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door lock switch. The security light should flash. Remove the RKE transmitter from inside the vehicle and close the door. The security light stops flashing and stays on. After 30 seconds, the light should turn off. The vehicle can be programmed to automatically lock the doors and arm the theft-deterrent system when you exit the vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑51. If a door or the hatch/trunk is opened without using the RKE transmitter, the alarm goes off. The horn sounds for two minutes, then goes off to save battery power. The vehicle will not start without a RKE transmitter present. The theft-deterrent system does not arm if the driver door is locked with the power door lock switch after the doors are closed. If the RKE transmitter is removed from the vehicle while a passenger is in it, have them lock the doors

after they are closed. The alarm will not arm, so the passenger will not set it off. Testing the Alarm To test the system use the following procedure. 1. Make sure the trunk lid/hatch is

latched.

2. Lower the window on the

driver door.

3. Manually arm the system. 4. Close the doors and wait

30 seconds.

5. Reach through the open window

and manually pull the release lever on the floor.

6. Press the K button on the

transmitter to turn off the alarm. If the alarm does not sound, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑45. If the horn works, but the alarm does not go off, see your dealer.

Disarming the System Press the K button on the RKE transmitter or squeeze the door handle sensor while the transmitter is near the vehicle to unlock a door. Unlocking a door any other way sets off the alarm. If the alarm sounds, press theK button on the RKE transmitter to disarm it. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

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Immobilizer Operation The vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the ignition is turned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition is turned to OFF/ACCESSORY or START and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more RKE transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE transmitter starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the RKE transmitter is damaged.

If the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be a problem with the immobilizer system. Press the START button again. If the vehicle does not start and the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another RKE transmitter. Or, place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. See “NO FOBS DETECTED” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑40 for additional information. Check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑45. If the engine still does not start with the other transmitter, the vehicle needs service. If the engine does start, the first transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer or have a new RKE transmitter programmed to the vehicle.

The immobilizer system can learn new or replacement RKE transmitters. Up to four RKE transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional transmitters, see “Matching transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{ WARNING

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

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

To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press } or | to select a mirror. 2. Press the control pad to adjust

the mirror.

3. Return the switch to the center

to deselect the mirror.

If the vehicle has the memory feature, a preferred mirror position can be stored. See Memory Seats on page 3‑4.

Folding Mirrors To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.

Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: 1 (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1.

Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle has this feature, the driver side outside mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on the inside rearview mirror.

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Map Lamps If the mirror has map lamps, they are located at the bottom of the mirror. To manually turn the lamps on or off, press the button next to each lamp. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

Windows

{ WARNING

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

Interior Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly view the area behind the vehicle. The mirror will automatically reduce glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature and the indicator light come on when the vehicle is started. There may be an on and off setting on the mirror. P (On/Off): Press to turn this feature on or off. Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons for the OnStar system. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

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Power Windows

{ WARNING Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with children. See Keys on page 2‑1.

Pull up or press down on the front of the switch to raise or lower the window.

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Retained Accessory Power (RAP) allows you to use the power windows when the ignition is off. For more information, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21. Express-Down Window Press the front of the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. To stop the window as it is lowering, press the switch again. Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened. When the door is closed, the window will raise to its full up position. If either window does not index properly, it could be due to loss of power. Before returning to the dealer for service, perform the power window initialize procedure.

Power Window Initialize After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the window indexing feature and the power convertible top (if equipped) will not function until the system is initialized. Once power is restored: 1. Close the doors. 2. Raise the window and hold the

switch up for three seconds after the window is closed.

3. Release the switch, then hold

the switch up again for three seconds and release.

Sun Visors Pull the visor toward you, or move it to the side to help reduce glare. To use the lighted mirror, lift the cover.

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5. Lower the windows.

There are two release latches on the front of the roof panel and one rear release latch on the back of the roof panel.

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Roof

Roof Panel On vehicles with a removable roof panel, follow the procedures when removing or installing it. Removing the Roof Panel

{ WARNING

Do not try to remove a roof panel while the vehicle is moving. Trying to remove the roof panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and cause you to lose control, or it could fly off and strike another vehicle. You or others could be injured. Remove the roof panel only when the vehicle is parked.

Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have someone help you. Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges, the roof panel, paint, and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1. Park on a level surface and set

the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park). Shift a manual transmission into Neutral.

2. Make sure the ignition is off. 3. Lower both sun visors. 4. Open the rear hatch and remove any items that may interfere with proper storage of the roof panel.

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6. To unlock the release latches on the front of the roof panel, grasp each handle and pull it outward.

The driver side handle moves toward the driver door. The passenger side handle moves toward the passenger door.

7. To unlock the rear of the roof

panel's rear release latch, press the back of the release handle (B). Then press the button on the front of the release handle (A). Pull down the latch lever.

8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary, have someone stand on the other side. Together, carefully lift the front edge of the roof panel up and forward.

9. When the roof panel is loosened

from the vehicle, one person should grasp the roof panel as close to the center as possible and lift it away from the vehicle.

Storing the Roof Panel { WARNING If a roof panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store a roof panel in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the proper location.

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Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges, the roof panel, paint, and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1. Turn the roof panel so that the

front edge of the panel is facing the storage area.

3. Gently place the roof panel

down so that the back pins on the roof panel drop into the receivers in the back of the storage area.

Press down firmly to seat the pins in the receivers.

2.

Insert the roof panel so that the outside front edges line up between the receiver covers. Push forward on the roof panel until it stops.

Installing the Roof Panel { WARNING

An improperly attached roof panel may fall into or fly off the vehicle. You or others could be injured. After installing the roof panel, always check that it is firmly attached by pushing up on the underside of the panel. Check now and then to be sure the roof panel is firmly in place.

Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges, the roof panel, paint, and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle.

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In most cases, it makes it easier if two people install the roof panel. 1. Park on a level surface and set

the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park). Shift a manual transmission into Neutral.

2. Check that the front release latches and the rear release latch on the vehicle's roof opening are in their opened positions before attempting to install the roof panel.

3. To remove the roof panel from

the rear storage area of the vehicle, pull up on the rear edge and remove it from the storage area.

4. Carefully place the roof panel

over the top of the vehicle.

5. Position the rear edge of the roof

panel to the weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening. Then align and fit the pins at the rear of the roof panel inside the openings in the rear overhead

weatherstrip. Gently lower the front edge of the roof panel to the front of the roof opening.

6. Turn the front release handles inward so that they latch to the closed position.

7. Push up on the handle of the

rear roof release handle to latch its hook in the closed position. 8. Push and pull the roof panel up

and down and side to side to ensure the roof panel is securely installed.

Removable Roof Panel Notice: Using glass cleaner on a painted roof panel could damage the panel. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use glass cleaner on the painted roof panel. When cleaning, removing, and/or storing the roof panel:

Flush with water to remove dust and dirt, then dry the panel. . Do not spray glass cleaner

directly on the transparent roof panel. Use a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with glass cleaner. . Do not use abrasive cleaning

materials on either type of panel.

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Convertible Top After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the power windows need to be initialized for the convertible top to work. See “Power Window Initialize” in Power Windows on page 2‑17. Manual Operation For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see “Cleaning the Convertible Top” in this section. High-pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. If the vehicle has this feature, the following procedures explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top.

The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are:

A. Front Edge of the

Convertible Top

B. Rear Edge of the

Convertible Top C. Tonneau Cover Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of the vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving the vehicle outdoors.

Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Notice: Lowering the convertible top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of the vehicle. Dry off the convertible top before lowering it. Notice: If you lower the convertible top on the vehicle in cold weather (0°C (32°F) or lower), you may damage convertible top components. Do not lower the top in cold weather. Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in

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P (Park) or a manual transmission in Neutral before raising or lowering the convertible top.

Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an

automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into Neutral and set the parking brake.

2. Make sure the ignition is off. 3. Make sure the trunk is closed.

4. Release the convertible top front

latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, by pulling and turning it clockwise.

5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top to remove it from the windshield frame. Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top so it is vertical to the tonneau cover (C). The front edge (A) and rear edge (B) should be straight up.

6. The convertible top front latch

must be turned and closed after the top has been pushed up. Failure to close the latch may prevent the tonneau cover from completely closing.

7. Tilt the driver seatback forward

and press the tonneau cover release button located on the underside of the tonneau cover (C) behind the driver seat. After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass will retract to the full-down position. Then raise the tonneau cover (C). If the tonneau cover does not release and three chimes are heard, check to make sure the trunk lid is closed. Also, the tonneau cover will not release if the vehicle alarm is armed.

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If battery power has not been lost, continue to Step 9. If battery power has been lost, the tonneau cover (C) can be opened using the manual release cable.

position, you could damage the top. Always verify that the rear edge of the convertible top is in the full-down position before lowering the top into the storage compartment. 8. Pull the cable to release the tonneau cover, then continue with Step 9.

The tonneau cover manual release cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the passenger seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover. To access the cable, lift and pull back the carpeting.

Notice: If you lower the convertible top into the storage compartment and the rear edge of the top is not in the full-down

9. Push forward on the front

edge (A) of the convertible top to allow the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be moved to its full-down position.

10. Then move the convertible top

rearward to its fully stored position.

11. After the convertible top is

stored, apply one even push on the center of the front edge (A) of the convertible top to ensure that the convertible top is fully retracted.

12. Close the tonneau cover (B) by

pressing down on it with a swift, firm motion.

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Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an

automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into Neutral and set the parking brake.

2. Lower both windows. 3. Make sure the ignition is off.

4. Tilt the driver seat forward and

press the tonneau cover release button. After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass will retract to the full-down position. If battery power has been lost, see Step 7 under “Lowering the Manual Convertible Top” in this section. After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass should retract to the full-down position, if they have not already been lowered.

5. Lift the tonneau cover.

6. Pull the convertible top up by

firmly gripping the front edge (A) near the center and applying a brisk upward and forward motion to get the top in the full-up position.

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convertible top down from the center pull-down handle located inside the vehicle.

11. Pull the convertible top front

latch down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top. Power Operation For care and cleaning of the convertible top see “Cleaning the Convertible Top” in this section. High-pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. To operate the convertible top use the following steps. Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of the vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving the vehicle outdoors. Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window.

Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Notice: Lowering the convertible top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of the vehicle. Dry off the convertible top before lowering it. Notice: If you lower the convertible top on the vehicle in cold weather (0°C (32°F) or lower), you may damage convertible top components. Do not lower the top in cold weather. Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in Neutral before raising or lowering the convertible top.

7. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its full-up position by first raising the front edge (A).

8. Close the tonneau cover (C) by

pushing it down with a swift, firm motion.

9. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top by first slightly pushing the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward.

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turning it clockwise. Push upward on the front edge. The windows will automatically lower.

4. Return the convertible top front

latch to the closed position.

Lowering the Power Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Start the

engine. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into Neutral and set the parking brake.

2. Make sure the trunk is closed,

the rear trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened upright position, and no objects are forward of the divider. See “Rear Trunk Partition” in Rear Storage on page 4‑1.

5. Push and hold ª on the

convertible top switch.

The convertible top will lower into the rear of the vehicle. A chime will sound when the convertible top has lowered completely. If the radio is on, the sound may be muted for a brief time due to a new audio system equalization being loaded.

3. Release the convertible top front

latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, by pulling and

If the convertible top is operated multiple times, the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle's battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the convertible top. See Convertible Top Messages on page 5‑36.

Raising the Power Convertible Top Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in Neutral before raising or lowering the convertible top. 1. Park on a level surface. Start the

engine. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into Neutral and set the parking brake.

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2. Make sure the trunk lid is closed, the rear trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened upright position, and no objects are forward of the divider. See “Rear Trunk Partition” in Rear Storage on page 4‑1.

3. Push and hold « on the convertible top switch. The convertible top will raise and the windows will lower if they were in the raised position. A chime will sound when the convertible top is raised completely.

4. After the convertible top is

completely raised, release the convertible top switch.

5. Pull the convertible top front

latch down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top.

If the radio is on, the sound may be muted for a brief time due to a new audio system equalization being loaded. If the vehicle has lost power, the convertible top can still be raised by releasing pressure on the hydraulic pump, located under the passenger side of the tonneau cover, using the following steps. The carpet liner on the passenger side must be pulled back to access the hydraulic pump. Never attempt to open or close the convertible top manually without releasing pressure first. Manual operation of the convertible top cannot be attempted for five minutes after the last time the convertible top switch was pressed

if the convertible top was not opened completely and the tonneau cover latched or closed completely with the front latch locked in place at the time the convertible top switch was released.

1. Open the tonneau cover by pulling the manual release cable. The tonneau cover manual release cable is located behind the passenger seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover.

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Be careful when opening the tonneau cover by hand. If the tonneau cover is opened quickly, damage can occur to the hinging mechanism, which can prevent proper operation of the convertible top.

2. Pull back the carpet liner on the

passenger side to access the hydraulic pump.

3. Locate the pressure release bolt

on the front side of the hydraulic pump.

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4. Use the wrench, located in the

center console, and turn the pressure release bolt counterclockwise one revolution, to relieve pressure to the hydraulic pump. This will allow the manual raising of the convertible top.

5. Then follow the steps under

raising the manual convertible top. See “Manual Operation” or “Power Operation” in this section.

When power is restored to the vehicle, the hydraulic bolt must be tightened, by turning it clockwise. The convertible top switch can then be used to lower or raise the convertible top. If the convertible top is operated multiple times, the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle's battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a

message regarding the convertible top. See Convertible Top Messages on page 5‑36. If the battery has been disconnected, the power windows must be initialized for the power convertible top to operate. See Power Windows on page 2‑17. Cleaning the Convertible Top The convertible top should be cleaned often. However, high-pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. When hand washing the convertible top, do it in partial shade. Use a mild soap, lukewarm water, and a soft sponge. A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top, and a brush can chafe the threads in the top fabric. Do not use detergents, harsh cleaners, solvents, or bleaching agents.

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Wet the entire vehicle and wash the top evenly to avoid spots or rings. Let the soap remain on the fabric for a few minutes. When the top is really dirty, use a mild foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the entire vehicle, then let the top dry in direct sunlight. To protect the convertible top: . After washing the vehicle, make

sure the convertible top is completely dry before lowering it.

. Do not get any cleaner on the

vehicle's painted finish; it could leave streaks.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-2
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-13
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-25
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-25
Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Airbag System

Child Restraints

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-16
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-31
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) (Z06 and ZR1
Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 3-37

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Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed.

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment

{ WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

To adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the front or rear

part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.

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Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters

Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING

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

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2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

A. Lumbar Support Control B. Side Bolster Support Control To adjust the support, if equipped: . Move control (A) forward or

rearward to adjust lumbar support.

. Move control (B) up or down to

adjust the side bolsters.

To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever.

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

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

Memory Seats

If available, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the telescopic steering column (if equipped). The numbers on the back of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters correspond to the numbers on the memory buttons.

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Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, both

outside mirrors, and the telescopic steering column (if equipped).

2. Press and hold “1” until

two beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driver

position using “2.”

To recall a memory position: . On vehicles with an automatic

transmission, press and release “1” or “2.” If the vehicle is in P (Park), a single beep sounds and the memory position is recalled after a brief delay. If the vehicle is not in P (Park), three beeps sound and the memory position is not recalled.

. On vehicles with a manual

transmission, when the vehicle is on, the parking brake must be set to recall a memory position. Press and release “1” or “2.” A single beep sounds and the memory position is recalled after a brief delay. If the vehicle is on and the parking brake is not set, three beeps sound and the memory position is not recalled.

Memory Remote Recall (Automatic Transmission) This feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and telescopic steering column (if equipped) to stored positions when entering the vehicle. To activate, enter the vehicle and start the engine. The driver seat, outside mirrors, and telescopic steering column will move to the memory position associated with the transmitter used to unlock the vehicle.

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This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑51. To stop recall movement, press one of the power seat controls, power mirror or memory buttons, or the telescopic steering column switch. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature can move the seat rearward and the telescopic steering column (if equipped) out of the way to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.

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B (Easy Exit Driver Seat): Press to save and recall the easy exit seat position. To save into memory: 1. Recall the desired driving

position by pressing “1.” 2. Adjust the seat and the

telescopic steering column to the desired exit position.

3. Press and hold B until

two beeps sound.

4. Repeat for a second driver

position using “2.”

To recall, press and release B. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake must be set for a manual transmission. A single beep sounds. The seat and telescopic steering column will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver.

If this feature is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic recall occurs when one of the following conditions is met: The vehicle is turned off, in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) or accessory mode, and the driver door is opened. The vehicle is turned off, or in RAP, and the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds. Try recalling the exit position again. If the exit position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑51.

Seatback Latches

To fold a seatback forward, lift the latch on top of the backside of the seat. The seatback locks when folded down.

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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 a seatback to the sitting position, lift up on the latch, raise the seatback, and push the seatback rearward. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.

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If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat.

If available, the buttons are on the instrument panel. The ignition must be on for this feature to work. L (Heated Seat): Press to turn the heated seat on at the high setting. Press again to switch to the low setting. 9 (Off): Press to turn the heated seat off.

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

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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, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas

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are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑16.

Why Safety Belts Work

When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts! When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the

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safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

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

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection.

Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 3‑26 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑28. 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. There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly.

. Sit up straight and always keep

your feet on the floor in front of you.

. Always use the correct buckle

for your seating position.

. Wear the lap part of the belt low

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

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

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

shoulder belt to become loose or twisted.

. Never wear the shoulder belt

under both arms or behind your back.

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

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

2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑20 for more information.

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If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled.

4. Push the latch plate into the

5. To make the lap part tight, pull

buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑13. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

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

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They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, for vehicles with 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 3‑13.

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

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

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. 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.

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from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑16. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑13.

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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.

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Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

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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.

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 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 all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system

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See your dealer 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 5‑16.

Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the front

outboard passenger.

. A seat-mounted side impact

airbag for the driver.

. A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the front outboard passenger.

All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front outboard passenger. For seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to the door.

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:

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑17.

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Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the vehicle should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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Because airbags inflate with great force and 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 any airbag, as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear the 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 airbags.

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 the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3‑26 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑28.

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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 5‑16 for more information.

The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.

The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel.

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{ 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.

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

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injuries mainly to the driver's or front outboard 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 primarily on how fast the vehicle is traveling. It depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object straight on or at an angle, and whether the object is fixed or moving, rigid or deformable, narrow or wide. Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

The driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.

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Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. In addition, the vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity. The vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. Depending on the model, the vehicle may have one or two seat position sensors. The seat position sensor(s) enable the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver seat (all models) and the front outboard passenger seat (all models). Seat position sensor(s) provide information that is used in determining whether the airbags should inflate at a reduced or full level.

The vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbags. See Airbag System on page 3‑14. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes, depending on the location of the impact. Seat-mounted side impact airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to inflate on the side of the vehicle that is struck. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or repair costs.

What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑16.

How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.

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problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention.

The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, turn on the hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the controls for those features.

Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's body. But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑17 for more information. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts.

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbags inflated. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑16.

The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle.

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A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may be concealed damage that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle. Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has occurred.

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag. . Airbags are designed to inflate

only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new

parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include