programmed to prevent lockout if set in personalization. If the driver door is open and the RKE lock button is pressed, the driver door will not lock. When the driver door is opened, and the key is in the ignition, a reminder chime sounds continuously. The vehicle remains locked only when both doors are closed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 4-38. Doors Trunk { WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. (Continued) WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: • Close all of the windows. • Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. • Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. • If the vehicle has a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 8-25. Keys, Doors and Windows 1-9 Remote Trunk Release To open the trunk from the outside the vehicle, press the V button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. From inside the vehicle, press the V button located on the driver door. There is an emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch. On some vehicles, the release handle can be accessed by folding the rear seat center seatback. See Rear Seats on page 2-6. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. 1-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Vehicle Security Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. The security light is located on the instrument panel. How the System Alarm is Activated To activate the system if it is armed, open any door, the trunk or hood. The horn will sound and the hazard warning ﬂashers will ﬂash. How to Turn Off the System Alarm To turn off the system alarm, do one of the following: • Press K on the RKE transmitter. • Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. The theft-deterrent system is disarmed when the alarm is turned off. Arming the System To arm the system, press Q on the RKE transmitter. The alarm automatically arms after about 30 seconds. The security light, located on the instrument panel, ﬂashes. Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the following: • Press K on the RKE transmitter. • Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. The security light stays on for approximately one second when the vehicle is disarming. If the system is armed when there are people inside of the vehicle, pulling the door handle from the inside one time will unlock the door. Pulling the handle a second time will unlatch the door. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If the horn sounds and the turn signal lamps ﬂash three times when K is pressed, an attempted break-in has occurred while the system was armed. The vehicle may also display a message on the DIC. See Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages on page 4-35 for more information. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement (US, Can) on page 12-15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. Keys, Doors and Windows 1-11 The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged. The immobilizer light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Light on page 4-26. When trying to start the vehicle, the immobilizer light comes on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the immobilizer light stays on there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start and the light continues to stay on try another key. If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be damaged. See your dealer/retailer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. 1-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors { WARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Power Mirrors Vehicles with outside power mirrors have controls located on the driver door armrest. To adjust each mirror: 1. Press the switch to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four sides on the i (control pad) to adjust the mirror. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control Systems on page 7-1 for more information. Automatic Dimming Mirror Vehicles with automatic dimming outside mirrors will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. Keys, Doors and Windows 1-13 O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature and/or compass display on or off. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. To avoid glare of the headlamps from behind, push the tab forward for daytime and pull it for nighttime use. Vehicles with OnStar have additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar® System on page 4-42 for more information about the services OnStar provides. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Vehicles with an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar® System on page 4-42 for more information about the services OnStar provides. 1-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows { WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Power Windows The power window switches located on the driver door control all windows. The window switches on the passenger door are only for that window. Push the front of the switch down to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it. The switches work when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 8-19. Keys, Doors and Windows 1-15 Window Indexing This automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened. When the door is closed, the window will raise fully. If the vehicle loses power or the window freezes, this feature may not work. From outside the vehicle, close the door and push the window inward so that the glass goes under the molding. If the “Open, Then Close Driver Window” or “Open, Then Close Passenger Window” messages are displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC), follow the procedure for Programming the Power Windows later in this section. See also Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4-27. Express Window Operation The front window switches have an express-up or down feature that lowers or raises the window without holding the switch. Pull the switch up or press it down all the way and release it. Stop the window by pressing or pulling the switch. Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature When express-up is active, the window will auto-reverse if there is an obstruction or severe icing. The window returns to normal operation after the obstruction or condition is removed. { WARNING If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path. Express Window Anti-Pinch Override The anti-pinch feature can be overridden by holding the window switch all the way down. The window will lower for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is re-activated. In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode. 1-16 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed. The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Sun Visors Pull the sun visor toward you or move it to the side to reduce glare. Roof Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the switch is located on the overhead console. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 8-19. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle’s battery. To program each front window, follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, close all doors. 2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open. Keys, Doors and Windows 1-17 To close the sunroof, press the front of the switch and hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if the switch is released. Close the sunshade by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Express Sunroof Operation The sunroof can be opened without holding the switch down. Push the switch in the open direction until the second pause. The sunroof will fully open. To stop the sunroof from moving, press either the open or close sunroof switch. Press and release the back of the switch to open the sunroof to the vent position. Press it again to express-open the sunroof. To stop the sunroof from opening, press the switch again. A deﬂector automatically raises when the sunroof is opened and retracts while the sunroof closes. If the sunshade is closed, it opens automatically when the sunroof opens past the vented position. Notice: Forcing the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel may cause damage and the sunroof may not operate properly. Always close the glass panel before closing the sunshade. 1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows ✍ NOTES Seats and Restraints 2-1 Child Restraints Older Children .....................2-35 Infants and Young Children ............................2-37 Child Restraint Systems ........2-39 Where to Put the Restraint ...........................2-41 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ................2-43 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash ............2-48 Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) .......................2-48 Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat) ..............2-50 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints ....................2-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment ....................2-3 Power Seat Adjustment ..........2-4 Reclining Seatbacks ..............2-4 Seatback Latches ..................2-5 Heated Front Seats ...............2-6 Rear Seats Rear Seats ...........................2-6 Safety Belts Safety Belts ..........................2-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............................2-10 Lap-Shoulder Belt ................2-16 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ........................2-19 Safety Belt Extender ............2-20 Safety System Check ...........2-20 Safety Belt Care ..................2-20 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash ............................2-21 Airbag System Airbag System ....................2-21 Where Are the Airbags? .......2-23 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .............................2-25 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .............................2-26 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ..........................2-27 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .............2-27 Passenger Sensing System .............................2-28 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .....2-32 Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............................2-33 Airbag System Check ...........2-34 Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash ............2-34 2-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle’s 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. 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. 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 vehicle’s head restraints are not designed to be removed. Front Seats Seat Adjustment { 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. Seats and Restraints 2-3 Seat Height Adjustment To adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the handle under the seat to unlock it. 2. Slide the seat and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place. To manually raise or lower the seat, move the lever repeatedly upward or downward. 2-4 Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the 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. • Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward. • Move the whole seat up or down by moving the control up or down. • Tilt the seat by turning the control forward or rearward. { 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. Seats and Restraints 2-5 { 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. Lift the seatback to return it to the upright position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks Seatback Latches To access the rear seats pull up on the latch, located on the rear of the driver or front passenger seatback. Fold the seatback forward. On vehicles with power reclining seatbacks the control is located on the outboard side of the seat. • To recline the seatback, move the control toward the rear of the vehicle. • To raise the seatback, move the control toward the front of the vehicle. Rear Seats The rear seat has two designated seating positions and can be folded for more cargo space. Fold only when the vehicle is parked. To fold the seatback down: 2-6 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are on the center console. The engine must be running. L (Heated Seat): Press to turn on the heated seat. A light indicates that the feature is working. The number of lights shows the level of heat selected: one or two for a low or high setting. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings and to turn the heated seat feature off. 1. Pull on the strap located on the top of the of the rear seatback. 2. Fold the seatback down. Lift the seatback up to raise it, and push it back to lock it into place. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted or caught in the seatback. Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. { 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 4-16 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! Seats and Restraints 2-7 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. 2-8 Seats and Restraints Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Seats and Restraints 2-9 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. 2-10 Seats and Restraints 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 2-35 or Infants and Young Children on page 2-37. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the ﬂoor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. Q: What is wrong with this? Seats and Restraints 2-11 { 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. 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. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. 2-12 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? 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. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Seats and Restraints 2-13 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. 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. 2-14 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? 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 belt is behind the body. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Seats and Restraints 2-15 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 twisted across the body. 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. 2-16 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 2. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. 1. If the seat has a safety belt guide, and the safety belt is not routed through the guide, snap the guide around the belt webbing. Be sure the belt is not twisted. 3. 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 4. 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 2-20. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. Seats and Restraints 2-17 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the 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. And, if the vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle’s safety belt system. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash on page 2-21. 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. 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 safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. 2-18 Seats and Restraints 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. 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. { WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. Seats and Restraints 2-19 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 the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide onto the clip, leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed. Properly secure the guide before folding the seatback. 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. Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. 2-20 Seats and Restraints 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. 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. Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer/retailer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4-16 for more information. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 2-20. Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer/retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-17. Seats and Restraints 2-21 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger. The vehicle may also have the following airbags: • A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver. • A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger. 2-22 Seats and Restraints All of the airbags in your vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger. With seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door. With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today’s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating bag, all airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job. Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { WARNING { WARNING You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are your only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? on page 2-25. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags. Seats and Restraints 2-23 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-17 for more information. The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. { WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. 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. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 2-35 or Infants and Young Children on page 2-37. 2-24 Seats and Restraints The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. If the vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers, they are in the ceiling above the side windows. { WARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inﬂation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening. If you do, the path of an inﬂating roof-rail airbag will be blocked. When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or right front passenger’s head and chest. However, they are only designed to inﬂate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inﬂate and help restrain the occupants. Whether the frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on how fast your vehicle is traveling. It depends largely on what you hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly your vehicle slows down. Seats and Restraints 2-25 Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform. If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall). If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object. •

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