2012 Chevrolet VOLT Owners Manual

Recognized Transmitter Non-Canadian (U.S.) owners are permitted to program a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not available. The Canadian regulations require that Canadian owners see their dealer for programming new transmitters when two recognized transmitters are not available.

3. Remove the rubber mat in the

instrument panel storage. Extend the key blade on the new transmitter and insert the key blade into the transmitter slot. 4. Press and hold the POWER O

button on the center stack for two seconds. When the transmitter is programmed, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

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If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to five transmitters. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters must be in the vehicle. 1.

Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the POWER O button on the center stack. The DIC display will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

3. Repeat Step 2 two more times.

After the third time, all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be programmed during the next steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE #1.

4. Remove the rubber mat in

the instrument panel storage. Extend the key blade on the new transmitter and insert the key blade into the transmitter slot.

5. Press and hold the POWER O button for two seconds. When the transmitter is programmed, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter slot and press K on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4
through 6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the POWER O button for 10 seconds to exit programming mode.

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED when you try to start the vehicle. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may also be displayed at this time.

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To start the vehicle: 1. Open the instrument panel

storage and remove the rubber mat.

2. Extend the key blade and place

the blade into the slot.

3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or

N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the POWER O button on the center stack. See Power Button on page 9‑16 for additional information.

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Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. To replace the battery: 1. Extend the key blade and open the battery cover on the back of the unit.

2. Remove the used battery. Avoid

3.

touching the circuit board to other components. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down toward the base.

4. Reassemble the battery cover. 5. Check the operation of the transmitter with the vehicle.

Remote Start This feature starts the heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger from outside the vehicle. Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize the electric range by utilizing electricity from the electrical outlet. Normal operation of the system will return after the vehicle has been turned on. B (Remote Start): This button is on the RKE transmitter. During remote start:

The climate control system will typically default to the last climate settings. If Fan Off or Fan Only were selected, the air conditioning or heat will turn on as needed. See Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1 for more information.

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If the vehicle has heated seats, and this feature has been enabled through vehicle personalization, the heated seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures. See “Remote Start Heated Seats” under Heated Front Seats on page 3‑7 and “Remote Start Auto Heated Seats” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑53 for additional information. The rear defogger will turn on during colder outside temperatures.

. Selecting 1 during colder outside temperatures before shutting the vehicle off will help windshield clearing.

. Shutting the vehicle off in ECO Mode without 1 selected will minimize the impact to electric range. Shutting the vehicle off in other modes will maximize heating or air conditioning.

The engine may start to provide energy for heating and cooling, independent of the vehicle being plugged in or completely charged. Engine assisted heating operation, if available, can be personalized. See “Engine Assisted Heating” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑53.

. Vehicle range may decrease if the vehicle is not plugged into an electrical outlet. If the vehicle is plugged in, much of the energy needed to support this feature will be provided from the utility, not from the high voltage battery.

Laws in some communities may restrict the use of features that remotely start the engine. For example, some laws may require a person using the remote start feature to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.

With the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2 for additional information. Activating the Remote Start To heat or cool the passenger compartment using remote start: 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle.

2. Press Q on the RKE transmitter;

the doors will lock.

3. Within five seconds, press and

hold B until the turn signal lamps flash, or for approximately four seconds. Pressing B again during a remote start will turn the feature off.

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Remote start will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done. While the remote start is active, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the POWER O button on the center stack with the brake pedal applied to operate as normal. The remote start can be initiated two separate times between driving. For each remote start, the passenger compartment will be heated or cooled for 10 minutes.

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Extending the Time To extend the time of the first remote start, repeat the steps for activating remote start. Remote start can only be extended one time between driving. Canceling Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do any of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold B until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

. Press the POWER O button on the center stack, with the brake pedal applied, then press the POWER O button again to turn the vehicle off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start May Not Work Conditions in which a remote start may not occur include: . An open hood. . Vehicle propulsion system

fault conditions, including an emission control system malfunction.

. High voltage battery fault

conditions.

A second remote start or extension will not occur if the fuel level is low. During a remote start, conditions in which a remote start may be canceled include: . Vehicle propulsion system or

high voltage battery fault conditions. Low engine oil pressure.

. Engine coolant temperature that

is too high.

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Door Locks

{ WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

. Passengers, especially

children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. 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.

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WARNING (Continued)

. 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 slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from happening.

Keyless Access: The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened.

To unlock the door from the driver door, press the lock/unlock button on the door handle. Press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. To lock the doors, press the lock/ unlock button if: . More than five seconds have

passed. The lock/unlock button was used to unlock all doors.

. All doors are closed.

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To unlock all doors from the passenger door, press the lock/ unlock button on the door handle. To lock the doors, press the lock/ unlock button if:

The lock/unlock button was used to unlock all doors.

. All doors are closed. The Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock press from the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑53. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE): The RKE transmitter must be within 60 m (195 ft) of the vehicle. K : Press to unlock. Q : Press to lock. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2. Key: To unlock or lock the door, turn the key left or right.

Inside the vehicle: Pull up or push down on the door lock knob. Pull once on the door handle to unlock the door and a second time to open the door. Push the power door lock switch. See Power Door Locks on page 2‑11.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock switches are on the center stack. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors.

Delayed Locking This vehicle may have a delayed locking feature. If delayed locking is enabled, a chime will sound to indicate a door or hatch is open when the doors are locked with the power door lock switch. The doors will automatically lock and the theft-deterrent system will arm after all doors are closed and five seconds have passed. Press the lock button again to make the doors lock immediately. Press the unlock switch to cancel the delayed lock operation. To enable this feature, see “Power Door Locks” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑53. To arm and disarm the theft-deterrent system, see Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑14.

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Automatic Door Locks

Automatic Door Lock The doors are programmed to automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). The automatic door lock feature cannot be disabled. Automatic Door Unlock The doors can be programmed to automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P (Park). See “Power Door Locks” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑53.

Lockout Protection If the power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the vehicle is on, all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. This feature can also be enabled to function when the vehicle is off. To enable this feature, see “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑53.

Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Press o { to activate the rear door safety locks. The LED light (A) comes on when activated. Press o { again to deactivate the safety locks.

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. Fully open the air outlets on

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 Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1.

For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑26.

Doors

Hatch

{ WARNING

Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven in Extended Range Mode with the hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch. 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 in Extended Range Mode with the hatch open:

. Do not operate in Mountain

Mode if driving with the hatch open.

. Close all of the windows.

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Keyless Access with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE): To open the hatch with the doors locked, the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk. Press the button on the underside of the hatch and lift up.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE): The RKE transmitter must be within 60 m (195 ft) of the vehicle. Unlock the doors with the RKE transmitter, then press the button on the underside of the hatch and lift up.

Use the inside pull handle to lower and close the hatch. Always close the hatch before driving. Do not press the button while closing the hatch; it will unlatch again.

Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal.

Anti-theft Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. Arming the System To arm the system, close all of the windows and doors and then: . Press Q on the RKE transmitter. . Or, lock the vehicle using the power door lock switch in the center stack if Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is turned off. See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑53 for more information. The alarm automatically arms after about 30 seconds.

Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the system. Disarming the System To disarm the system, press K on the RKE transmitter, or if the vehicle has the keyless access system, approach the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Turning off the System Alarm If there is an attempt to open the doors, hatch, or hood without first pressing K on the RKE transmitter, the system alarm will be activated. The exterior lamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds.

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To turn off the system alarm: . Press K on the RKE transmitter. . Or, start the vehicle by pressing POWER O on the center stack with the brake pedal applied and the RKE transmitter in the vehicle.

Charge Cord Theft Alert To arm or disarm the charge cord theft alert, lock or unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. If there is an attempt to remove the charge cord while the vehicle is locked, the system alarm will be activated. To turn off the system alarm, press K on the RKE transmitter. This feature may be disabled through the vehicle personalization. See “Charge Cord Theft Alert” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑53.

Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

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 vehicle is turned off. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with a valid RKE transmitter in the vehicle. The RKE transmitter uses electronic coding that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms

the system. Only a correct transmitter can be used to turn the vehicle on.

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 vehicle is turned on. If the vehicle does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Attempt to turn the vehicle off and try it again. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in the vehicle.

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Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Folding 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.

Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door. To adjust a mirror: 1. Move the selector switch to

L (left) or R (right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.

3. Return the selector switch to the

center position.

Manual Foldaway Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.

Heated Mirrors The vehicle may have heated mirrors. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the outside rearview mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1 for more information.

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Windows

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature and the indicator light come on each time the vehicle is started. Hold the mirror in the center to adjust it. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

{ WARNING

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.

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).

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Power Windows

{ WARNING

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

Express‐Down/Up Windows Windows with an express-down or up feature allow the window to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. The driver window has express-down and up; the passenger and rear windows have only express-down. 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. Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express-up is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed.

The window switches on the driver door control all windows in the vehicle. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it. The power windows work when the vehicle is on, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19.

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Express Window Anti-Pinch Override In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window switch all the way up to the second position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is re-activated. In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode.

Programming the Power Windows Programming the power windows may be necessary if the 12-volt battery has been disconnected or discharged. To program the window: 1. Close all doors with the vehicle

on, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19.

2. Pull the window switch to

completely close the window. Continue to hold the window switch two seconds after the window is closed.

3. Repeat for each window.

Remote Window Operation

The vehicle may have remote operating windows that will open all the windows from outside the vehicle by pressing and holding K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature can be disabled by a dealer technician.

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Window Lockout

Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod, if available.

The rear window lockout switch is on the driver door. This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press o { to activate the rear window lockout switch. The LED light (A) comes on when activated. Press o { again to deactivate the lockout switch.

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Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-37
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-39
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-47

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-50

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Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-17
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-21
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-31
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-31
Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-32

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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 vehicle's 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 chance of a neck injury in a crash.

To raise or lower the head restraint, press the button located on the side of the head restraint and pull up or push the head restraint down and release the button.

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Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed.

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

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 lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑41.

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Seat Adjustment

{ WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

Seat Height Adjuster

To adjust the seat position: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the

seat cushion to unlock it. 2. Move the seat forward or rearward and release the handle.

3. Try to move the seat back and

forth to be sure it is locked in place.

Move the lever up or down to raise or lower the seat.

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Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

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{ WARNING

To recline the seatback:

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.

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

3. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

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The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.

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

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

2. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked. { WARNING

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.

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Heated Front Seats { WARNING

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

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Auto Heated Seats

Navigation System Shown, Base

System Similar

If available, the controls are on the center stack. To operate, the vehicle must be on.

Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest.

If available, the controls can be accessed while the vehicle is on by pressing the CLIMATE button on the center stack.

Press the touch screen M AUTO or L AUTO button. The button color will change to green when this feature is on. When the vehicle is on, this feature will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle's interior temperature.

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The active high, medium, low, or off heated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated seat button lights on the center stack. Use the touch screen buttons or the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack to turn auto heated seats off. If the passenger seat is unoccupied, the auto heated seats feature will not activate that seat. The auto heated seats feature can be programmed to always be enabled when the vehicle is on. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑53 for more information.

Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats can be programmed to turn on automatically during a remote vehicle start. Unless the auto heated seats feature is available

and enabled, the heated seats will be canceled when the vehicle is turned on. If the vehicle has auto heated seats and the feature is enabled, the seat heating level will automatically change to the level required by the vehicle's interior temperature when the vehicle is turned on. The indicator lights on the heated seat buttons do not turn on during a remote start. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. The heated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless the heated seats feature is enabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑53 for more information.

Rear Seats

Folding the Seatback { WARNING

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

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The safety belt should remain in the storage clip while the seatback is in the folded position.

2. Pull the seatback release lever

to unlock the seatback. A tab near the lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 3. Fold the seatback forward.

{ WARNING

A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

To fold the seatback down: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

A. Safety Belt Guide B. Safety Belt Storage Clip 1. Remove the safety belt from the safety belt guide (A) and place it in the storage clip (B).

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To raise the seatback:

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Raising the Seatback Notice: Damage to the safety belt or seatback locking mechanism can occur if the safety belt is caught between the rear seatback and the seatback locking mechanism. The safety belt must be out of the way when the rear seat is raised to the upright, locked position. If the safety belt is damaged, see your dealer and have it replaced.

A. Seatback Locking Mechanism B. Safety Belt Storage Clip 1. Make sure the safety belt is in

the storage clip (B) before raising the seatback.

The safety belt should not cross the seatback locking mechanism (A) when raising the seatback.

2. Raise the seatback and push it

rearward to lock it into place. A tab near the seatback release lever retracts when the seatback is locked.

3. Push and pull the top of the

seatback to be sure it is locked into position.

4. Return the safety belt to the

safety belt guide after raising the seatback.

Keep the seat in the upright, locked position when not in use.

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

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Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle.

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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

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

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Why Safety Belts Work

When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts!

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When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you

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

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 3‑32 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑35. Follow those rules for everyone's protection.

It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly.

. Sit up straight and always keep

your feet on the floor in front of you.

. Always use the correct buckle

for your seating position.

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. Wear the lap part of the belt

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

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

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

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. Never wear the shoulder belt

under both arms or behind your back.

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

Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1.

If the seat has a safety belt guide, and the safety belt is not routed through the guide, slide the edge of the belt webbing through the opening on the guide. Be sure the belt is not twisted.

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2. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.

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4. Push the latch plate into the

5. To make the lap part tight, pull

buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑17. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

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

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly.

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They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if the vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, they need to be replaced, and other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system may be required. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3‑18. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear safety belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and

properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide, if equipped, for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. When using a comfort guide, remove the safety belt from the seat‐mounted guide before using the comfort guide. To install a comfort guide to the safety belt:

1. Remove the guide from its

storage clip on the interior body trim next to the rear seat.

2. Place the guide over the belt,

and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.

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{ WARNING

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

3. The belt should not be twisted

and it should lie flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

4. Buckle and position the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.

To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide back into its storage clip located on the interior body trim next to the side of the seatback.

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

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

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Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑16 for more information. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑18.

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.

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Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING

Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

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A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑17.

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

outboard passenger.

. A knee airbag for the driver. . A knee airbag for the front

outboard passenger.

. A seat-mounted side impact

airbag for the driver.

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

. A roof-rail airbag for the driver

and the passenger seated directly behind the driver.

. A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front outboard passenger.

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All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front outboard passenger. For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the lower part of the instrument panel. For seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to the door. For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job.

Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system:

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑22. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the vehicle should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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{ WARNING

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Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear a safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags.

Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3‑32 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑35.

There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑17 for more information.

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The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel.

The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

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Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

The roof-rail airbags for the driver, front outboard passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows.

{ WARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie‐down through any door or window opening. If you do, the path of an inflating roof-rail airbag will be blocked.

When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries, mainly to the driver's or front outboard passenger's head and chest. However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants. Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is not based primarily on how fast the vehicle is traveling. It depends on what you hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object straight on or at an angle, and

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whether the object is fixed or moving, rigid or deformable, narrow or wide. Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design. Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. In addition the vehicle has dual‐stage frontal airbags. Dual‐stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity. The vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. Frontal knee airbags are single‐stage airbags and designed to inflate in moderate to severe

frontal or near frontal impacts that exceed a predetermined deployment threshold. The vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbags and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 3‑19. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. In addition, these roof‐rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in rear impacts. A seat‐mounted side impact airbag is intended to inflate on the side of the vehicle that is struck. Both roof‐rail airbags will inflate when either side

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of the vehicle is struck or the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side, or in a severe frontal impact. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or repair costs.

What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. For airbag location, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑21.

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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 by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's body. Rollover capable roof‐rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows. The rollover capable roof‐rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events, although no system can prevent all such ejections.

But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑22 for more information. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts.

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they inflate. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑21.

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

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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

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