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2010 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M


Instrument Panel Initial Drive Information Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance


In Brief ........................................................... 1-1
........................................ 1-2
............................... 1-3
...................................... 1-14
................... 1-16
Seats and Restraint System ............................. 2-1
Front Seats ............................................... 2-2
Rear Seats ............................................... 2-9
Safety Belts ............................................. 2-12
Child Restraints ....................................... 2-34
Airbag System ......................................... 2-63
Restraint System Check ............................ 2-78
Features and Controls ..................................... 3-1
........................................................ 3-2
....................................... 3-5
................................................. 3-10
............................ 3-12
........... 3-16
.................................................... 3-36
......................................... 3-40
.................................................. 3-42


Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors Storage Areas Sunroof


Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Towing


Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s)


Instrument Panel ............................................. 4-1
.......................... 4-3
...................................... 4-16
........ 4-18
.................. 4-33
....................................... 4-40
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-1
....... 5-2
................................................... 5-40
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 6-1
..................................................... 6-3
......................................................... 6-5
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............................................... 6-45
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................................... 6-100


Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood Rear Axle Four-Wheel Drive Front Axle Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care


Vehicle Identification ............................... 6-107
Electrical System .................................... 6-108
Capacities and Specifications ................... 6-115
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 7-1
................................ 7-2


Maintenance Schedule


Customer Assistance Information .................... 8-1
........... 8-2
........................... 8-15
........... 8-17
Index ................................................................ 1


Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy


Canadian 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


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 COLORADO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. 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. 25848175 A First Printing


©2009 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.


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


{ WARNING:


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


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


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


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


* : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.


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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index.


9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps


# : Fog Lamps


. : Fuel Gage


+ : Fuses


i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer


j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure


} : Power


/ : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders


7 : Tire Pressure Monitor


F : Traction Control


M : Windshield Washer Fluid


✍ NOTES


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Section 1


In Brief


Instrument Panel ..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information ....................................1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4
Door Locks ....................................................1-4
Tailgate ........................................................1-5
Windows .......................................................1-5
Seat Adjustment .............................................1-6
Heated Seats .................................................1-8
Head Restraint Adjustment ...............................1-9
Safety Belt ....................................................1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag .............1-10
Mirror Adjustment .........................................1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................1-11
Interior Lighting ............................................1-11
Exterior Lighting ...........................................1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer ...............................1-13
Climate Controls ...........................................1-13


Vehicle Features .............................................1-14
Radio(s) ......................................................1-14
Satellite Radio ..............................................1-15
Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................1-15
Cruise Control ..............................................1-16
Power Outlets ..............................................1-16
Performance and Maintenance .........................1-16
Traction Control System (TCS) .......................1-16
StabiliTrak® ..................................................1-17
Tire Pressure Monitor ....................................1-17
Engine Oil Life System ..................................1-18
Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-18
Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-18
OnStar® ......................................................1-19


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Instrument Panel


Manual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar


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A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-18. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4. C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-19. D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3. E. Passenger Side Airbag. See Airbag System on


page 2-63.


F. Exterior Lamps on page 4-10. Fog Lamps on


page 4-12 (If Equipped). Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 4-12.


G. Parking Brake on page 3-29. H. Horn on page 4-3. I. StabiliTrak® System on page 5-6 and Four-Wheel


Drive on page 3-25.


J. Audio System(s) on page 4-40.


K. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and


Cigarette Lighter on page 4-15.


L. Climate Control System on page 4-16. M. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-14. N. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-23. O. Glove Box on page 3-40. 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.


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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 9 meters (30 feet) away from the vehicle.


Press UNLOCK to unlock the doors and press LOCK to lock them.


Door Locks Manual Door Locks Lock or unlock the door from the outside with the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Lock the door from the inside by moving the manual lever on the door forward or rearward. Power Door Locks


Press L to sound the horn and to flash the exterior lamps for 30 seconds. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Keys on page 3-2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-3.


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Press L or U on the switch on the armrest to lock or unlock the doors.


For more information see: • Door Locks on page 3-5
• Power Door Locks on page 3-6


Tailgate


Windows Manual Windows


Use the window crank to open and close each window.


Open the tailgate by pulling up on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the ignition key to unlock it. For more information see Tailgate on page 3-8.


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Power Windows


Seat Adjustment Manual Seats


Press or pull up on the front of the switch to open or close the window. For more information see: • Manual Windows on page 3-11
• Power Windows on page 3-11


1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release


the bar.


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Power Seats


Reclining Seatbacks


To adjust the seat using the control on the outboard side of it: • Slide the horizontal control forward or rearward. • Move the front or rear of the horizontal control up


or down.


• Move the entire horizontal control up or down.


Use the vertical control on the outboard side of the seat to raise or recline the seatback by moving the control forward or rearward.


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Power Lumbar


Heated Seats


Press and hold the front or rear of the control on the outboard side of the seat until you have the desired lumbar support. For more information see: • Manual Seats on page 2-2
• Power Seats on page 2-3
• Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-5
• Power Lumbar on page 2-4


With the ignition on, press the top of the switch on the outboard side of the seat to turn the heat on at the high setting. Press the bottom of the switch to turn the heat to the low setting, and put it in the center position to turn the heat off. For more information see Heated Seats on page 2-4.


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Head Restraint Adjustment Head Restraints Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. See Head Restraints on page 2-7.


Safety Belt


Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. • Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-12. • How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-18. • Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-26. • Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)


on page 2-45.


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Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags are not affected by this. If the vehicle has one of the passenger airbag status indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.


Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors


Vehicles with power outside mirrors have controls located on the driver door.


1. Move the selector switch to the L (left) or R (right)


to choose the driver or passenger mirror.


United States


Canada


See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-71 for important information.


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


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


once the mirrors are adjusted.


Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.


Interior Mirror The automatic dimming inside rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 3-36.


Steering Wheel Adjustment


To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever


toward you.


2. Move the steering wheel up or down into a


comfortable position.


3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps, located in the front and cargo area of the vehicle, come on when any door is opened. Turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up. In this position, the lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed. Reading Lamps Press the lens on the lamps to turn each reading lamp on or off. These lamps will not come on with the dome lamps. • Dome Lamp Override on page 4-13. • Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13. • Exit Lighting on page 4-13.


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; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps. 2 : Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. For more information, see: • Exterior Lamps on page 4-10
• Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4-11
• Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-11
• Fog Lamps on page 4-12
• Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 4-12


Exterior Lighting


O : Turns off all exterior lamps including the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).


AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps at normal brightness.


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Windshield Wiper/Washer


Climate Controls


A. Temperature


Control


B. Fan Control


C. Air Delivery Mode


Control


D. Air Conditioning E. Air Recirculation


See Climate Control System on page 4-16.


8 : Use for a single wiping cycle. N : Delays wiping cycle. Move the band to adjust the frequency of wipes. 6 : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes. 9 : Turns the wipers off. Windshield Washer: Push the paddle on top of the multifunction lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and Windshield Washer on page 4-6.


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Vehicle Features


Radio(s)


Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)


PWR: Press to turn the system on and off. q VOL r: Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The selection displays.


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q TUNE r: Turn to select radio stations. q SEEK r: Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. For more information about these and other radio features, see Audio System(s) on page 4-40. Setting Preset Stations Radio stations are stored as presets. For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of 30 stations can be stored as presets using the six numbered pushbuttons. If the radio does not have XM, up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered buttons. See Setting Preset Stations under Radio(s) on page 4-42. Setting the Clock To set the time and date for the radio with CD (MP3/WMA): Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour displays. Press and hold the MIN button until the correct minute displays. The time can be set with the ignition on or off.


Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is located on the instrument panel cluster. It displays the status of many vehicle systems and enables some features to be personalized. Use the trip reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster to scroll through the available functions. For more information, see DIC Operation and Displays on page 4-33. Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be personalized through the DIC. These features include: • Language: English, Spanish, or French • Automatic Door Locks • RKE Feedback For more information, see DIC Operation and Displays on page 4-33.


To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold the HR and MIN buttons at the same time until RDS TIME displays. To accept this time, press and hold the HR and MIN buttons, at the same time, for another two seconds. If the time is not available from the station, NO UPDAT (update) displays. RDS time is broadcast once a minute. After tuning to an RDS broadcast station, it could take a few minutes for the time to update. For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your specific audio system, see Setting the Clock on page 4-41. Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to: • www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) • www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s) on page 4-42 and XM Radio Messages on page 4-57.


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Cruise Control


The cruise controls are located at the end of the multifunction lever.


9 : Turns the system off. R : Turns the system on. +: Use to make the vehicle accelerate or resume a previously set speed. r T: Press the button at the end of the lever to set the speed. For more information, see Cruise Control on page 4-7.


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Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. The vehicle may have an accessory power outlet located below the climate control system and on the rear of the center console. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-14. Performance and Maintenance


Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. • To turn off traction control, press and release d


on the instrument panel. d illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-36.


• Press and release the button again to turn


on traction control.


For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8.


StabiliTrak® The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. • To turn off both traction control and Electronic


Stability Control, press and hold d until d illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-36.


• Press and release the button again to turn on


both systems.


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


Tire Pressure Monitor


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


The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Loading the Vehicle on page 5-33. You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6-64 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6-65.


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Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. Press and release the stem in the lower center


of the instrument cluster until the OIL LIFE message is displayed.


3. Once the alternating OIL LIFE and RESET messages appear, press and hold the stem until several beeps sound. This confirms that the oil life system has been reset.


4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-18.


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.


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• 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).


OnStar®


OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.


Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. How OnStar Service Works Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors.


X : Push this button for hands-free, voice-activated calling and to give voice commands for turn-by-turn navigation. Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation and Hands-Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner’s Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press Q to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


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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. 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.


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. 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.


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Section 2


Seats and Restraint System


Front Seats ......................................................2-2
Manual Seats ................................................2-2
Power Seats ..................................................2-3
Manual Lumbar ..............................................2-3
Power Lumbar ...............................................2-4
Heated Seats .................................................2-4
Reclining Seatbacks ........................................2-5
Head Restraints .............................................2-7
Seatback Latches ...........................................2-8
Rear Seats .......................................................2-9
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) ................2-9
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) ....................2-10
Safety Belts ...................................................2-12
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................2-12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................2-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt .........................................2-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................2-32
Lap Belt ......................................................2-32
Safety Belt Extender .....................................2-33
Child Restraints .............................................2-34
Older Children ..............................................2-34
Infants and Young Children ............................2-37
Child Restraint Systems .................................2-41


Where to Put the Restraint .............................2-43
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children


(LATCH) ..................................................2-45


Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat


Position ...................................................2-56


Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front


Seat Position ............................................2-59


Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front


Seat Position ............................................2-59
Airbag System ...............................................2-63
Where Are the Airbags? ................................2-65
When Should an Airbag Inflate? .....................2-67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .......................2-69
How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................2-69
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? .....2-70
Passenger Sensing System ............................2-71
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........2-76
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped


Vehicle ....................................................2-77
Restraint System Check ..................................2-78
Checking the Restraint Systems ......................2-78
Replacing Restraint System Parts After


a Crash ...................................................2-79


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Front Seats


Manual Seats


{ WARNING:


If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward.


1. Lift the bar to unlock


the seat.


2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.


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.


Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place.


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Power Seats


If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats.


• Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire


horizontal control up or down.


• Use the vertical control to recline the seatback.


See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-5 for more information.


Manual Lumbar


On vehicles with this feature, the knob is located on the outboard side of the driver seat.


To adjust the seat: • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the


horizontal control forward or rearward.


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


moving the front of the horizontal control up or down.


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


moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down.


Turn the knob to increase or decrease lumbar support.


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Power Lumbar


Heated Seats


If the vehicle has this feature, the control is located on the outboard side of the seat(s).


If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats.


Press and hold the front of the control until you have the desired lumbar support. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the control.


This feature will heat the cushion and back of the seats. Press HI to turn the heat to the high setting. Press LO to turn the heat to the low setting. Put the switch in the center position to turn the heat off. The ignition must be on for the heated seat feature to work. The seat will heat to the last setting if the ignition has been turned off and then turned back on. The passenger safety belt must be fastened for the heated seat feature to work on the passenger seat.


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Reclining Seatbacks Manual 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.


If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat(s).


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.


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{ WARNING:


Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.


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.


Power Reclining Seatbacks


If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat.


• To recline the seatback, press the control toward


the rear of the vehicle.


• To raise the seatback, press the control toward the


front of the vehicle.


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Head Restraints The front seats may have adjustable head restraints. If the vehicle has rear seats, they may have adjustable head restraints.


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


Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.


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


Seatback Latches The vehicle may have front seatbacks that fold forward for easy access to the rear seats or the storage area behind the seats.


To fold the seatback forward, push the lever on the side of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward.


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


To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback all the way back until it latches. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it will return to the reclined position.


Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)


If the vehicle has an extended cab, there may be forward folding seats in the rear area.


To fold the rear seat cushion(s) from the stored position to the sitting position, pull the front of the seat cushion down completely. The rear seat storage compartments must be closed before folding the seat down. See Rear Storage Area on page 3-41.


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To store the seat: 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.


Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) The rear seatback(s) in the crew cab can be folded forward. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. To fold the rear seatback(s) forward:


1. Secure the safety belt buckle to the inboard side of the seat with the hook and loop fastener (A), so that it does not move when not in use.


2. Push the entire seat up until it is flush with the


trim panel.


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1. Disconnect the rear center safety belt latch from the


mini buckle by inserting the tip of the safety belt tongue into the slot on the buckle. Let the belt retract.


2. Pull the loop, located


on the outboard side of the seatback, forward until you hear a click.


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3. Fold the seatback(s) forward. To return the seatback(s) to the upright position: 1. Lift the seatback(s) and push it into place.


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


2. Make sure the seatback(s) is locked by pushing


and pulling on it.


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.


3. Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate to the


mini buckle. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted.


4. Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it is


secure.


When the seatback is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked position.


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Safety Belts


Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts.


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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.


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You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too.


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People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death.


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


Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle your safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4-21.


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 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!


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


Put someone on it.


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


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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...


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or the instrument panel...


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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.


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.


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.


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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 2-34 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.


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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. 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.


Q: What is wrong with this?


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


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


much protection this way.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


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


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


much protection this way.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


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


A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle.


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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.


Q: What is wrong with this?


A: The belt is over an armrest.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


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


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


be worn over the shoulder at all times.


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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.


Q: What is wrong with this?


A: The belt is behind the body.


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Q: What is wrong with this?


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


A: The belt is twisted across the body.


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Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 2-32 for more information. 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 you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system, if equipped. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-71 for more information.


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


Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 2-33. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.


4. 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.


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. Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the side wall. 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 belt and the vehicle.


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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating position. 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 up or down, squeeze the release buttons (A) together and move the height adjuster to the desired position.


After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without squeezing the release buttons to make sure it has locked into position.


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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 2-79. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for the rear outside positions. If not, they are available through your dealer/retailer. 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 and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.


Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt.


1. Slide the guide off of its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback.


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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.


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


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 back on its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback.


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


Lap Belt This section is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-26. The vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.


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


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To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position, and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.


To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 2-33. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary.


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.


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Child Restraints


Older Children


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


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The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend


at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.


• Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt


rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-26 for more information. If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat.


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


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


• Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for


length of trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.


If you have the choice, a child should sit in a position with a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.


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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.


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


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


Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-26. 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.


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


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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.


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


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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.


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


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


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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.


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


restraints?


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


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


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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.


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Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle


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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.


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


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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 2-45 for more information. A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it.


Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint


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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.


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.


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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.


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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. The vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. Even if the passenger sensing system, if equipped, 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.


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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 2-71 for additional information.


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A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child restraint in a rear seat.


Do not use child restraints in the center front seat position. 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. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, we recommend that rear-facing child restraints not be transported in your vehicle, even if the airbag is off. 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.


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


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Lower Anchors


Top Tether Anchor


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


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


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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.


Crew Cab — Rear Seat


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i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.


j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.


For crew cab models, there are exposed metal lower anchors for each rear outboard seating position, located where the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. For extended cab models with rear seats, there are exposed metal lower anchors for each rear seating position, attached to the back wall, near the seat cushion. To assist you in locating the lower anchors, place your hand in a palm-up position and reach up between the seat cushion and the seatback.


Extended Cab — Rear


Seat


i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.


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


Front Seat — Regular


and Extended Cab without Rear Seats


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Crew Cab


Extended Cab — Rear Seat


The top tether anchors in a crew cab model are located on the back wall behind each rear seating position. 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.


The top tether anchors in an extended cab model are located on the center of the back wall behind a removable cover for the rear seating positions. Be sure to use an anchor located nearest to the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.


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Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2-43 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System


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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.


Regular and Extended Cab without Rear Seats


For regular and extended cab models without rear seats, there is a top tether anchor located behind a removable cover on the back wall behind the right front passenger seat. You may have to pull the seatback forward to access the anchor. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.


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


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Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused


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safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed.


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


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Crew Cab — Rear Seat


1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions


recommends that the top tether be attached, attach the top tether to the top tether anchor (A). Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps:


2.1. Pull the seatback forward to access the top


tether anchors (A). See Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) on page 2-9 or Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) on page 2-10.


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2.2. Route the top tether according to your child


restraint instructions and the following instructions:


If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the head restraint.


If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and 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 a fixed or adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint.


3. 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.


3.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired


seating position.


3.2. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on


the child restraint to the lower anchors.


4. Tighten the top tether. 5. Push and pull the child restraint in different


directions to be sure it is secure.


2.3. Attach the top tether to the anchor (A). Make sure that you secure the top tether to the top tether anchor and not to the seatback latch (B).


2.4. Push rearward on the seatback until it locks into its upright position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is secured properly.


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Extended Cab — Rear Seat


1.3. Attach the lower attachments on the child


restraint to the lower anchors (D) in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions will show you how.


2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that


the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor (C). Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps:


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 (D) for the desired


seating position.


1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.


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2.1. Pull on the finger access tab to remove the cover to access the top tether anchors (C).


2.2. Route the top tether (A) through the loop (B)


at the top of the seatback to attach the top tether to the nearest top tether anchor (C).


3. Tighten the lower anchor attachments and the


top tether. The child restraint instructions will show you how.


4. Push and pull the child restraint in different


directions to be sure it is secure.


Front Seat — Regular/Extended Cab without Rear Seats The vehicle has a right front passenger airbag and may also have a passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system it is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag when an infant in a rear-facing infant seat or a small child in a forward-facing child restraint or booster seat is detected. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 2-59 and Passenger Sensing System on page 2-71 for important safety information and additional information on installing a child restraint in the right front seat position. 1. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front


Seat Position on page 2-59 for instructions on installing the child restraint using the safety belts.


2. If the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions


recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps:


2.1. Pull the seatback forward to access the


top tether anchor. See Seatback Latches

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