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HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes.

Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. n L : Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3. For vehicles with a rear window wiper/washer, see Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5-4.

Climate Controls If equipped with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle.

Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning

1. Temperature Control 2. Fan Control 3. Air Delivery Mode Control 4. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats (If Equipped)

5. Air Conditioning

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6. Rear Window Defogger 7. Recirculation

Climate Control System with

Heater Only 1. Temperature Control 2. Fan Control 3. Air Delivery Mode Control 4. Rear Window Defogger See Climate Control Systems on page 8-1.

Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Manual Mode This position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from

D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode).

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2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the side of the shift lever to upshift, or push the − (minus) end of the button to downshift.

See Manual Mode on page 9-23. Manual Transmission

Up-Shift Light

Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may have an up-shift light. This light indicates when to shift to the next higher gear for better fuel economy. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on, if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow.

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It is normal for the light to go on and off if the accelerator position changes quickly. Ignore the light during downshifts.

Reverse Lockout

The manual transmission is equipped with a reverse lockout ring. To shift into R (Reverse), press down the clutch pedal, lift up the ring on the shift lever, and shift into R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. See Manual Transmission on page 9-24.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Radio Controls without Touchscreen O /VOL: Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. When the system is on, press and release to mute the system. Press and release again to turn the sound back on. RADIO/BAND: Press to choose FM, AM, or SiriusXM® (if equipped). SEEK ¨: . Radio: Seeks the next station. . CD: Selects the next track or

fast forwards within a track.

© SEEK: . Radio: Seeks the previous

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. CD: Selects the previous track

or rewinds within a track. Push/MENU/TUNE: Turn to navigate the available menus. Turn to search for stations. MEDIA: Press to play a CD when listening to the radio. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7-8. Storing a Favorite Station Stations from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set.

Storing Stations To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard.

Retrieving Stations Press the FAV button to open a favorite page or to switch to another favorite page. Briefly press one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the station. See “Storing a Favorite Station” in "Radio Controls without Touchscreen" under AM-FM Radio on page 7-12. Radio Controls with Touchscreen

Audio Source Menu z VOL y (Volume): Press to increase or decrease the volume. O (Power): Press and hold to turn the system on and off. D (Home Page): Press to enter the Home Page. Storing a Favorite Station Stations from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages.

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Up to five stations can be stored in each of the seven favorites pages.

Storing Stations To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding button 1−5 until a beep is heard. 1. Select the desired station. 2. Press S or T to select the

desired page of saved favorites.

3. Hold down any of the preset

buttons to save the current radio station to that button of the selected favorites page.

To change a preset button, tune to the new desired radio station and hold the button.

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See “Storing a Favorite Station” in "Radio Controls with Touchscreen" under AM-FM Radio on page 7-12. Setting the Clock See Clock on page 5-5.

Satellite Radio SiriusXM® is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. Refer to: . www.siriusxm.com or call

1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call

1-877-209-0079 (Canada)

See Satellite Radio on page 7-16.

Portable Audio Devices Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port in the storage area to the right of the infotainment system. A second AUX input is on the front of the infotainment system, if equipped. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3
players, CD changers, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-24.

Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.

See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-37 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-28 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-26 and Hands-Free Phone on page 7-42.

Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio steering wheel controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

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b / g : Press to interact with the available Bluetooth or OnStar systems. $ / i : Press to decline an incoming call, to end speech recognition, or to end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. _ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio source. Toggle up or down to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD/MP3 track, USB file, iPod/ iPhone song or Bluetooth music. Toggle and hold up or down to fast forward or reverse the radio stations, CD/MP3 tracks, USB files, iPod/iPhone songs or Bluetooth music.

+ x −: Press + or − to increase or decrease the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2.

Cruise Control

o : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. RES/+: memory, move the thumbwheel up briefly to resume to that speed or

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hold upwards to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed. n : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9-30.

Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.

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1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear

the menu item displayed.

2. w x : Turn the band to scroll

through the menu items.

3. MENU: Press to display the DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-24.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator, V, when a vehicle is detected ahead. When approaching a vehicle ahead too

quickly, FCA provides a red flashing alert and rapidly beeps. This alert stays lit if you follow a vehicle much too closely. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-32.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The LDW light, @, is green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-36.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the center stack display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-34.

Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle has an accessory power outlet in front of the cupholders on the center floor console. See Power Outlets on page 5-6.

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Sunroof

Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the switch. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the switch. Vent: Press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof. Manually close the sunshade. The sunroof will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure. See Sunroof on page 2-18.

On vehicles with this feature, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button g on the center console. The traction off light i illuminates.

. Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak button g again to turn traction control back on.

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To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the TCS/StabiliTrak button g until the traction off light i and the StabiliTrak OFF light g illuminate.

. Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button g again to turn on both systems.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-28.

Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate

the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-48.

Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the : % CHANGE

message on the DIC when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. Remember, the oil life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself.

Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Press the MENU button to show

Remaining Oil Life on the display. This display shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If 99% is displayed, that means that 99% of the current oil life remains.

2. To reset the engine oil life

system, press the SET/CLR button while the oil life display is active. After a few seconds, there will be a single chime and the oil life will be reset to 100%.

Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.

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Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-12.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate

smoothly.

. Brake gradually and avoid

abrupt stops.

. Avoid idling the engine for long

periods of time.

. When road and weather

conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

. Always follow posted speed

limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

. Keep vehicle tires properly

inflated.

. Combine several trips into a

single trip.

. Replace the vehicle's tires with

the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.

OnStar® This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and

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Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-16

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Keys and Locks

Keys

{ Warning

Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.

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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Central Locking System . . . . . . . 2-7
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Doors

Trunk (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Liftgate (Hatchback) . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-12
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-13

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The

transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.

. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

. Check the transmitter's battery.

See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks.

Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key. See your dealer if a new key is needed. If the vehicle has an ignition, and it becomes difficult to turn they key, inspect the key blade for debris. If you are locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2.

With Remote Start Shown The following buttons are on the transmitter: Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to

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indicate locking. See “Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock except the driver door, if Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is enabled through the vehicle personalization. See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29. If the passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock. Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-12. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See “Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29. The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred.

For more information see “Remote Unlock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29. Pressing K may also disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-12. Y (Remote Trunk Release): If equipped, press and hold to release the trunk. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds until 7 is pressed again, or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN. / (Remote Vehicle Start): If equipped, press and release Q and then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash to start the engine from outside the

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vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-5. The buttons on the RKE transmitter are disabled when there is a key in the ignition. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. See your dealer to have new transmitters programmed.

Programming with a Recognized Transmitter To program a new key: 1.

Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn to the key to the ON/ RUN position.

2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and

3.

remove the key. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.

4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional

keys are to be programmed.

If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.

Programming without a Recognized Transmitter Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer. If there are no currently recognized keys available, follow this procedure to program the first key. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you. 1.

Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.

2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security

light will come on.

3. Wait 10 minutes until the

security light turns off.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

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5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more

times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle.

Remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with a Recognized Transmitter.” Battery Replacement The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery:

{ Caution

When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

1. Press the button on the

transmitter to extend the key. 2. Remove the battery cover by

prying with a finger.

3. Remove the old battery. 4.

Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

5. Snap the battery cover back on

to the transmitter.

Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, this feature 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 defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear fog indicator light does not come on during remote start. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-5.

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 Vehicle To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle.

2. Press and release Q. 3.

Immediately after completing Step 2, 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.

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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. After 30 seconds, repeat the steps if a 10-minute extension is desired. Remote start can be extended only once. Insert the key and turn it to ON/RUN before driving.

Extending Engine Run Time The engine run time can also be extended by another 10 minutes, if during the first 10 minutes Steps 1–3 are repeated while the engine is still running. An extension can be requested, 30 seconds after starting. This provides a total of 20 minutes. 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.

A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start with an extension, are allowed between ignition cycles. After this, the vehicle's ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF using the key, before the remote start procedure can be used again.

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. 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).

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

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To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle: . Use the key in the driver door to

lock all doors or unlock the driver door only.

. Press Q or K on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

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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 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 the doors from inside the vehicle: . Press Q on the central locking

switch or on the driver door switch.

. Press the lock knob on the driver

door to lock all doors and, if equipped, the liftgate.

To unlock the doors from inside the vehicle: . Press K on the central locking

switch or on the driver door switch.

. Pull the door handle. Pulling the

door handle again unlatches the door. Lift the lock knob on the driver door to unlock the driver door.

Central Locking System This system allows for the doors and liftgate/trunk to be locked and unlocked from the RKE transmitter or the central locking switch on the center stack.

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The system can be programed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29.

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 driver or passenger door power lock switch while the door is open, a chime will sound three times to indicate 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 5-29.

Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or when the vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions, the doors and the trunk/liftgate will lock. To unlock the doors and the trunk/ liftgate press K on the center stack or the driver door switch. If equipped with an automatic transmission the vehicle must be in P (Park).

If equipped with a manual transmission the vehicle must be in Neutral with the parking brake set. This feature can be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29.

Lockout Protection If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. Lockout Protection can be manually overridden with the driver door open by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch. If Unlocked Door Anti Lockout is turned on and: the vehicle is off, the driver door is open, and door locking is requested using a door lock switch or the RKE transmitter, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature can be turned on or off using the

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vehicle personalization menus. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29.

Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Manual Safety Locks

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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, by 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.

Doors

Trunk (Sedan)

{ Warning

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 9-20.

To lock or unlock the trunk from the inside, press Q or K on the central locking switch located on the center stack.

To open the trunk from inside of the vehicle: . Press V. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

To open the trunk from outside of the vehicle: . Press K on the RKE transmitter to unlock all doors, then use the touch pad.

. Press and hold Y on the RKE

transmitter.

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Emergency Trunk Release Handle

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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 underside of the trunk lid. This

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handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside. After use, return to the stored position.

Liftgate (Hatchback)

{ Warning

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.

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. Fully open the air outlets on

or under the instrument panel.

. Adjust the climate control

system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control 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 9-20.

To lock or unlock the liftgate from the inside, press Q or K on the central locking switch or on the driver door.

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The vehicle must be in P (Park) for automatic transmissions. For manual transmissions the parking brake must be engaged.

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.

To open the liftgate from the outside, press K on the RKE transmitter to unlock all doors, then use the touch pad. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. When closing the liftgate, close from the center to ensure that it fully latches.

The indicator light on the instrument panel near the windshield indicates the status of the system. Off: Vehicle is disarmed. On Solid: Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system.

Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the trunk/ liftgate is open. Slow Flash: Alarm system is armed. Arming the AlarmSystem 1. Close all doors, the trunk/liftgate,

and the hood.

2. Lock the vehicle in one of

two ways:

Use the RKE transmitter. With a door open, press 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.

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To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Press K on the RKE transmitter. . 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.

Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the transmitter and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed.

Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12.

Immobilizer Operation 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 an authorized key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged.

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 liftgate is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter, 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 System To disarm the system, either unlock the doors using the RKE transmitter, or start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle.

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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 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.

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{ Warning

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

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

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Manual Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Folding Mirrors

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Manual Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.

Heated Mirrors For vehicles with this feature: 1 (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger” under Climate Control Systems on page 8-1.

Move the control up, down, or side to side to adjust the mirror. See Folding Mirrors on page 2-15.

For vehicles with power outside mirrors: 1. Select the mirror by moving the

selector switch to L for the driver side or R for the passenger side.

2. Use the control knob to move

the mirror in the desired direction.

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Interior Mirrors

Windows

Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Vehicles with OnStar® 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.

{ 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.

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.

Manual Windows If equipped, use the window crank to open and close each window. The rear windows do not open fully.

Power Windows

{ Warning

Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The

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windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows.

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If equipped, press the switch to open the window. Pull the front of the switch up to close it. The switches work when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-17. Express Window Operation Windows with an express-down or express-up feature allow the window to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. The driver window has express-down and express-up. Pull a window switch up or push it down all the way, release it, and the window goes up or down automatically. Stop the window by pushing or pulling the switch in the same direction a second time or briefly operating the switch to the first detent in either direction.

Safety Function 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 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. With the ignition in ACC/

ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when RAP is active, close all doors.

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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. Window Lockout

This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press o to disable the rear window switches. Press o again to return to normal window operation.

Sun Visors To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror Vanity mirrors are on the back of the sun visors. Swing down the sun visor and open the cover.

Roof

Sunroof

On vehicles with this feature, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the switch. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the switch.

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Vent: Press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof. Manually close the sunshade. The sunroof will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure.

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 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.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Safety Belts

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

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-15
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-28
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-29
Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Airbag System

Child Restraints

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-19
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

What Will You See after an

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-35
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-36
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Replacing LATCH System

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-44

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-47

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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.

Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

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

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. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removeable.

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Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

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. Rear outboard head restraints are not removable.

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Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

{ 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.

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.

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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

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.

To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever.

If necessary, move the safety belt out of the way to access 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 in place.

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.

If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat.

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{ Warning

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. 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.

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Front Seat Armrest

There is an armrest on the inboard side of the driver seat. To raise or lower the armrest, push up or pull down on the armrest.

Heated Front Seats { Warning

If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. To

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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.

Remote Start Auto Heated Seats If equipped, 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 heated seat controls to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated seat indicator lights do not turn on during a remote start. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-5.

If equipped, the controls are on the climate control system. To operate, the engine must be running.

Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat. The indicator light on the control turns on when this feature is on. Press the control again to turn this feature off. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

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To fold the seatback down:

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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.

{ Caution

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.

1. Make sure the safety belt is in

the retainer hook.

Sedan Shown, Hatchback Similar 2. Reach under the belt and pull

the lever on top of the seatback to unlock the seatback. A tab near the seatback lever