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the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle if one is available and check with your dealer. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child
restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set.
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Built-In Child Restraint WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: (cid:127) Follow all instruction on the child restraint and
in the vehicle’s owner’s manual.
This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Use only with children who weigh between 22 and 40 lbs (10 and 18 kg) and whose height is between 33.5 and 40 in (850 and 1 016 mm). Use only with children whose shoulders are below the shoulder belt slots for the harness system and who are capable of sitting upright alone. The child should also be at least one year old. It is important to use a rear-facing infant restraint until the child is at least one year old. A rear-facing restraint gives the infant’s head, neck and body the support they would need in a crash. See Older Children on page 56 or Infants and Young Children on page 59.
If your vehicle has this feature, the built-in child restraint is located in the passenger-side position in the second row.
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Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint
1. Raise the head restraint until the lower edge
of the head restraint is even with the top of the seatback.
A child whose weight is over 40 lbs (18 kg), whose height is over 40 in (1 016 mm) or whose shoulders are above the shoulder belt slots for the harness system, should be restrained in an add-on booster seat appropriate for the child’s size. See Child Restraint Systems on page 63. Once the booster seat is outgrown, the child should sit on the vehicle’s regular seat and use the vehicle’s safety belts.
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Using the vehicle’s built-in child restraint as a booster seat for a larger child could cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash. A child whose weight is over 40 pounds, whose height is over 40 inches or whose shoulders are above the shoulder belt slots for the harness system should use a restraint system that is appropriate for their size, either an add-on booster seat or the vehicle’s safety belt. See “Child Restraints” or “Older Children” in the Index.
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2. Rotate the head restraint rearward until it
touches the top of the seatback. Make sure there is no gap between the lower edge of the head restraint and the top of the seatback.
3. Lower the child restraint cushion.
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Using the vehicle’s regular safety belts on a child seated on the built-in child restraint cushion can cause serious injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash. Secure the child using the built-in child restraint’s harness.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE’S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. SNUGLY ADJUST THE BELTS PROVIDED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD.
You will be using the child restraint’s harness (A) to secure your child. Do not use the vehicle’s safety belts.
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4. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
add slack to the shoulder harness. Pull the black shoulder harness release strap firmly. At the same time pull both shoulder harness straps through the slots in the seatback as shown.
5. Place the child on the child restraint cushion.
6. Select only one side of the harness. Place the
harness over the child’s shoulder.
7. Push the latch plate (A) into the buckle until it
clicks. Be sure the buckle is free of any foreign objects that may prevent you from securing the latch plates. If you can not secure a latch plate, see your dealer for service before using the child restraint.
8. Place the other side of the harness over the
child’s shoulder.
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9. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it
clicks.
10. Pull up on the latch plates to make sure they
are secure.
11. Now fasten the left and right halves of the
shoulder harness clip together. The clip can be easily pulled apart and is designed to pull apart during a collision.
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A built-in child restraint harness that is not properly adjusted can cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision. A harness that is loose, twisted, worn improperly or improperly fastened will not be able to restrain the child’s upper body. Make sure the harness is adjusted correctly. Fastening the clip is not a substitute for adjusting the harness so that it is snug.
12. Pull the shoulder harness adjustment strap (A)
firmly until the harness is snugly adjusted around the child. You should not be able to put more than two fingers between the harness and the child’s chest. Make sure the harness and buckle strap are not twisted.
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13. Adjust the position of the harness on the child’s shoulder by moving the clip along the harness until it is level with the child’s armpits. On each side of the harness, the shoulder part should be centered on the child’s shoulder. The harness should be away from the child’s face and neck, but not falling from the child’s shoulders. If you expect that the child will sleep while riding, you can recline the seatback. See Bucket Seats on page 13.
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Removing the Child from the Built-In Child Restraint
1. Unfasten the shoulder harness clip.
2. Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on
the buckle.
3. Move one side of the harness off the child’s
shoulder.
4. Move the other side of the harness off the
child’s shoulder.
5. Remove the child from the child restraint
cushion.
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Storing the Built-In Child Restraint Always properly store the built-in child restraint before using the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt.
1. Move both latch plates and both sides of the
shoulder harness clip to the bottom of the harness straps.
2. Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest
up into the seatback.
3. Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the
seatback.
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4. Then press the leg rest firmly into the
seatback, and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the fastener strips on the seatback.
5. Rotate the head restraint forward and push it
all the way down.
Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle, your built-in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash. See Checking the Restraint Systems on page 114 and Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 115.
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Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have side impact airbags. Side impact airbags are available for the driver, the right front passenger and the second row captain’s chairs (if equipped). If your vehicle has a side impact airbag, the word AIRBAG will appear on the airbag covering on the side of the seatback closest to the door. Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal airbag. But these airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations.
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 if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. All airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them.
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Frontal airbags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They are not designed to inflate in rollover, rear crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past. Side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle. They are not designed to inflate in frontal, in rollover, or in rear crashes. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.
Both frontal and side impact airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inflating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inflation before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt even with frontal airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door.
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There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel 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 234 for more information.
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Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 56 or Infants and Young Children on page 59.
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Where Are the Airbags?
The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
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If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver, it is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.
If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the right front passenger and/or the second row captain’s chairs (if equipped), it is in the side of the seatback closest to the door.
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If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact airbag.
When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non-deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants. Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on how fast your vehicle is traveling. It depends largely on what you hit, the direction of the impact and how quickly your vehicle slows down.
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In addition, your vehicle has “dual stage” frontal airbags, which adjust the restraint according to crash severity. For moderate frontal impacts, these airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment. Your vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 18 mph (19 to 29 km/h), and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 25 mph (29 to 40.2 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range.
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Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: (cid:127)
If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform. If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall). If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object.
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The frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts.
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the airbag. The inflator, the airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules. Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For seating positions with side impact airbags, there are also airbag modules in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
Your vehicle may or may not have side impact airbags. See Airbag System on page 96. Side impact airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact airbag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Side impact airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal or near-frontal impacts, rollovers or rear impacts. A side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. For side impact airbags, inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact.
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What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated. Some components of the airbag module — the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, and for seating positions with side impact airbags, the side of the seatback closest to the door — may be hot for a short time. The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle.
How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But the frontal airbags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts, and many side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the airbag. Side impact airbags would not help you in many types of collisions, including many frontal or near frontal collisions, rollovers, and rear impacts. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions for the driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags, and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with side impact airbags.
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When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention.
Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on when the airbags inflate and turn on the hazard warning flashers. You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers on by using the controls for those features.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. (cid:127) Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you will need some new parts for your airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
(cid:127) Your vehicle has a crash sensing and
diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 567.
(cid:127) Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer for service.
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Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator on the instrument panel will be visible when you turn your ignition key to RUN or START.
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The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or the symbol for off will be visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 235.
The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions. The driver’s airbags or the second row side impact airbags (if equipped) are not part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the passenger’s airbag or airbags should be enabled (may inflate) or not. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
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If your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions,
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no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.
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If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the passenger airbag status indicator shows off. Here is why:
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Be sure the airbag is off before using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position.
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Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, whenever possible. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.
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The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) if: (cid:127) The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. (cid:127) The system determines that an infant is
present in a rear-facing infant seat.
(cid:127) The system determines that a small child is
present in a forward-facing child restraint.
(cid:127) The system determines that a small child is
present in a booster seat.
(cid:127) A right front passenger takes his/her weight off
of the seat for a period of time.
(cid:127) The right front passenger seat is occupied by
a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints.
(cid:127) Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag
system or the passenger sensing system.
When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s airbag or airbags, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag or airbags are off. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 80. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint.
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If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger’s airbag or airbags.
If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle if one is available and check with your dealer. The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger’s airbag or airbags anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag or airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag or airbags are active. For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s airbag or airbags, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.
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If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 234 for more on this, including important safety information.
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Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 113 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.
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Stowing of articles under the passenger’s seat or between the passenger’s seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system.
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 574.
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For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.
The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q: Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly?
A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Also, the airbag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors. If you have any questions about this, you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 556.
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Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system?
A: Changing or moving any parts of the
front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, the instrument panel, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system. If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 556.
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. See Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness on page 520 for more information. 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.
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If your vehicle has the built-in child restraint, torn or frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces just like torn or frayed safety belts can. They may not protect a child in a crash. If a harness strap is torn or frayed, get a new harness right away. Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Notice: driver’s or the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, or an airbag covering (if equipped) on a seatback, the airbag may not work properly. You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, or both the airbag module and the seatback for seating positions with a side impact airbag (if equipped.) Do not open or break the airbag coverings.
If you damage the covering for the
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
If you have had a crash, do you need new safety belts or built-in child restraint parts or LATCH system parts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts.
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If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, then you may need new LATCH system parts. If safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt, built-in child restraint, LATCH system or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt, built-in child restraint or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision. If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section.
If the frontal airbags inflate, you will also need to replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies. Be sure to do so. Then the new retractor assemblies will be there to help protect you in a collision. After a crash you may need to replace the driver and front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not deployed. The driver and front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 234.
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Section 2
Features and Controls
Keys ............................................................ 119
Remote Keyless Entry System .................. 120
Remote Keyless Entry SystemOperation ............................................... 121
Doors and Locks ........................................ 128
Door Locks ................................................ 128
Power Door Locks ..................................... 129
Delayed Locking ........................................ 130
Automatic Door Lock ................................. 131
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ....... 131
Lockout Protection ..................................... 131
Dual Sliding Doors .................................... 131
Power Sliding Door (PSD) ......................... 134
Liftgate ...................................................... 141
Windows ...................................................... 143
Power Windows ........................................ 144
Manual Rear Quarter Windows .................. 144
Power Rear Quarter Windows ................... 145
Sun Visors ................................................ 145Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................. 145
Content Theft-Deterrent ............................. 146
PASS-Key® III ........................................... 148
PASS-Key® III Operation ........................... 148
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ......... 150
New Vehicle Break-In ................................ 150
Ignition Positions ....................................... 151
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ............. 152
Starting the Engine .................................... 152
Engine Coolant Heater .............................. 154
Automatic Transaxle Operation .................. 155
Parking Brake ........................................... 159
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 160
Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................. 161
Parking Over Things That Burn ................. 162
Engine Exhaust ......................................... 163
Running the Engine While Parked ............. 164117
Section 2
Features and Controls
Storage Areas ............................................. 180
Glove Box ................................................. 180
Cupholder(s) .............................................. 180
Overhead Console (Without Rail) ............... 181
Overhead Console (With Rail) ................... 181
Floor Console Storage Area ...................... 183
Folding Tray .............................................. 183
Second Row Center Console .................... 183
Luggage Carrier ........................................ 184
Convenience Net(With Rear Convenience Center) ............ 185
Convenience Net
(Without Rear Convenience Center) ....... 186
Convenience Center .................................. 186Mirrors ......................................................... 165
Manual Rearview Mirror ............................. 165
Outside Power Mirrors ............................... 165
Outside Convex Mirror ............................... 166
Outside Heated Mirrors ............................. 166
OnStar® System .......................................... 167
Universal Home Remote System ................ 169Universal Home Remote System
(With Three Round LED) ....................... 169
Universal Home Remote System
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Keys
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Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
This vehicle has one key for the ignition and the driver’s door lock.
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Your vehicle has the PASS-Key® III vehicle theft system. The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column. If a replacement key or any additional key is needed, you must purchase this key from your dealer. The key will have PK3 stamped on it. Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys. Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made. Any new PASS-Key® III key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle. See PASS-Key® III on page 148 for more information on programming your new key. Notice: vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 562 for more information.
If you ever lock your keys in your
Remote Keyless Entry System If the vehicle has the keyless entry system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: (cid:127) Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather.
(cid:127) Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
(cid:127) Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 121. If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry System Operation You can lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors and the liftgate using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
The remote keyless entry transmitter shown here is for a vehicle equipped with the remote vehicle start feature and dual power sliding doors.
The remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle will only contain the buttons specific to your vehicle’s factory installed remote system features. / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, you can start the engine from outside the vehicle. See “Remote Vehicle Start” at the end of this section for more detailed information.
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If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system, the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm the system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 146 for more details. When you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle the turn signal lamps will flash to let you know the command was received. L (Remote Alarm): When you press the horn button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound. This will allow you to attract attention, if needed. Press this button again to stop the alarm from sounding.
Q (Lock): To lock all doors and the liftgate, press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Power Door Locks on page 129
for more details on the power door lock features. If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system, the remote keyless entry transmitter’s lock button may arm the system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 146 for more details. When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, the turn signal lamps may flash to let you know the command has been received. If you press the lock button again, within five seconds, the horn will sound and the turn signal lamps may flash to let you know the vehicle is already locked. See “FOB LOCK FEEDBACK” under DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 275 for additional information." (Unlock): When you press unlock on the remote keyless entry transmitter, only the driver’s door will unlock. If you press unlock again within five seconds, all the doors and the liftgate will unlock. If you would like all the doors to unlock the first time you press unlock, see “FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS” under DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 275.
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Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
+ (Power Sliding Door): If your vehicle has one power sliding door, the remote keyless entry transmitter will have a button with a van symbol on it. Press and hold this button to open or close the power sliding door. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 134.
*+ (Dual Power Sliding Doors): If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors, your remote keyless entry transmitter will have two buttons that have a van symbol on them. The van symbol on the left is for the driver’s side sliding door and the van symbol on the right is for the passenger’s side sliding door. Press and hold the passenger’s or driver’s side button, with the van symbol on it, to open or close the selected power sliding door. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 134.
You can operate the power sliding door(s) with the remote keyless entry transmitter even if the power sliding door override switch(es), on the overhead console, are active or inactive. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 134 for additional information. If the sliding door is closed and the power sliding door button on the transmitter is pressed and held, the vehicle’s doors will be unlocked and then the power sliding door will open. If the power sliding door has been locked using the manual door lock lever, you will need to unlock the power sliding door before it can be opened with the remote keyless entry transmitter sliding door button. If your vehicle’s fuel filler door is opened, the driver’s side power sliding door will not open completely. Do not try to force the door. Once the fuel filler door is closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be opened normally.
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it. See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. 1. Insert a flat object, such as a coin, into the
slot on the side of the transmitter and twist it to separate the halves.
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Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may also turn the rear window defogger if the outside temperature is below 45°F (7°C). Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has the remote vehicle start feature, the remote keyless entry transmitter will have a button with this symbol on it. An increased range of operation is provided with the remote keyless entry transmitter that has the remote vehicle start button. If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. The vehicle may also run out of fuel if the vehicle is running for a long period of time when parked on an incline facing downward with a low fuel condition.
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2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not use the metal flanges to pop out the battery.
3. Replace the battery. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves are snapped together tightly so water will not get in.
5. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons
for seven seconds to synchronize the transmitter.
6. Check the transmitter operation.
To start the engine using the remote start feature, do the following: 1. Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter,
equipped with the remote vehicle start button, at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button, then immediately press and hold the remote vehicle start button until the vehicle’s turn signal lamps flash, or for at least two seconds, if the vehicle’s lights are not visible. The vehicle’s doors will be locked. 3. When the vehicle’s engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on while the engine is running.
After a remote start, the engine will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to RUN.
The maximum number of remote starts or remote start attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two. If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10 minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10 minute time frame will start. After two remote starts have been provided, the vehicle’s ignition switch must be turned to RUN and then back to LOCK using the key before the remote start procedure can be used again. If you enter the vehicle after a remote start, and the engine is running, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the RUN position to drive the vehicle.
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To manually shut off the engine after a remote start, do any of the following: (cid:127) Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at
the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off. (cid:127) Turn on the hazard warning flashers. (cid:127)
Insert the vehicle’s key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to RUN and then back to LOCK.
The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: (cid:127) The remote start system is disabled. See
“REMOTE START” under DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 275.
(cid:127) The vehicle’s key is in the ignition. (cid:127) The vehicle’s hood, liftgate or doors are not
closed.
(cid:127) The hazard warning flashers are on. (cid:127) There is an emission control system
malfunction.
(cid:127) The engine coolant temperature is too high. (cid:127) The oil pressure is low. (cid:127) Two remote vehicle starts have already been
provided. The maximum number of remote starts or remote start attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two.
Remote Start Ready If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature. If the keyless entry transmitter has a plus (+) symbol on the back cover, your vehicle has the remote start ready feature. You can lock or unlock your vehicle from approximately 197 feet (60 m) away. See your dealer if you would like to add the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to your vehicle.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
(cid:127) 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. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive.
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(cid:127) 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 your vehicle whenever you leave it.
(cid:127) Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. To unlock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle. To lock the driver’s door from the outside with your key, insert the key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle.
If your vehicle has power door locks, you may be able to unlock all of the doors and the liftgate when you insert the key, turn it toward the front of the vehicle, and hold it there for one second. You may be able to lock all of the doors when you insert the key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle.
Power Door Locks Your vehicle has power door locks.
The switches are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door. Press the top of the switch to unlock the doors and liftgate.
From the inside, use the manual or power door locks. To unlock either front door from the inside, pull back on the manual lever. To lock either front door from the inside, push the manual lever forward.
With the content theft-deterrent system, the power door lock switch will not unlock the doors until the system is disarmed. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 146 for more details. Press the bottom of the switch to lock the doors and liftgate. With the content theft-deterrent system, the power door lock switch may cause the system to arm. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 146 for more details.
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Delayed Locking This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be delayed until all doors have been closed for approximately five seconds. To activate the delayed locking feature, do one of the following: (cid:127) Press the driver’s door power lock switch one
time while the driver’s door is open.
(cid:127) Press the passenger’s door power lock switch one time while the passenger’s door is open. (cid:127) Press the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter one time while any door is open.
Two chimes will sound to signal that delayed locking is active. The doors may be locked immediately by repeating any of the above actions more than one time.
If a door remains open, without any other door being opened or closed, the vehicle will lock after approximately 45 seconds. If the key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock the doors. To turn the delayed locking feature off or on, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 275. Sliding Door Delayed Locking If either sliding door is open when you use the power door locks to lock the vehicle, the sliding door that is open will not lock. Normally the delayed locking feature will be used to lock the sliding door after it has been closed. The sliding door delayed locking feature will lock your sliding door(s) in situations where the delayed locking feature does not apply or was overridden or programmed to be off. See “Delayed Locking” earlier in this section. Shortly after the last sliding door is closed, all the doors will lock.
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Automatic Door Lock All of the doors will lock automatically when you move the shift lever out of PARK (P). This feature cannot be disabled. If someone needs to get out of the vehicle while it is not in PARK (P), shift into PARK (P), or, have that person use the manual lever or the power door lock switch. When the door is closed again, it will lock when the vehicle exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h). With automatic door locks, you can lock or unlock the doors at any time, either manually or by using the power door lock switches.
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock Your vehicle was programmed so that all doors will unlock automatically when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). To change the way the automatic door unlocking operates, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 275.
Lockout Protection The lockout protection feature makes it more difficult to lock the key in the vehicle. If the driver’s door is open while the key is in the ignition, the door cannot be locked with the power door lock switch. This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be locked out of the vehicle. If the key is not left in the ignition, or, if the manual door lock is used, the key could still be locked inside the vehicle. Always remember to take the key with you.
Dual Sliding Doors To open either sliding door from outside the vehicle, pull the handle out and then pull the door toward the rear. If you slide the door all the way back, the door will rest in a detent position. To move the door forward, you must first pull the door past the open detent position. The driver’s side sliding door is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, do not try to force the sliding door. Just close the driver’s side sliding door. Then when the fuel filler door is closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be opened normally.
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If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close.
Sliding Door Lock
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Lock either sliding door from inside the vehicle by moving the manual lever down. Unlock it by moving the lever up. With the power door locks, the sliding door lock has a delay feature. See Delayed Locking on page 130 and DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 275.
Sliding Door Security Lock Your vehicle is equipped with sliding door security locks that helps prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door(s) using the inside door handle. To use one of these locks, do the following: 1. Open the sliding door.
2. On the inside of the
sliding door(s), on the front edge of the door will be a lock. Push the lever up to engage the lock.
3. Close the door. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door.
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Power Sliding Door (PSD) If your vehicle has this feature, you can open and close the power sliding door(s) using the switches inside your vehicle. You can also operate the sliding door(s) with your remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System on page 120.
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Leaving your children or pets unattended in your vehicle can be dangerous. They could operate the power sliding door. A child or others could be injured. Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle.
If your vehicle has power sliding door(s), you can prevent power opening of the sliding door from the passenger power sliding door (psd) activation switch by pressing the psd second row passenger override (deactivation) switch located on the overhead console. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 134. If you want to open the sliding door while the security lock is on, unlock and open the door from the outside. You should let adults and older children know how the security lock works, and how to cancel the lock. If you do not, adults or older children who ride in the rear will not be able to open the sliding door from the inside while the security lock feature is in use. Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock 1. Unlock the sliding door and open the door
from the outside.
2. Push the security lock lever all the way down. 3. Close the door. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door. The sliding door lock will now work normally.
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Power Sliding Door (PSD) Switches Your vehicle will have one of the following switch(es) located on the overhead console switchbank.
If your vehicle has a single power sliding door (PSD), you have this switch.
PSD Activation/Override
(Deactivation) Switch
Driver’s Side and
Passenger’s Side PSD
Activation/Override
(Deactivation) Switches
If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors, you have these switches.
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Your vehicle also has passenger power sliding door activation switch(es).
Power Sliding Door Operation The power sliding door(s) will only open if the transaxle is in PARK (P). The transaxle does not have to be in PARK (P) to close the door(s). There are several ways to open and close the power sliding door(s). (cid:127)
If your vehicle has a single power sliding door, press the top of the overhead console PSD activation/override (deactivation) switch. If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors, press the top of the driver’s side and/or passenger’s side overhead console PSD activation/override (deactivation) switch.
(cid:127) Press the passenger PSD activation switch.
This switch will also stop a moving door immediately.
Passenger PSD Activation Switch
(cid:127)
If you have a single PSD, this switch is located in front of the passenger side sliding door. If your vehicle has dual PSDs, the switches are located in front of both sliding doors.
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(cid:127) Press the power sliding door button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
(cid:127) To manually open the power sliding door(s)
while the switch(es) are in the activation position, pull and release the inside or outside door handle to release the door latch. The door will fully open.
(cid:127) To manually close the power sliding door(s)
while the switches are in the activation position, pull the inside or outside door handle or the edge of the door. Move the door about 4 inches (10 cm) toward the closed position and release it. The door will close completely and latch.
If a power sliding door is locked, it cannot be unlocked and opened using the overhead console PSD switch(es) or the passenger PSD activation switch(es). The power sliding door must either be manually unlocked or unlocked using the power door unlock switch located on the driver’s or front passenger’s armrest, and then opened using the overhead or passenger PSD activation switch(es). The remote keyless entry transmitter can also be used to open the power sliding door(s). If the vehicle is locked, press the power sliding door button(s) and all doors will unlock and the sliding door(s) will open. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 121. If the power sliding door has been manually locked, you must unlock the PSD before it can be opened. Notice: when you go through an automatic car wash, the door may accidentally open. Be sure the power sliding door is turned off when going through a car wash.
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If the power sliding door(s) is open or in the process of closing when you shift out of PARK (P), a chime will sound. This is a warning that the sliding door(s) is not completely closed. Also, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will indicate if the door is open. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 256. Stop the vehicle and close the door.
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If you shift the transaxle out of PARK (P) and accelerate before the power sliding door latches closed, the door may reverse to the open position. A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured. Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away.
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If an object obstructs the power sliding door(s) while it is closing, the door will automatically reverse to the open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing door, or stronger. The force of the closing door increases significantly as the door approaches the latched position. The driver’s side sliding door is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, do not try to force the sliding door. When the fuel filler door is closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be opened normally.
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You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door.
If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, turn on the power sliding door feature. Then if the door closes, it will close under the control of the power door system.
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Resetting the Power Sliding Door The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of the following conditions: (cid:127) A low voltage or dead battery (cid:127) A disconnected battery (cid:127)
If the instrument panel PSD/fuse 21, LHPSD/fuse 24 or RHPSD/fuse 25 are removed or blown.
See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 527 for more information. If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door may need to be reset. If your vehicle has the dual power sliding doors, both doors will have to be reset. To reset a door, do the following: 1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is
unlocked and securely closed.
2. Turn the ignition to LOCK.
Power Sliding Door Second Row Passenger Override (Deactivation) To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door(s) by using the passenger PSD activation switch, press the override (deactivation) part of the overhead console switch. The door can still be manually opened from the inside or outside with the override (deactivation) on. To open a power sliding door(s) manually when the overhead console switch is in override (deactivation) position, pull the inside or outside door handle and slide the door all the way back. To close the door(s) manually when the override switch(es) is in the override (deactivation) position, pull the inside or outside door handle and slide the door all the way forward to the latched position. To stop the door(s) immediately while the door(s) is opening or closing, press the PSD override (deactivation) part of the switch. Pressing the PSD button(s) on the remote keyless entry will open and close the door unless the door has been manually locked using the mechanical slider.
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3. If the power sliding door overhead console
switch is in the override (deactivation) position, return to the activation position.
4. Open the sliding door using the remote
keyless entry transmitter, overhead console switch, or passenger switch. Allow the door to travel fully open.
If the door does not travel to the fully open position, press the overhead console switch to the override (deactivation) position and slide the door fully open and closed. Check for foreign objects in the tracks. Repeat the procedure starting with Step 1. If the door resists travel to the fully open position, see your dealer for service.
Liftgate To unlock or lock the liftgate from the outside, use the remote keyless entry transmitter. For more information, see Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 121. You can also use the power door lock switch to lock and unlock the liftgate. Open the liftgate using the handle located above the license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise by itself. Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come on, illuminating the rear cargo area. Notice: checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could break the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above the liftgate is clear before opening it.
If you open the liftgate without
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{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate:
(cid:127) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:127) Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System on page 217
or Dual Climate Control System on page 220.(cid:127) If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 163.
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To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then firmly shut the liftgate. Do not drive with the liftgate open, even slightly.
Windows
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Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
The switches on the driver’s door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 152.
The driver’s power window switch has two down positions. The first position lowers the window normally. To raise the window, pull up the front of the switch.
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Express-Down Window To activate the express-down feature, push the AUTO switch all the way down to the second position, then release it. The window will lower completely. To stop the window from lowering all the way, pull up on the front of the switch.
Manual Rear Quarter Windows Your vehicle may have manual rear quarter windows.
To open, pull the latch forward to release it, then swing the window outward. Press the center of the latch to secure the window in the open position.
To close, pull the center of the latch forward and then close the latch. Press the center of the latch to secure the window in the closed position.
Power Rear Quarter Windows Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows.
This switch, located in the overhead console switchbank, is used for opening and closing the power rear quarter windows.
Press the top of the switch to open the windows; both windows will open. The windows will continue to open as long as the switch is pressed, until they are fully opened. Press the bottom of the switch to close both windows. The windows can be closed fully or partially, depending on how long the switch is pressed. The ignition must be in RUN, ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active, to use the power rear quarter windows. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 152.
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. The sun visors can also slide along the rod to cover different areas of the front window. Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have a visor vanity mirror. Pull down the sun visor to access the vanity mirror. Lighted Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have a lighted vanity mirror. Pull down the sun visor and flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror. The lamps will come on when you flip up the cover. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal.
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Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or a key, or turns the ignition to RUN. The horn will sound and the turn signal lamps will flash for up to two minutes. Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will arm when the key is removed from the ignition and you use the driver’s power door lock switch, with the driver’s door open or the passenger’s door power door lock switch with the passenger’s door open to lock the vehicle. If you would like to turn on power door lock switch arming, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 275. When the security light flashes quickly the system is arming. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed.
Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system.
A light located on top of your instrument panel, near the center of the vehicle next to the windshield, will flash slowly to let you know that the system has been armed. While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power door lock switch.
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Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm if the key is not in the ignition and you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors. The security light will flash to let you know the system is arming. If you press the transmitter’s lock button twice within five seconds, the horn will sound. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed. Arming with Your Key Your alarm system will arm when you use your key to lock the driver’s door. The security light will flash to let you know the system is arming. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed. If you would like your key not to arm the system, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 275.
Arming Confirmation If remote unlock confirmation is on, the turn signal lamps will flash briefly to let you know when your alarm system has disarmed. If you would not like the turn signal lamps to flash, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 275. Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will disarm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed. Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to unlock the driver’s door. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed. If you would like your key not to disarm the alarm system, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 275.
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PASS-Key® III Your PASS-Key® III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. PASS-Key® III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
PASS-Key® III Operation
Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key® III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III is a passive theft deterrent system.
This means you do not have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
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When the PASS-Key® III system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start and the security message comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the instrument panel PASS KEY fuse. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key® III to have a new key made. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 527. It is possible for the PASS-Key® III decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. This procedure is for learning additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you
must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III to have keys made and programmed to the system. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. To program the new key, do the following:
1. Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the original, already programmed
key into the ignition lock cylinder and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to
LOCK and remove the key.
4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to
RUN within 10 seconds of removing the previous key.
5. The security message will turn off once the
key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the security message went on due to how quickly the key is programmed. 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys
are to be programmed.
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(cid:127) Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.
(cid:127) Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See
Towing a Trailer on page 412 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.
If you are ever driving and the security message comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key® III system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key® III system at this time. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key® III key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III to have a new key made. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:127) Do not drive at any one constant speed,
fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle.
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Ignition Positions The key can be turned to one of four positions while in the ignition switch.
A (LOCK): This is the only position from which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition and transaxle. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the
key only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.
B (ACCESSORY): This is the position in which you can operate the electrical accessories, such as the radio.
C (RUN): This is the position to which the switch returns after the engine is started and the ignition key is released. This is the position for driving. Even while the engine is not running, RUN can be used to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ACCESSORY or RUN position with the engine off. You may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time.
D (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the ignition key. The switch will return to RUN for driving.
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Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s door. Always remember to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. This will lock your ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember to lock the doors. The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked. You may not be able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With RAP, your power windows and the audio system will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off or until either door is opened. If a door is opened, the power windows and audio system will shut off.
Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn
