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that allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear window defogger may come on during a remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator light does not come on during a remote start. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-7. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Press and release Q.
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Immediately after completing Step 1, press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. The turn signal lamps flashing confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received.
When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Start the vehicle before driving.
Extending Engine Run Time The engine run time can be extended by another 10 minutes, if during the first 10 minutes Steps 1–2 are repeated while the engine is still running. When the remote start is extended, the
second 10 minute period is added on to the first 10 minutes for a total of 20 minutes. The remote start can only be extended once. A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start with an extension, is allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:
The key is in the ignition (Key Access) or if the key is in the vehicle (Keyless Access). The hood is not closed. The hazard warning flashers are on. The malfunction indicator lamp is on. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote start with an extension, have already been used. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
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To lock or unlock the doors from the inside: . Push down the manual lock
knob on the driver door to lock all doors. Push down the manual lock knob on a passenger door to lock that door only.
. Pull the door handle once to
unlock the door. Pull the handle again to unlatch it.
. Press Q or K on the power door
lock switch.
Door Locks
{ Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent
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injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from the outside: . Press Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.
. Use the key in the driver door.
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Power Door Locks
Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Locking or unlocking the doors will also lock or unlock the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-14.
Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off. When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch with the door open, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active. The doors will then lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again. Press Q on the door lock switch again, or press Q on the RKE transmitter, to override this feature and lock the doors immediately.
Delayed locking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-31.
Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed to lock all doors automatically when the following are met: . All doors are closed.
The ignition is on. The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
This feature cannot be disabled. All doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). The automatic door unlock function can be programmed through prompts displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-31.
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off using the vehicle personalization menus. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-31.
Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Manual Safety Locks
Lockout Protection If equipped with pushbutton start and the vehicle is in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, and locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. If equipped with a keyed ignition, and the key is in the ignition when locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. Lockout Protection with the key in the ignition can be manually overridden with the driver door open by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch. If Open or Unlocked Door Anti Lockout is turned on and the vehicle is off, and locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature can be turned on or
If equipped, the safety lock is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the safety lock: 1.
Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door. 3. Do the same for the other
rear door.
To open a rear door when the safety lock is on: 1. Unlock the door by activating the
inside handle, using the power door lock switch, or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. 2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the safety lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from
2.
the outside. Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position. Do the same for the other door.
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Trunk
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Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or hatch/trunk open:
. Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument panel.
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. Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9-24.
Trunk Release To open the trunk the vehicle must be off or with the shift lever in P (Park). . Press Y on the RKE
transmitter when removed from the ignition.
. Press the touch pad on the rear
of the trunk after unlocking all doors.
If equipped with Keyless Access, the trunk may be opened while the vehicle is locked by pressing the touch pad on the rear of the trunk while the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear of the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.
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Close the trunk by pulling on the handle. Emergency Trunk Release Handle
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Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
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Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle glows following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. After use, return to the stored position.
The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system: Off: Alarm system is disarmed.
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On Solid: Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the trunk is open. Slow Flash: Alarm system is armed. Arming the Alarm System 1. Close the trunk and the hood.
Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of
three ways:
Use the RKE transmitter. Use the Keyless Access system, if equipped. With a door open, press on the inside Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm
system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating. Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time
will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key. If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated. If a door, the hood, or the trunk is opened without first disarming the system, the turn signals will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event.
Disarming the Alarm System Do one of the following to disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: . Press K on the RKE transmitter. . Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system, if equipped.
. Start the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed.
. Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter or use the Keyless Access system, if equipped.
Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.
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How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Security Messages on page 5-29.
Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12.
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged.
The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be damaged. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle.
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The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition button is pushed in and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle.
The security light on the instrument cluster comes on when there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on.
If the vehicle does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the vehicle off and try again. If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter, or place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. If the vehicle does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the transmitter pocket, your vehicle needs service. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new transmitter programmed to the vehicle. Do not leave the transmitter or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
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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.
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To adjust the mirrors: 1. Turn the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Move the control to adjust the
mirror.
3. Turn the selector switch to 9 to
deselect the mirror.
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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 8-4.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors If equipped with the memory package, the outside mirrors have a reverse tilt feature. This feature tilts the outside mirrors to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the driver to view the curb for parallel parking. The passenger and/or driver mirror returns to its original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned off or to OFF/LOCK. This feature can be turned on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-31.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle may have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.
Windows
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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.
The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
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Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat, use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows. See Keys on page 2-1.
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If equipped, the driver window may also have an express-up feature. Pull a window switch up or press it down all the way, release it, and the window goes up or down automatically. Stop the window by pressing or pulling the switch in the same direction a second time, or by briefly operating the switch to the first detent in either direction. Safety Function This is for vehicles with the express-up feature. If any object is in the path of the window when the express-up feature is active, the window will stop and auto-reverse to a preset position. Weather conditions may cause the window to auto-reverse. The window switch may be held up to the second position to close the window. The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed.
Safety Function Override This is for vehicles with the express-up feature. If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, the windows will need to be reprogrammed for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. To program the driver window: 1. Close all doors, with the ignition
in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN, or with RAP active. 2. Press and hold the power
window switch until the window is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up
until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed.
The window is now reprogrammed.
Press the switch down to open the window. Pull the front of the switch up to close it. The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-21. Express Window Operation Windows with an express-down feature allow the window to be lowered without holding the switch.
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Sun Visors
Roof
Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches used to operate it are on the headliner above the rearview mirror. The ignition must be in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-14 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-16 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-21.
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod, if available. The vehicle may have mirror lamps. The lamps turn on and off when the cover is opened and closed.
This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press v on the driver door to activate the window lockout. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate. Press v again to deactivate the window lockout.
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remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof.
The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature detects the object and stops the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof then returns to the full-open position.
Open/Close: Press and hold the front or rear of the switch (1) to open or close the sunroof. The sunshade automatically opens with the sunroof, but must be closed manually. Express Open/Close: Press and release the front or rear of the switch (1) to express-open or express-close the sunroof. Vent/Close: Press and hold the rear of the switch (2) to vent the sunroof. Press and hold the front of the switch to close.
Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and
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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-16
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Replacing Safety Belt SystemParts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-20
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
How Does an Airbag
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-29
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-30
Replacing Airbag SystemParts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Infants and YoungChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-36
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-37
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Replacing LATCH System
What Will You See after an
Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Securing Child Restraints
Passenger Sensing
(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Securing Child Restraints
(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-49
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Head Restraints { Warning
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Front Seat The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. Rear Seat The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
To raise or lower the head restraint, press the button located on the side of the head restraint and pull up or push the head restraint down and release the button.
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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.
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To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure it is locked in place.
Seat Height Adjuster
The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see "Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System" under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-39.
Press and hold the top or bottom of the switch to raise or lower the seat. Release the switch when the desired height is reached.
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Lumbar Adjustment
Reclining Seatbacks
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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.
If equipped, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.
To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
. Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the entire control up or down.
To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4.
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2. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Manual Reclining Seatbacks
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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 recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 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.
To adjust a power seatback, if available:
Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.
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Memory Seats
If available, the “1” and “2” buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the positions of the driver seat and outside mirrors. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions. The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF. These automatically
stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.
Storing Button Memory Positions To save positions into Button Memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback
recliner, and both outside mirrors to the desired driving positions. 2. Press and hold MEM (Memory) and “1” at the same time until a beep sounds.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a
second driver using “2.”
Recalling Button Memory Positions To recall the Button Memory positions, press and hold “1” or “2.” The driver seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored to those buttons when pressed. Releasing “1” or “2” before the stored positions are reached stops the recall.
If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power driver seat control 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.
Recalling RKE Memory Positions The RKE Memory feature can recall the driver seat and outside mirrors to previously stored RKE Memory positions when entering the vehicle. Every time the ignition is placed in OFF, the positions of the driver seat and outside mirrors are automatically stored to the RKE transmitter that was used to start the vehicle. These positions are called RKE Memory positions and may be different than the previously mentioned Button Memory positions saved to the “1” or “2” buttons.
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To recall RKE Memory positions: . On vehicles with RKE, press K on the RKE transmitter and open the driver door.
. On vehicles with Keyless
Access, press the lock/unlock button on the outside driver door handle and open the door. The RKE transmitter must be present for the recall to activate. If the driver door is already open, press K on the RKE transmitter to activate the recall. The driver seat and outside mirrors will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions. This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-31. To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power mirror, or power seat controls.
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 opening the driver door and pressing the RKE transmitter K button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.
Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle. To activate, place the ignition in OFF and open the driver door. If the driver door is already open, placing the ignition in OFF will activate the recall. This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-31.
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To stop recall movement, press one of the memory or power seat controls. 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.
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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
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The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. The heated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless the heated seat feature is enabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5-31.
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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 climate control panel. To operate, the engine must be running.
Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Indicator lights on the button show the current setting. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.
Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated seat indicator lights on the button do not turn on during a remote start.
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4. Pull on the lever on the top of
the seatback to unlock it. A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked.
5. Fold the seatback down.
Repeat the steps for the other seatback, if desired. Raising the Seatback { Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
3. Make sure the outboard safety
belt is in the belt guide.
Rear Seats
Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving.
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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 seatback down: 1. Lower the rear seat head
restraints completely. See Head Restraints on page 3-2.
2. Lift the rear seat armrest and place it in the folded position, if necessary. See Rear Seat Armrest on page 3-10.
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To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it
Rear Seat Armrest
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.
rearward to lock it in place. Make sure the safety belt is in the belt guide and is not twisted or caught in the seatback. A tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place. The center rear safety belt may lock when you raise the seatback. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.
2. Push and pull the top of the
seatback to be sure it is locked into position.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other seatback, if necessary.
When the seat is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked position.
The rear seat has an armrest in the center of the seatback. Lower the armrest to access the two cupholders and the storage area. To fold, lift the armrest up and push it rearward until it is flush with the seatback.
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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 5-10.
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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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 3-31 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-33. 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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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.
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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.
. 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.
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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. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-12.
3. Push the latch plate into the
4. To make the lap part tight, pull
up on the shoulder belt.
buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.
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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.
They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. Safety belt pretensioners can also help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle's safety belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3-17. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
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Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a
Press the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the slide/trim up. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. 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.
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shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head. Adjustable comfort guides are available through your dealer for the rear outboard seating positions. Instructions are included with the guide.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Safety Belt 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. 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 from doing its job. See your dealer
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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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 5-11.
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 5-10. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3-17.
Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { Warning
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
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.
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Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the front
outboard passenger.
. A knee airbag for the driver. . A knee 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.
. Seat-mounted side impact airbags for the second row outboard passengers.
. A roof-rail airbag for the driver
and the passenger seated directly behind the driver.
. A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind 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 knee airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the lower part of the instrument panel. For seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to the door. For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce
the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system:
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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 3-21. 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
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There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, 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 5-11 for more information.
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Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags.
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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3-31 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-33.
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 a safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle.
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Where Are the Airbags?
The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box.
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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The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the
