Buick 2016 Cascada Owners Manual

Cascada

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 21

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 92

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 126

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 216

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 330

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 346

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 356

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370

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2 Introduction

Introduction

The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the
BUICK Emblem, and CASCADA are
trademarks and/or service marks of
General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Company” for
Buick Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84147569 C Third Printing

This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner manual.

Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:

Propriétaires Canadiens

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:

Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.

©

2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Danger

{

Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.

Warning

{

Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.

A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let
this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.

M : Shown when the owner

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.

manual has additional instructions
or information.

* : Shown when the service

manual has additional instructions
or information.

0 : Shown when there is more

information on another page —
“see page.”

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

®

$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

^ : Do Not Service

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

` : Do Not Puncture
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

( : Heated Steering Wheel
j : LATCH System Child Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure

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} : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

a : Under Pressure

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

®

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Passenger Sensing System . . . 12

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 14

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) ..... . . . . . . . . . . 17

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 17

Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 19

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 19

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Vehicle Features

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 16

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Air Vents 0 214.

2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0 120.

Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

and Lane-Change
Signals 0 122.

Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 110.

3. Cruise Control 0 241.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 245 (If Equipped).

4. Instrument Cluster 0 98.

5. Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 110.

6. Steering Wheel Controls 0 93.

7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94.

8. Central Locking Switch. See

Power Door Locks 0 28.

Hazard Warning
Flashers 0 122.

Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 101

9. Infotainment. See
Overview 0 127.

10. Anti-Theft Alarm System
Indicator. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 31.

11. Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control 0 239.

Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 247.

Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0 243.

12. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 212.

Heated Front Seats 0 49 (If

Equipped).

Heated Steering Wheel 0 94 (If
Equipped).

13. USB 0 158.

Input Jack. See Auxiliary
Devices 0 164.

14. Convertible Top 0 37 (If
Equipped).

Central Power Window Switch.
See Power Windows 0 34.

15. Electric Parking Brake. See

Parking Brake 0 236

16. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 233.

17. Power Outlets 0 96.

18. Ignition Switch. See Ignition
Positions 0 227.

19. Horn 0 94.

20. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0 93.

21. Instrument Panel Storage 0 89.

Instrument Panel Fuse
Block 0 285.

22. Hood Release. See
Hood 0 257.

23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 119.

Fog Lamps 0 122.

Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 123.

24. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 102.

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Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may work up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.

With Remote Start Shown

Press the button to extend the key.
The key can be used for the driver
side lock and the ignition.

K : Press to unlock both doors,

trunk and fuel door. Press and
hold

K to open all windows. See

Vehicle Personalization 0 113.
Some vehicles may have a feature
that also allows the convertible top
to open. SeePower Windows 0 34.

Q : Press to lock all doors. Press

and hold the lock button to close all
windows.

Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle

Personalization 0 113

V : Press and hold to release the

trunk.

7 : Press and release to initiate

vehicle locator. Press and hold for at
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. Press again to cancel
the panic alarm.

See Keys 0 21 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 23.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Press and release Q on the

RKE transmitter.

2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.

Start the vehicle normally after
entering.

When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.

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Remote start can be extended.

Power Door Locks

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:

.

Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.

.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start 0 26.

/ until the

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:

.

Press

Q or K on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

.

Use the key in the driver door.

To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:

.

Press

Q or K on the power door

lock switch.

.

Pulling an interior door handle
will unlock the door. Pulling the
door handle again unlatches it.

K : Press to unlock.
Q : Press to lock.

See Power Door Locks 0 28.

Trunk Release

Press the lower half of the emblem
to open the trunk. See Trunk 0 29.

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Windows

Seat Adjustment

Power Driver Seat Adjustment

The driver power window switches
control all windows. Each
passenger door has a switch that
controls only that window.

Press the switch to the first detent to
lower the window. Pull the switch up
to the first detent to raise it.

See Power Windows 0 34.

To adjust a power driver seat,
if equipped:

.

Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.

.

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

.

Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment 0 47.

To adjust the power seatback:

.

Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.

.

Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks 0 48.

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Power Lumbar

If equipped, press and hold the front
of the switch to increase lumbar
support, or the rear of the switch to
decrease lumbar support.

To adjust the height of the support,
press and hold the top or bottom of
the switch. Release the switch when
the seatback reaches the desired
level of lumbar support.

See Lumbar Adjustment 0 48.

Seatback Latches

To fold the seatback, lift the release
lever and fold the seatback forward.
The seat will slide forward.

To raise, lift the seatback to its
upright position until the seat locks.
The seat will slide back to the
original position.

See Seatback Latches 0 49.

Rear Seats

The rear seatbacks can be folded.

For detailed instructions, see Rear
Seats 0 50.

Heated Seats

If available, the controls are on the
climate control panel. The engine
must be running to operate the
heated seats.

M or L to heat the driver or

Press
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.

Press the control once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the control, 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.

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See Heated Front Seats 0 49.

Safety Belts

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.

To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.

See Head Restraints 0 46 and
Reclining Seatbacks 0 48.

Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:

.

Safety Belts 0 52.

.

How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 53.

.

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 54.

.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 76.

Passenger Sensing System

The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 63 for
important information.

The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the center
stack when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 101.

Mirror Adjustment

Interior Mirrors

Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror

Automatic dimming reduces the
glare of headlamps from behind.
The dimming feature comes on
when the vehicle is started.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror 0 34.

3. Turn the selector switch to
to deselect the mirror.

The vehicle has manual folding
mirrors. See Folding Mirrors 0 33.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Turn the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.

2. Move the control to adjust the
mirror.

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.

9

4. Lift the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The interior lamps control in the
overhead console controls both the
front and rear interior lamps.

( : Press to turn the lamps off,

even when a door is open.

H : Press to turn the lamps on

automatically when a door is
opened.

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' : Press to turn on the dome

lamps.

Reading Lamps

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is to the
left of the steering column on the
instrument panel.

O : Briefly turn to this position to

turn the automatic lamp control off

The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.

# or $ : Press the button near

each lamp to turn it on or off.

or on again.

AUTO : Turns the headlamps on
automatically at normal brightness,
together with the parking lamps,
taillamps, license plate lamps,
instrument panel lights, and
sidemarker lamps.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the
headlamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights. A warning
chime sounds if the driver door is
opened when the ignition switch is
off and the headlamps are on.

# : If equipped with fog lamps,

press to turn the lamps on or off.

See:

.

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 119

.

Fog Lamps 0 122

Windshield Wiper/Washer

With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or START,
move the lever to select the wiper
speed.

HI : Use for fast wipes.

LO : Use for slow wipes.

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INT : Move the lever up to INT, then
turn the

for more or less sensitivity to
moisture.

OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.

1X : For a single wipe, briefly move

the lever down. For several wipes,
hold the lever down.

n L : Pull the lever toward you to

spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94.

Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, defrosting, and
ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with this system.

x INT band up or down

1. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)

2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls

3. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

4. Air Delivery Modes

5. Fan Controls

6. Defrost

7. Rear Window Defogger

8. Recirculation

9. Heated Steering Wheel
(If Equipped)

10. Air Conditioning

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See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 212.

Transmission

Driver Shift Control (DSC)

DSC allows you to shift an
automatic transmission similar to a
manual transmission. To use the
DSC feature:

1. Move the shift lever from
D (Drive) to the left into the (+)
or (−) manual position.

2. Press the shift lever forward (+)
to upshift or rearward (−) to
downshift. An M and the
current gear will be displayed
in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).

See Manual Mode 0 234.

While using the DSC feature, the
vehicle will have firmer, quicker
shifting. You can use this for sport
driving or when climbing or
descending hills, to stay in gear
longer, or to downshift for more
power or engine braking.

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Vehicle Features

Steering Wheel Controls

Depending on the vehicle options,
some audio functions can be
controlled through the steering
wheel controls.

infotainment system. Press again to
turn the sound on. Press to cancel
voice recognition.

_ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio

source.

Use the thumbwheel to select the
next or previous favorite radio
station, CD, MP3 track, USB, and
Bluetooth Audio.

_ SRC to skip to the next song

Use
or show using Pandora or Stitcher.
See Pandora Internet Radio 0 146
or Stitcher Internet Radio 0 150.

+

x − : Press + to increase the

volume. Press − to decrease.

See Steering Wheel Controls 0 93.

b / g : Press to interact with

Bluetooth or voice recognition. See

Bluetooth 0 197 or Voice
Recognition 0 191.

$ / i : Press to decline an

incoming call, or to end a current
call. Press to silence the vehicle
speakers while using the

Cruise Control

1 : Press to turn the cruise control

system on or off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.

RES/+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, move the thumbwheel up
briefly to resume to that speed or
hold upward to accelerate. If cruise
control is already active, use to
increase vehicle speed.

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SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down

briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is
already active, use to decrease
speed.

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set
speed from memory.

See Cruise Control 0 241.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the center of
the instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems. The
controls for the DIC are on the turn
signal lever.

1. SET/CLR: Press to set,
or press and hold to clear, the
menu item displayed.

w / x : Use the band to

2.
scroll through the items in
each menu.

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

See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 110.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a

green indicator,
is detected ahead. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a visual alert
and rapidly beeps.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 245.

V, when a vehicle

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

If equipped, LDW may help avoid
unintentional lane departures at
speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
to detect the lane markings. The

LDW light,
marking is detected. If the vehicle
departs the lane without using a turn
signal in that direction, the light will
change to amber and flash. In
addition, beeps will sound.

See Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 247.

@, is green if a lane

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.

See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 243.

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Parking Assist

If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to assist with parking and
avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
display a warning triangle on the
RVC screen and a graphic on the
instrument cluster to provide the
object distance. In addition, multiple
beeps may occur if very close to an
object.

The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.

See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 243.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

There is one accessory power outlet
on the center stack below the
climate controls and one on the rear
of the center floor console. These
outlets are powered when the key is
in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or until the driver door is opened
within 10 minutes of turning off the
vehicle. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 230.

See Power Outlets 0 96.

Convertible

The convertible top can be
automatically opened and closed.
For step-by-step instructions, see
Convertible Top 0 37.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system is on
when the vehicle is started.

The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.

.

To turn off TCS, press and
release

The appropriate DIC message is
displayed.

.

Press and release
turn TCS back on. The
appropriate DIC message is
displayed.

.

To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
until g comes on in the

g on the center stack.

g again to

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instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message is
displayed.

.

Press

g again to turn on both

systems. The appropriate DIC
message is displayed.

See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 239.

Tire Pressure Monitor

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

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

Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 223. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0 296.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN
with the engine off.

2. Press the DIC MENU button on
the turn signal lever to enter
the Vehicle Information Menu.
Use the thumbwheel to scroll
through the menu items until
you reach REMAINING
OIL LIFE.

3. Press SET/CLR to reset the oil
life at 100%.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

See Engine Oil Life System 0 262.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.

.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.

.

Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.

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.

Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.

.

When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.

.

Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.

.

Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.

.

Combine several trips into a
single trip.

.

Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.

.

Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.

New Buick owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Assistance
Program.

See Roadside Assistance
Program 0 350.

Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-800-252-1112

TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

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Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 26

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 28

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 31

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 32

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 34

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Sun Visors ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Roof

Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

{

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

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Warning (Continued)

impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.

Warning

{

If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be

(Continued)

The ignition key, key rings, and RKE
transmitter, if equipped, are
designed to work together. As a
system, it reduces the risk of
unintentionally moving the key out
of the RUN position. If replacements
or additions are required, see your
dealer. Limit added items to a few
essential keys or small, light items
no larger than an RKE transmitter.

Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may
prevent the key from starting the
vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from
the key when starting the vehicle.

The key that is part of the RKE
transmitter can be used for the
ignition and driver side lock.

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Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to extend the key. Press
the button and the key blade to
retract the key.

If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.

See your dealer if a new key is
needed.

If locked out of the vehicle, see

Roadside Assistance
Program 0 350.

With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 360.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 356.

If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:

.

Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.

.

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

.

Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.

.

If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

The transmitter functions may work
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.

Keep in mind that other conditions,
such as those previously stated, can
impact the performance of the
transmitter.

With Remote Start Shown

K : Press to unlock both doors,

trunk and fuel door. Press and hold
the

K to open all windows. See

Vehicle Personalization 0 113.

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Some vehicles may have a feature
that also allows the convertible top
to open. See Power Windows 0 34.

The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.

Pressing
system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 31.

K will disarm the alarm

Q : Press to lock all doors. Press

and hold the lock button to close all
windows.

The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound to
indicate locking.

If the driver door is open when
pressed, all doors lock and the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled through vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.

If the passenger door is open when

Q is

Q is pressed, all doors lock.

Pressing
system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 31.

Q may also arm the alarm

V : Press and hold to release the

trunk.

7 : Press and release one time to

initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times.

Press and hold
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for 30 seconds,

or until
vehicle is started.

7 is pressed again or the

7 for at least

/ : If equipped, press to operate

the remote start feature. See
Remote Vehicle Start 0 26.

The buttons on the transmitter are
disabled when there is a key in the
ignition.

Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed
so that lost or stolen transmitters no

longer work. Any remaining
transmitters will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can
have up to eight transmitters
matched to it.

Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter

To program a new key:

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

2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF,
and remove the key.

3. Insert the new key to be
programmed and turn it to the
ON/RUN position within
five seconds.

The security light will turn off
once the key has been
programmed.

4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional
keys are to be programmed.

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

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Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter

Program a new key to the vehicle
when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations
require that owners see their dealer.

If there are no currently recognized
keys available, follow this procedure
to program the first key.

This procedure will take
approximately 30 minutes to
complete for the first key. The
vehicle must be off and all of the
keys you wish to program must be
with you.

1. Insert the new vehicle key into
the ignition.

2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security
light will come on.

3. Wait 10 minutes until the
security light turns off.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
times. After the third time, turn
to ON/RUN; the key is learned

and all previously known keys
will no longer work with the
vehicle.

Remaining keys can be learned by
following the procedure in
“Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter.”

Battery Replacement

Caution

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

The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:

1. Press the button on the
transmitter to extend the key.

2. Remove the battery cover by
prying it with a finger.

3. Remove the battery by pushing
on the battery and sliding it
toward the key blade.

4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Push the
battery down until it is held in
place. Replace with a CR 2032
or equivalent battery.

5. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.

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Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside
the vehicle.

/ : This button will be on the RKE

transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.

The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defogger and
heated seats may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. See Heated Front Seats

0 49 and Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.

Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.

If the vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.

Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 23.

Starting the Vehicle

To start the engine using the remote
start feature:

1. Press and release

2. Immediately after completing
Step 1, press and hold

least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.

When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.

The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes unless a time extension
is done or the ignition is turned on.
After 30 seconds, repeat the steps if

Q.

/ for at

a 10-minute extension is desired.
Remote start can be extended
only once.

The key must be turned to ON/RUN
before driving.

Extending Engine Run Time

For a 10-minute extension, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is
still running. An extension can be
requested 30 seconds after starting.

The remote start can be
extended once.

When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minutes will start
immediately.

For example, if the engine has been
running for five minutes, and
10 minutes are added, the engine
will run for a total of 15 minutes.

A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
is allowed between ignition cycles.

The vehicle's ignition must be
turned on and then back off before
the remote start procedure can be
used again.

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Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:

.

Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.

.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work

The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:

.

The key is in the ignition.

.

The hood is not closed.

.

The hazard warning flashers
are on.

.

The malfunction indicator lamp
is on.

.

The engine coolant temperature
is too high.

.

The oil pressure is low.

.

Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote start with an
extension, have already
been used.

/ until the

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

Door Locks

{

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.

.

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

Warning

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Warning (Continued)

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.

To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:

.

Press

Q or K on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

.

Use the key in the driver door.

To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:

.

Press

Q or K on the power door

lock switch.

.

Pulling an interior door handle
will unlock the door. Pulling the
door handle again unlatches it.

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Free-Turning Locks

The door lock cylinder turns freely
when either the wrong key is used,
or the correct key is not fully
inserted. The free-turning door lock
feature prevents the lock from being
forced open.

To reset the lock, turn it to the
vertical position with the correct key
fully inserted. Remove the key and
insert it again.

If this does not reset the lock, turn
the key halfway around in the
cylinder and repeat the reset
procedure.

Power Door Locks

The central locking switch locks and
unlocks both doors, the trunk, and
the fuel door.

K : Press to unlock.
Q : Press to lock.

Delayed Locking

This feature delays the locking of
the doors until five seconds after all
doors are closed.

When

Q is pressed on the power

door lock switch while the door is
open, a chime will sound three
times indicating delayed locking is
active.

The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are
closed. If a door is reopened before
that time, the five-second timer will
reset when all doors are closed
again.

Q on the door lock switch

Press
again or press

transmitter to lock the doors
immediately.

This feature can also be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.

Q on the RKE

Automatic Door Locks

The doors will lock automatically
when all doors are closed, the
ignition is on, and the vehicle is
shifted out of P (Park).

To unlock the doors:

.

K on the power door lock

Press
switch.

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.

Shift the transmission into
P (Park).

Automatic door locking cannot be
disabled. Automatic door unlocking
can be programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.

Lockout Protection

When locking is requested with the
driver door open and the key in the
ignition, all the doors will lock and
then the driver door will unlock. This
can be manually overridden by

pressing and holding
power door lock switch.

If Open Door Anti-Lockout is turned
on, the vehicle is off with the driver
door open, and door locking is
requested, all the doors will lock and
only the driver door will unlock. The
Open Door Anti-Lockout feature can
be turned on or off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.

Q on the

Doors

Trunk

{

Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.

If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:

.

Close all of the windows.

.

Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.

.

Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air

Warning

(Continued)

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Warning (Continued)

and set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.

.

If the vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate, disable
the power liftgate function.

See Engine Exhaust 0 232.

Trunk Release

To open the trunk, the vehicle must
be off or the shift lever must be in
P (Park).

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.

Press the lower half of the
emblem on the trunk lid.

.

Press and hold
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.

V on the

Emergency Trunk Release
Handle

Caution

Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or
anchor point when securing items
in the trunk as it could damage
the handle.

There is a glow-in-the-dark
emergency trunk release handle on
the trunk lid. This handle will glow
following exposure to light. Pull the
release handle to open the trunk
from the inside.

After use, return to the stored
position.

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Vehicle Security

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

Vehicle Alarm System

This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.

The indicator light, on the
instrument panel near the
windshield, indicates the status of
the system:

Off : Alarm system is disarmed.

On Solid : Vehicle is secured

during the delay to arm the system.

Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, convertible top,
or the trunk is open.

Slow Flash : Alarm system is
armed.

Arming the Alarm System

1. Close the trunk and the hood.
Turn off the vehicle.

2. Lock the vehicle in one of
two ways:

.

Use the RKE transmitter.

.

With a door open, press the
inside

3. After 30 seconds the alarm
system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the
alarm system is operating.

Pressing
transmitter a second time will
bypass the 30-second delay
and immediately arm the alarm
system.

Q.

Q on the RKE

The vehicle alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with
the key.

If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the turn signal lights will flash to
indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is
not started, or the door is not

unlocked by pressing
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.

If a door, the hood, or the trunk is
opened without first disarming the
system, the turn signals will flash
and the horn will sound for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.

K on the RKE

Disarming the Alarm System

Do one of the following to disarm
the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:

.

Press

K and Q on the RKE

transmitter.

.

Start the vehicle.

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To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:

.

Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle
and all doors are closed.

.

Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter.

Unlocking the driver door with the
key will not disarm the system or
turn off the alarm.

How to Detect a Tamper
Condition

If K is pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps and
the turn signal lights flash three
times, an alarm occurred previously
while the alarm system was armed.

If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.

The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.

The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the key is
removed from the ignition.

The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started with the correct key. The key
uses a transponder that matches an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle and automatically disarms
the system. Only the correct key
starts the vehicle. The vehicle may
not start if the key is damaged.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 356.

The security light in the instrument
cluster comes on if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.

When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.

If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.

If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged
or the light continues to stay on, try
another ignition key.

If the engine still does not start with
the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start, the
first key may be damaged. See your
dealer who can service the
theft-deterrent system and have a
new key made.

Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

Warning

{

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

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

1. Turn the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.

2. Move the control to adjust the
mirror.

3. Turn the selector switch to
to deselect the mirror.

Folding Mirrors

Manual Folding Mirrors

The vehicle has manual folding
mirrors. These mirrors can be folded
inward to prevent damage when

going through an automatic car
wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward
the vehicle. Push the mirror outward
to return it to the original position.

Heated Mirrors

If equipped with heated mirrors:

= : The rear window defogger also

heats the outside mirrors.

See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 212.

9

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Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors

Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.

Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The rearview mirror automatically
dims to reduce the glare of the
headlamps from behind. This
feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.

Windows

Warning

{

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

The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a

pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.

Power Windows

Warning

{

Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys 0 21.

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Express Window Operation

Windows with an express-down or
up feature allow the windows to be
lowered or raised without holding
the switch. All door windows have
the express-down feature. Front
door windows may also have the
express-up feature. 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
The power window switches on the
driver door control all four windows.
Each passenger door has a switch
that controls only that window.

Press the switch to the first detent to
lower the window. Pull the switch up
to the first detent to raise it.

The switches work when the ignition
is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). See

Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 230.

switch.

Central Power Window Switch

The central power window switch
will express-open all windows when
pressed. Pull to express-close.

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 after the
obstruction or condition is removed.

Express Window Anti-Pinch
Override

Warning

{

If express override is activated,
the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could
be injured and the window could
be damaged. Before you use
express override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.

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To override the anti-pinch feature,
hold the window switch all the way
up to the second position. The
window will raise for as long as the
switch is held. Once the switch is
released, the express mode is
reactivated.

In this mode, the window can close
on an object in its path. Use care
when using the override mode.

Window Indexing

Indexing lowers the window a small
amount when the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the
window will raise fully. If the vehicle
loses power, you may need to
reprogram the windows.

Comfort Open

To open the windows remotely,
press and hold

transmitter until the windows
fully open.

K on the RKE

Programming the Power
Windows

If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged or disconnected,
or is not working, the windows with
the express-up feature will need to
be reprogrammed for the feature to
work. If power is lost, the rear
windows must be reprogrammed
first. Before reprogramming, replace
or recharge the vehicle's battery.

To program a window:

1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active, close all doors.

2. Pull and hold the power
window switch until the window
is fully closed. Continue
holding the switch up for
approximately five seconds
after the window is completely
closed.

3. Press the power window switch
down until the window is fully
open. Continue holding the

switch down for approximately
five seconds after the window
is completely open.

The window is now reprogrammed.
Repeat the process for the other
windows.

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, if equipped, extend
along the rod.

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Roof

Convertible Top

Review the following before
operating:

Warning

{

While opening or closing the
convertible top, people can be
injured by the moving parts of the
tonneau cover or convertible top.
Maintain visual contact with the
top while it is being operated.

Caution

Follow these guidelines when
operating the convertible top or
damage can occur:

.

Remove all items from the
roof, trunk lid, or tonneau
cover before operating.

(Continued)

Caution (Continued)

.

Remove all objects from the
trunk that may contact the
convertible top when it is
operated.

.

Do not leave the vehicle
with the convertible
top open.

.

Do not exceed 50 km/h
(31 mph) until the top has
completely closed or
opened.

.

Do not open or close the top
while driving in high wind
conditions.

.

Do not operate the
convertible top multiple
times in a short period of
time without starting the
engine to avoid draining the
vehicle battery.

(Continued)

Caution (Continued)

.

Do not open or store the
convertible top when it is
dirty or wet. This could
result in stains, mildew,
or other damage.

.

Only store the vehicle with
the top fully closed.

Opening the Convertible Top

1. Place the partition in the rear
storage area in the upright
position. See Rear
Storage 0 89.

2. Close the trunk.

3. Start the vehicle or place it in
ACC/ACCESSORY.

4. When possible, operate the
convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped. The top can
be operated while driving
below 50 km/h (31 mph) and
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately

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25 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.

5. Pull and hold the front of the
convertible switch. The
windows will automatically
lower.

6. Continue holding until the
convertible top is completely
open. A chime will sound.
Release the switch.

7. Briefly pull the front of the
central power window switch to
close all windows.

If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time due to a new
audio system equalization being
loaded.

Closing the Convertible Top

1. Make sure the sun visor mirror
covers are closed and the sun
visors are stored in the center
mount position.

2. Close the trunk.

3. Start the vehicle or place it in
ACC/ACCESSORY.

4. When possible, operate the
convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped. The top can
be operated while driving
below 50 km/h (31 mph) and
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately
25 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.

5. Press and hold the front of the
convertible top switch. The
windows will automatically
lower.

6. After the convertible top is
completely closed, a chime will
sound. Release the switch.

7. Briefly pull the front of the
central power window switch to
close all windows.

If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time due to a new
audio system equalization being
loaded.

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.

Opening Convertible Top with
RKE Transmitter

If equipped, press and hold the
on the RKE transmitter until the
convertible top is completely open
and the tonneau cover is closed. All
windows will be opened during this
operation. The exterior lamps will
flash when operation is completed.

Troubleshooting

Check the following if the
convertible top switch is not
operating:

.

The ignition should be in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN,
or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) should be active.

.

The trunk lid should be closed
and the trunk partition in place.
A DIC message will display.

.

If the ONLY MANUAL
OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message is
displayed on the DIC, see
“Manual Movement of Top” later
in this section.

K

At cooler outside temperatures,
the convertible top may not
open. It is possible to close the
top down to temperatures of
about −20 °C (−4 °F). A DIC
message will display if the top
will not open due to low
temperature. If necessary, move
the vehicle to a heated indoor
area to operate the top.

.

If the top has recently been
cycled repeatedly or left in an
intermediate state, it will be
temporarily disabled. A DIC
message displays. Normal
operation will be restored within
10 minutes after the system has
cooled.

.

If the vehicle battery is low, the
power top operation may be
disabled. Try to start the vehicle.
A DIC message displays.

.

If the battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has
been jump started, the top may
not operate until the power
windows have been indexed.

Complete the power window
indexing procedure. See Power
Windows 0 34.

Other features may be affected
while operating the convertible top:

.

The trunk can only be opened
with the key until the convertible
top is completely opened or
closed.

.

The windows cannot close while
the top is moving.

.

When driving with the top not
fully secured, chimes can be
heard above 80 km/h (50 mph).

If the vehicle battery has been
disconnected and reconnected, the
fuses were pulled or replaced, or a
jump start was performed, the TOP
NOT SECURE message may
display. Press and hold the
convertible top switch to open/close
the top until this message is
cleared.

Partial Top Cycling

If the convertible top operation is
stopped before completion, the top
will temporarily hold its position.

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If the ignition is in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, the top
will be held for up to 10 minutes.
If the vehicle is moving or off, the
amount of time will vary from a few
seconds to about a minute.

Chimes and DIC messages will be
displayed before the top will move.
When this occurs, immediately finish
the convertible top operation by
pressing the button again until it
completes.

If the top cannot be secured, keep
clear of the top components. In
some conditions the top may move
quickly.

Do not drive with the convertible top
in an unsecured position. The top
components may move
unexpectedly. In some cases the
top may not be able to be power
operated. If this occurs, follow the
DIC messages displayed.

If the tonneau cover is not secured
and latched, and the vehicle is
moving above 10 km/h (6 mph), the
tonneau cover may automatically
move to a stable position.

Manual Closing of Top

If the DIC displays the ONLY
MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message:

1. Press and hold or pull and hold
the convertible top switch to
either open or close the top.
Press or pull the switch in the
opposite direction if one does
not work.

2. If the top moves, continue
holding the switch in that
direction for at least
five seconds. The top should
then work normally.

If the top does not respond in either
direction, use the following
procedure to manually close the
convertible top and tonneau cover
before servicing if needed. This
requires more than one person.

There is a hex wrench in the
glovebox. There is also string in the
glovebox for your dealer to manually
secure the top completely if needed.

1. Place the ignition switch
in OFF.

2. Open the trunk and pull the
tonneau cover release lever
downward.

3. Close the trunk. The trunk
cannot be opened from this
step forward.

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5. With the tonneau cover being
held in the half raised position,
insert the hex wrench into the
marked position of the flap
drive unit. Turn the wrench
clockwise to the stop. The
sideways flaps will turn inward.

6. With an additional person,
raise tonneau cover to the fully
open position.

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4. With an additional person, lift
the tonneau cover from both
sides to approximately the half
raised position.

7. Lift the convertible top by
pulling up on both sides of the
front bow and tension bow.

8. Move the front bow to the
windshield frame.

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9. Remove the cap covering the
manual closure opening. There
is a recess in the cap to snap it
off using a tool. Insert the hex
wrench into the opening and
then turn the wrench clockwise
until it stops. The convertible
top is now locked.

10. Lift up the tension bow on both
sides and raise the tonneau
cover to approximately the half
raised position and then allow it
to slide into the closed position.

11. Lower the tension bow.

At this time the vehicle can be
driven, however the convertible
top is not latched at the rear
and will not be completely
waterproof. See your dealer to
service the convertible top
system.

Cleaning the Convertible Top

The convertible top should be
cleaned often. Do not use
high-pressure car washes as these
may cause water to enter the
vehicle.

Hand wash the convertible top in
partial shade. Use mild soap,
lukewarm water, and a soft sponge.
A chamois or cloth may leave lint on
the top, and a brush can chafe the
threads in the top fabric. Do not use
detergents, harsh cleaners,
solvents, or bleaching agents.

Wet the entire top and let the soap
remain on the fabric for a few
minutes. Wash evenly to avoid
spots or rings. When the top is very
dirty, use a mild foam-type cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse the entire vehicle,
then let the top dry in direct sunlight.

To protect the convertible top:

.

Make sure the convertible top is
completely dry before lowering it.

.

Do not get any cleaner on the
vehicle's painted finish; it could
leave streaks.

Wind Deflector

There are two wind deflectors in a
stowage bag behind the rear seat
backrests. See Rear Seats 0 50.

.

The small wind deflector can be
placed between the rear head
restraints.

.

The large wind deflector can be
placed behind the front seats.

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Do not place any objects on the
wind deflectors.

Small Wind Deflector

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2. Insert the deflector into the
deflector mount.

3. Slide the deflector to the right
side of the vehicle until it locks.

1. Remove the cover from the
mount between the rear head
restraints by sliding it to the left
vehicle side.

4. Raise the rear seatbacks.

Reverse steps to remove the small
wind deflector.

Large Wind Deflector

The rear seat cannot be occupied
when the large wind deflector is
in use.

1. Turn the upper locking pins out
of the brackets on the wind
deflector.

2. Lift the tabs to open the lower
locking pins.

3. Open the wind deflector.

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4. Insert the right side pins into
the trim recesses.

5. Slightly fold the deflector at the
center hinge and insert the left
pins into the trim recesses.

6. Push center of the deflector
down to fully engage the pins.

7. Fold the front half of the
deflector to the vertical
position.

Reverse steps 1–7 to remove the
large wind deflector.

Stowing the Wind Deflectors

1. After stowing both deflectors in
the stowage bag, lower rear
seatbacks.

2. Insert top of bag in the stowage
compartment, align remainder
of bag to fit and secure with
straps.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 47

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 57

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 59

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Roll Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Passenger Sensing System . . . 63
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 68

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 68

Replacing Airbag System Parts

after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Infants and Young Children .... 71

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 73

Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 75

Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) .... 76

Replacing LATCH System Parts

After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Securing Child Restraints (Front

Passenger Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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Head Restraints

Warning

{

With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.

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

Front Seats

The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.

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

the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.

To adjust the head restraint forward,
grasp the head restraint and pull
forward to the desired locked
position. To adjust the head restraint
rearward, grasp the head restraint
and pull forward fully, until the
mechanism releases and allows the
head restraint to return to the full
rear position.

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Active Head Restraints

Your vehicle has an Active Head
Restraint System in the front
outboard seating positions. These
automatically activate to reduce the
risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit
from behind.

Warning

{

If your head restraint has been
activated due to a rear collision,
you must return the vehicle to the
dealer for inspection and
re-setting or replacement of the
system.

Rear Seats

The vehicle’s rear seats have
non-adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.

The rear head restraints are
designed to be removed. See “Head
Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors

and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 76.

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) 0 76.

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment

Power Driver Seat Adjustment

To adjust a power driver seat,
if equipped:

.

Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.

.

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

.

Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the control up or down.

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Lumbar Adjustment

Power Lumbar

If equipped, press and hold the front
of the switch to increase lumbar
support, or the rear of the switch to
decrease lumbar support.

To adjust the height of the support,
press and hold the top or bottom of
the switch. Release the switch when
the seatback reaches the desired
level of lumbar support.

Reclining Seatbacks

Warning

{

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

To adjust the power seatback:

.

Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.

.

Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.

Warning

{

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

The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it will
be in front of you. In a crash, you
could go into it, receiving neck or
other injuries.

The lap belt could go up over
your abdomen. The belt forces
would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious
internal injuries.

For proper protection when the
vehicle is in motion, have the
seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear the
safety belt properly.

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

Seatback Latches

To fold the seatback, lift the release
lever and fold the seatback forward.
The seat will slide forward.

To raise, lift the seatback to its
upright position until the seat locks.
The seat will slide back to the
original position.

In case the seatback cannot fold
and is blocked by the head restraint,
move the seat backward or
downward slightly, or adjust the
head restraint to a lower position.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 47 or
Head Restraints 0 46.

Obstructions

If the seat encounters an
obstruction or resistance while
sliding forward or backward, the
action is stopped and the seat will
move in the opposite direction.

Heated Front Seats

Warning

{

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

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Remote Start Heated Seats

When it is cold outside, the heated
seats can be turned on
automatically during a remote
vehicle start. The heated seats will
be canceled when the ignition is
turned on. Press the heated seat
controls to use the heated seats
after the vehicle is started.

The heated seat indicator lights on
the control do not turn on during a

If equipped, the controls are on the
climate control panel. The engine
must be running to operate the
heated seats.

M or L to heat the driver or

Press
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.

Press the control once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the control, 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.

The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.

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 seat feature is enabled in
the vehicle personalization menu.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 26 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 113.

Rear Seats

Either side of the rear seatback can
be folded for more cargo space or to
access the wind deflector bag.

Warning

{

Take care when operating the
foldable rear seats. The rear
seatback folds forward with
considerable power which can
cause injury, particularly to
children. Ensure that nothing is
attached to the rear seats or on
the seat cushion.

Caution

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

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To fold the rear seatbacks:

1. Remove the wind deflector if
installed.

2. Move the front seats forward or
remove the rear head
restraints. See Power Seat

Adjustment 0 47 or Lower
Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 76

for head restraint removal
instructions. Store the head
restraints in the cargo area.

3. Pull the release switch in the
trunk to fold the rear
seatback down.

4. Fold the seatback forward.

5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for the other
seatback, if necessary.

To raise the seatback:

{

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.

1. Lift the seatback up and push it
rearward until it latches into
place. Keep the safety belts
clear of the seatback and
untwisted.

Warning

Warning

{

If the seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always pull forward on the top of
the seatback at the area of the
latch to be sure it is locked.

2. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked into
position.

3. Reinstall the head restraints,
if necessary. See Lower

Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 76

for head restraint reinstallation
instructions.

4. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other
seatback, if necessary

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.

Warning

{

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

It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area, inside or outside
of a vehicle. In a collision,
passengers riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

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 0 100.

Why Safety Belts Work

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

When you wear a safety belt, you
and the vehicle slow down together.
There is more time to stop because
you stop over a longer distance and,
when worn properly, your strongest
bones take the forces from the
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.

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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.

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.

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 0 69 or Infants and Young
Children 0 71. Follow those rules for

everyone's protection.

.

Sit up straight and always keep
your feet on the floor in front
of you.

.

Always use the correct buckle
for your seating position.

.

Wear the lap part of the belt low
and snug on the hips, just
touching the thighs. In a crash,
this applies force to the strong

pelvic bones and you would be
less likely to slide under the lap
belt. If you slid under it, the belt
would apply force on your
abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries.

.

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.

Warning

{

You can be seriously injured,
or even killed, by not wearing
your safety belt properly.

.

Never allow the lap or
shoulder belt to become
loose or twisted.

.

Never wear the shoulder
belt under both arms or
behind your back.

.

Never route the lap or
shoulder belt over an
armrest.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt

All seating positions in the vehicle
have a lap-shoulder belt.

The following instructions explain
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt
properly.

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

2. Pick up the latch plate and pull
the belt across you. Do not let
it get twisted.

The lap-shoulder belt may lock
if you pull the belt across you
very quickly. If this happens, let
the belt go back slightly to
unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.

If the shoulder portion of a
passenger belt is pulled out all
the way, the child restraint
locking feature may be
engaged. If this happens, let
the belt go back all the way
and start again.

3. Push the latch plate into the
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 0 56.

Position the release button on
the buckle so that the safety
belt could be quickly unbuckled
if necessary.

4. To make the lap part tight, pull
up on the shoulder belt.

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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 Presenter

The safety belt presenters bring the
front outboard safety belts to the
front to help fasten them.

To unlatch the belt, push the button
on the buckle. The belt should
return to its stowed position.

Always stow the safety belt slowly.
If the safety belt webbing returns
quickly to the stowed position, the
retractor may lock and cannot be
pulled out. If this happens, pull the
safety belt straight out firmly to
unlock the webbing, and then
release it. If the webbing is still
locked in the retractor, see your
dealer.

The presenter comes out when:

.

The respective door is closed
and the ignition is turned on.

.

The ignition is on and the door is
closed.

The presenter may automatically
retract when any of the following
occur:

.

The respective door is opened
again.

.

The key is removed from
ignition.

.

The respective latch plate is
inserted into the buckle.

.

A time-out of 45 seconds
elapsed.

.

The vehicle is driven longer than
15 seconds with a speed of
more than 3 mph.

If the safety belt presenter does not
retract automatically, push it back
slightly.

Safety Belt Pretensioners

This vehicle has safety belt
pretensioners for front and rear
outboard occupants. Although the
safety belt pretensioners cannot be
seen, they are part of the safety belt
assembly. They can help tighten the
safety belts during the early stages
of a moderate to severe frontal,
near frontal, or rear crash if the

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threshold conditions for pretensioner
activation are met. Safety belt
pretensioners can also help tighten
the safety belts in a side crash or a
rollover event.

Pretensioners work only once. If the
pretensioners activate in a crash,
the pretensioners and probably
other parts of the vehicle's safety
belt system will need to be replaced.
See Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash 0 57.

Do not sit on the outboard safety
belt while entering or exiting the
vehicle or at any time while sitting in
the seat. Sitting on the safety belt
can damage the webbing and
hardware.

Comfort guides are available
through your dealer for the rear
outboard seating positions.
Instructions are included with the
comfort guide.

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

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

Rear Safety Belt Comfort
Guides

Rear safety belt comfort guides may
provide added safety belt comfort
for older children who have
outgrown booster seats and for
some adults. When installed on a
shoulder belt, the comfort guide
positions the belt away from the
neck and head.

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

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

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 restraints.
To wear it, attach it to the regular

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safety belt. For more information,
see the instruction sheet that comes
with the extender.

Safety System Check

Now and then, check that the safety
belt reminder light, safety belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are all working properly.
Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts
that might keep a safety belt system
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 0 100.

Keep safety belts clean and dry.
See Safety Belt Care 0 57.

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

Warning

{

Do not bleach or dye safety belt
webbing. It may severely weaken
the webbing. In a crash, they
might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean and
rinse safety belt webbing only
with mild soap and lukewarm
water. Allow the webbing to dry.

Safety belts should be properly
cared for and maintained.

Safety belt hardware should be kept
dry and free of dust or debris. As
necessary exterior hard surfaces
and safety belt webbing may be
lightly cleaned with mild soap and
water. Ensure there is not excessive
dust or debris in the mechanism.
If dust or debris exists in the system
please see the dealer. Parts may
need to be replaced to ensure
proper functionality of the system.

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

Warning

{

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.

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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 0 101.

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.

All vehicle airbags have the word
AIRBAG on the trim or on a label
near the deployment opening.

For frontal airbags, the word
AIRBAG is on the center of the
steering wheel for the driver and on
the instrument panel for the front
outboard passenger.

For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG
is on the lower part of the
instrument panel.

For seat-mounted side impact
airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the
side of the seatback closest to
the door.

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:

Warning

{

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? 0 60.

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Warning (Continued)

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. Everyone in the
vehicle should wear a safety belt
properly, whether or not there is
an airbag for that person.

Warning

{

Because airbags inflate with great
force and faster than the blink of
an eye, anyone who is up
against, or very close to, any
airbag when it inflates can be
seriously injured or killed. Do not
sit unnecessarily close to any
airbag, as you would be if sitting
on the edge of the seat or leaning
forward. Safety belts help keep
you in position before and during
a crash. Always wear the safety

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

belt, even with airbags. The driver
should sit as far back as possible
while still maintaining control of
the vehicle. The safety belts and
the front outboard passenger
airbags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and
upright in the seat with both feet
on the floor.

Occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with
seat-mounted airbags.

{

Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, see Older Children 0 69 or
Infants and Young Children 0 71.

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 0 101.

Where Are the Airbags?

Warning

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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.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

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

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

{

Warning

Warning (Continued)

clear. Do not put anything
between an occupant and an
airbag, and do not attach or put
anything on the steering wheel
hub or on or near any other
airbag covering.

Do not use seat accessories that
block the inflation path of a
seat-mounted side impact airbag.

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

This vehicle is equipped with
airbags. See Airbag System 0 58.
Airbags are designed to inflate if the
impact exceeds the specific airbag
system's 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. The vehicle has
electronic sensors that help the
airbag system determine the

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severity of the impact. Deployment
thresholds can vary with specific
vehicle design.

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.

Whether the frontal airbags will or
should inflate is not based primarily
on how fast the vehicle is traveling.
It depends on what is hit, the
direction of the impact, and how
quickly the vehicle slows down.

Frontal airbags may inflate at
different crash speeds depending on
whether the vehicle hits an object
straight on or at an angle, and
whether the object is fixed or
moving, rigid or deformable, narrow
or wide.

Frontal airbags are not intended to
inflate during vehicle rollovers, in
rear impacts, or in many side
impacts.

In addition, the vehicle has
advanced technology frontal
airbags. Advanced technology
frontal airbags adjust the restraint
according to crash severity.

Knee airbags are designed to inflate
in moderate to severe frontal or
near frontal impacts. Knee airbags
are not designed to inflate during
vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts,
or in many side impacts.

Seat-mounted side impact airbags
are designed to inflate in moderate
to severe side crashes depending
on the location of the impact.
Seat-mounted side impact airbags
are not designed to inflate in frontal
impacts, near frontal impacts,
rollovers, or rear impacts.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag
is designed to inflate on the side of
the vehicle that is struck.

In any particular crash, no one can
say whether an airbag should have
inflated simply because of the
vehicle damage or repair costs.

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

In a deployment event, the sensing
system sends an electrical signal
triggering a release of gas from the
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the
airbag causing the bag to break out
of the cover. The inflator, the airbag,
and related hardware are all part of
the airbag module.

For airbag locations, see Where Are
the Airbags? 0 59.

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.

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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? 0 60.

Airbags should never be regarded
as anything more than a supplement
to safety belts.

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

After the frontal and seat-mounted
side impact airbags inflate, they
quickly deflate, so quickly that some
people may not even realize the
airbags inflated. Some components
of the airbag module may be hot for
several minutes. For location of the
airbags, see Where Are the
Airbags? 0 59.

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.

Warning

{

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.

The vehicle has a feature that may
automatically unlock the doors, turn
on the interior lamps and hazard
warning flashers, and shut off the
fuel system after the airbags inflate.
The feature may also activate,

without airbag inflation, after an
event that exceeds a predetermined
threshold. You can lock the doors,
and turn off the interior lamps and
hazard warning flashers by using
the controls for those features.
Turning off the hazard warning
flasher requires an ignition cycle
first.

Warning

{

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

Use caution if you should attempt
to restart the engine after a crash
has occurred.

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

.

Airbags are designed to inflate
only once. After an airbag
inflates, you will need some new
parts for the airbag system.
If you do not get them, the
airbag system will not be there
to help protect you in another
crash. A new system will include
airbag modules and possibly
other parts. The service manual
for the vehicle covers the need
to replace other parts.

.

The vehicle has a crash sensing
and diagnostic module which
records information after a
crash. See Vehicle Data

Recording and Privacy 0 357
and Event Data
Recorders 0 358.

.

Let only qualified technicians
work on the airbag system.
Improper service can mean that

the airbag system will not work
properly. See your dealer for
service.

Roll Bars

{

Vehicle rollovers are
unpredictable and dangerous
events that may result in injury or
death regardless of the roll bar or
any other feature. No feature can
fully protect an occupant in every
crash, including a rollover.

The roll bars are under covers
behind the rear head restraints. The
roll bars are designed to deploy if
the sensing system predicts that the
vehicle is about to roll over on its
side. In addition, the roll bars are
designed to deploy in moderate to
severe side crashes depending on
the location of the impact, as well as
in a severe frontal impact. Roll bars
are not designed to deploy in rear
impacts.

Warning

The roll bars deploy with the
convertible top open or closed. If the
roll bars deploy, do not operate the
convertible top.

Do not place any objects on the
covers of the roll bars behind the
head restraints.

Have the roll bars checked if the
vehicle has been in a crash, or if the
airbag readiness light stays on after
starting or driving the vehicle. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 101.

Passenger Sensing System

The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the front
outboard passenger position. The
passenger airbag status indicator
will light on the center stack when
the vehicle is started.

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The words ON and OFF will be
visible during the system check.
When the system check is
complete, either the word ON or the
word OFF will be visible. See

Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 101.

The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system.

The passenger sensing system
works with sensors that are part of
the front outboard passenger seat.
The sensors are designed to detect
the presence of a properly seated
occupant and determine if the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag should be allowed
to inflate or not.

According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
secured in a rear seat in the correct
child restraint for their weight
and size.

Whenever possible, children age
12 and under should be secured in
a rear seating position.

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 inflates.

Warning

{

A child in a rear-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured
or killed if the passenger frontal
airbag inflates. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child
restraint would be very close to
the inflating airbag. A child in a
forward-facing child restraint can
be seriously injured or killed if the
passenger frontal airbag inflates
and the passenger seat is in a
forward position.

Even if the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger airbag(s), no
system is fail-safe. No one can
guarantee that an airbag will not

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Warning (Continued)

deploy under some unusual
circumstance, even though the
airbag(s) are off.

Never put a rear-facing child
restraint in the front seat, even if
the airbag is off. If securing a
forward-facing child restraint in
the front outboard passenger
seat, always move the seat as far
back as it will go. It is better to
secure child restraints in the rear
seat. Consider using another
vehicle to transport the child
when a rear seat is not available.

The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag if:

.

The front outboard passenger
seat is unoccupied.

.

The system determines that an
infant is present in a child
restraint.

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.

A front outboard passenger
takes his/her weight off of the
seat for a period of time.

.

There is a critical problem with
the airbag system or the
passenger sensing system.

When the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag, the off indicator
will light and stay lit as a reminder
that the airbags are off. See

Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 101.

The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn on the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag anytime the system
senses that a person of adult size is
sitting properly in the front outboard
passenger seat. When the
passenger sensing system has
allowed the airbags to be enabled,
the on indicator will light and stay lit
as a reminder that the airbags are
active.

For some children, including
children in child restraints and for
very small adults, the passenger

sensing system may or may not turn
off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag,
depending upon the person's
seating posture and body build.
Everyone in the vehicle who has
outgrown child restraints should
wear a safety belt properly —
whether or not there is an airbag for
that person.

{

If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness
Light 0 101 for more information,
including important safety
information.

If the On Indicator Is Lit for a
Child Restraint

The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag

Warning

and knee airbag if the system
determines that an infant is present
in a child restraint. If a child restraint
has been installed and the on
indicator is lit:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the child restraint from
the vehicle.

3. Remove any additional items
from the seat such as blankets,
cushions, seat covers, seat
heaters, or seat massagers.

4. Reinstall the child restraint
following the directions
provided by the child restraint
manufacturer and refer to

Securing Child Restraints
(Rear Seat) 0 83 or Securing
Child Restraints (Front
Passenger Seat) 0 86.

5. If, after reinstalling the child
restraint and restarting the
vehicle, the on indicator is still
lit, turn the vehicle off. Then
slightly recline the vehicle
seatback and adjust the seat
cushion, if adjustable, to make

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sure that the vehicle seatback
is not pushing the child
restraint into the seat cushion.

Also make sure the child
restraint is not trapped under
the vehicle head restraint.
If this happens, adjust the head
restraint. See Head
Restraints 0 46.

6. Restart the vehicle.

The passenger sensing system may
or may not turn off the airbag(s) for
a child in a child restraint depending
upon the child’s size. It is better to
secure the child restraint in a rear
seat. Never put a rear-facing child
restraint in the front seat, even if the
on indicator is not lit.

If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an
Adult-Sized Occupant

If a person of adult size is sitting in
the front outboard passenger seat,
but the off indicator is lit, it could be
because that person is not sitting
properly in the seat. Use the
following steps to allow the system
to detect that person and enable the
front outboard passenger frontal
airbag and knee airbag:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove any additional material
from the seat, such as
blankets, cushions, seat
covers, seat heaters, or seat

massagers. Also, remove
laptops, or other electronic
devices.

3. Place the seatback in the fully
upright position.

4. Have the person sit upright in
the seat, centered on the seat
cushion, with legs comfortably
extended.

5. Restart the vehicle and have
the person remain in this
position for two to
three minutes after the on
indicator is lit.

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If the front outboard passenger
airbag is turned off for an
adult-sized occupant, the airbag
will not be able to inflate and help
protect that person in a crash,
resulting in an increased risk of
serious injury or even death. An
adult-sized occupant should not
ride in the front outboard
passenger seat, if the passenger
airbag off indicator is lit.

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Additional Factors Affecting
System Operation

Safety belts help keep the
passenger in position on the seat
during vehicle maneuvers and
braking, which helps the passenger
sensing system maintain the
passenger airbag status. See
“Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints”
in the Index for additional
information about the importance of
proper restraint use.

A thick layer of additional material,
such as a blanket or cushion,
or aftermarket equipment such as
seat covers, seat heaters, and seat
massagers can affect how well the
passenger sensing system
operates. We recommend that you
not use seat covers or other
aftermarket equipment except when
approved by GM for your specific
vehicle. See Adding Equipment to

the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 68

for more information about
modifications that can affect how
the system operates.

A wet seat can affect the
performance of the passenger
sensing system. Here is how:

.

The passenger sensing system
may turn off the passenger
airbag(s) when liquid is soaked
into the seat. If this happens, the
off indicator will be lit, and the
airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel will also be lit.

.

Liquid pooled on the seat that
has not soaked in may make it
more likely that the passenger
sensing system will turn on the
passenger airbag(s) while a
child restraint or child occupant
is on the seat. If the passenger
airbag(s) are turned on, the on
indicator will be lit.

If the passenger seat gets wet, dry
the seat immediately. If the airbag
readiness light is lit, do not install a
child restraint or allow anyone to
occupy the seat. See Airbag
Readiness Light 0 101 for important
safety information.

The on indicator may be lit if an
object, such as a briefcase,
handbag, grocery bag, laptop,

or other electronic device is put on
an unoccupied seat. If this is not
desired remove the object from
the seat.

Warning

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Stowing of articles under the
passenger seat or between the
passenger seat cushion and
seatback may interfere with the
proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Airbags affect how the vehicle
should be serviced. There are parts
of the airbag system in several
places around the vehicle. Your
dealer and the service manual have
information about servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system. To
purchase a service manual, see

Service Publications Ordering
Information 0 355.

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For up to 10 seconds after the
vehicle 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.

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Adding accessories that change the
vehicle's frame, bumper system,
height, front end, or side sheet
metal, may keep the airbag system
from working properly. The
operation of the airbag system can
also be affected by changing or
moving any parts of the front seats,
safety belts, the airbag sensing and
diagnostic module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, any of the airbag

modules, roll bars, front sensors,
side impact sensors, or airbag
wiring.

Your dealer and the service manual
have information about the location
of the airbag sensors, sensing and
diagnostic module, and airbag
wiring.

In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for the
front outboard passenger position,
which includes sensors that are part
of the passenger seat. The
passenger sensing system may not
operate properly if the original seat
trim is replaced with non-GM
covers, upholstery, or trim; or with
GM covers, upholstery, or trim
designed for a different vehicle. Any
object, such as an aftermarket seat
heater or a comfort-enhancing pad
or device, installed under or on top
of the seat fabric, could also
interfere with the operation of the
passenger sensing system. This
could either prevent proper
deployment of the passenger
airbag(s) or prevent the passenger
sensing system from properly

turning off the passenger airbag(s).
See Passenger Sensing
System 0 63.

If you have to modify your vehicle
because you have a disability and
you have questions about whether
the modifications will affect the
vehicle's airbag system, or if you
have questions about whether the
airbag system will be affected if the
vehicle is modified for any other
reason, call Customer Assistance.
See Customer Assistance
Offices 0 348.

The vehicle has roll bars. See

Different Size Tires and
Wheels 0 304.

Airbag System Check

The airbag system does not need
regularly scheduled maintenance or
replacement. Make sure the airbag
readiness light is working. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 101.

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Caution

If an airbag covering is damaged,
opened, or broken, the airbag
may not work properly. Do not
open or break the airbag
coverings. If there are any
opened or broken airbag
coverings, have the airbag
covering and/or airbag module
replaced. For the location of the
airbags, see Where Are the
Airbags? 0 59. See your dealer
for service.

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

Warning

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A crash can damage the airbag
systems in the vehicle.
A damaged airbag system may
not properly protect you and your
passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
in serious injury or even death. To

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help make sure the airbag
systems are working properly
after a crash, have them
inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as
possible.

If an airbag inflates, you will need to
replace airbag system parts. See
your dealer for service.

If the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started or comes
on when you are driving, the airbag
system may not work properly. Have
the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 101.

Child Restraints

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown
booster seats should wear the
vehicle’s safety belts.

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The manufacturer instructions that
come with the booster seat state the
weight and height limitations for that
booster. Use a booster seat with a
lap-shoulder belt until the child
passes the fit test below:

.

Sit all the way back on the seat.
Do the knees bend at the seat
edge? If yes, continue. If no,
return to the booster seat.

.

Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.
Does the shoulder belt rest on
the shoulder? If yes, continue.
If no, try using the rear safety
belt comfort guide, if available.
See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort
Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt
0 54. If a comfort guide is not
available, or if the shoulder belt
still does not rest on the
shoulder, then return to the
booster seat.

.

Does the lap belt fit low and
snug on the hips, touching the
thighs? If yes, continue. If no,
return to the booster seat.

.

Can proper safety belt fit be
maintained for the length of the
trip? If yes, continue. If no,
return to the booster seat.

Q: What is the proper way to

wear safety belts?

A: An older child should wear a

lap-shoulder belt and get the
additional restraint a shoulder
belt can provide. The shoulder
belt should not cross the face or
neck. The lap belt should fit
snugly below the hips, just
touching the top of the thighs.
This applies belt force to the
child's pelvic bones in a crash.
It should never be worn over the
abdomen, which could cause
severe or even fatal internal
injuries in a crash.

Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort
Guides” under Lap-Shoulder
Belt 0 54.

According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained in a rear seating position.

In a crash, children who are not
buckled up can strike other people
who are buckled up, or can be
thrown out of the vehicle. Older
children need to use safety belts
properly.

Warning

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Never allow more than one child
to wear the same safety belt. The
safety belt cannot properly spread
the impact forces. In a crash, they
can be crushed together and
seriously injured. A safety belt
must be used by only one person
at a time.

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That could cause serious or fatal
injuries. The shoulder belt should
go over the shoulder and across
the chest.

Warning

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Never allow a child to wear the
safety belt with the shoulder belt
behind their back. A child can be
seriously injured by not wearing
the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a
crash, the child would not be
restrained by the shoulder belt.
The child could move too far
forward increasing the chance of
head and neck injury. The child
might also slide under the lap
belt. The belt force would then be
applied right on the abdomen.

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Infants and Young Children

Everyone in a vehicle needs
protection! This includes infants and
all other children. Neither the
distance traveled nor the age and
size of the traveler changes the
need, for everyone, to use safety

restraints. In fact, the law in every
state in the United States and in
every Canadian province says
children up to some age must be
restrained while in a vehicle.

Warning

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Children can be seriously injured
or strangled if a shoulder belt is
wrapped around their neck. The
shoulder belt can tighten but
cannot be loosened if it is locked.
The shoulder belt locks when it is
pulled all the way out of the
retractor. It unlocks when the
shoulder belt is allowed to go all
the way back into the retractor,
but it cannot do this if it is
wrapped around a child’s neck.
If the shoulder belt is locked and
tightened around a child’s neck,
the only way to loosen the belt is
to cut it.

Never leave children unattended
in a vehicle and never allow
children to play with the safety
belts.

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Every time infants and young
children ride in vehicles, they should
have the protection provided by
appropriate child restraints. Neither
the vehicle's safety belt system nor
its airbag system is designed
for them.

Children who are not restrained
properly can strike other people,
or can be thrown out of the vehicle.

Warning

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Warning

Never hold an infant or a child
while riding in a vehicle. Due to
crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not
possible to hold it during a crash.
For example, in a crash at only
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb)
infant will suddenly become a
110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's
arms. An infant or child should be
secured in an appropriate
restraint.

Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Never put a rear-facing
child restraint in the front
outboard seat. Secure a
rear-facing child restraint in a rear
seat. It is also better to secure a
forward-facing child restraint in a
rear seat. If you must secure a
forward-facing child restraint in
the front outboard seat, always
move the front passenger seat as
far back as it will go.

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Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which

are purchased by the vehicle
owner, are available in four basic
types. Selection of a particular
restraint should take into
consideration not only the child's
weight, height, and age but also
whether or not the restraint will
be compatible with the motor
vehicle in which it will be used.

For most basic types of child
restraints, there are many
different models available. When
purchasing a child restraint, be
sure it is designed to be used in
a motor vehicle. If it is, the

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restraint will have a label saying
that it meets federal motor
vehicle safety standards.

The restraint manufacturer
instructions that come with the
restraint state the weight and
height limitations for a particular
child restraint. In addition, there
are many kinds of restraints
available for children with
special needs.

Warning

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To reduce the risk of neck and
head injury in a crash, infants and
toddlers should be secured in a
rear-facing child restraint until age
two, or until they reach the
maximum height and weight limits
of their child restraint.

Warning

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A young child's hip bones are still
so small that the vehicle's regular
safety belt may not remain low on
the hip bones, as it should.
Instead, it may settle up around
the child's abdomen. In a crash,
the belt would apply force on a
body area that is unprotected by
any bony structure. This alone
could cause serious or fatal
injuries. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injuries during a
crash, young children should
always be secured in appropriate
child restraints.

Child Restraint Systems

Rear-Facing Infant Seat

A rear-facing infant seat provides
restraint with the seating surface
against the back of the infant.

The harness system holds the infant
in place and, in a crash, acts to
keep the infant positioned in the
restraint.

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Forward-Facing Child Seat

A forward-facing child seat provides
restraint for the child's body with the
harness.

A booster seat is a child restraint
designed to improve the fit of the
vehicle's safety belt system.
A booster seat can also help a child
to see out the window.

Securing an Add-On Child
Restraint in the Vehicle

A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child
restraint is not properly secured in
the vehicle. Secure the child

Booster Seats

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restraint properly in the vehicle
using the vehicle’s safety belt or
LATCH system, following the
instructions that came with that
child restraint and the instructions
in this manual.

To help reduce the chance of injury,
the child restraint must be secured
in the vehicle. Child restraint
systems must be secured in vehicle
seats by lap belts or the lap belt
portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by
the LATCH system. See Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 76. Children can

be endangered in a crash if the child
restraint is not properly secured in
the vehicle.

When securing an add-on child
restraint, refer to the instructions
that come with the restraint which
may be on the restraint itself or in a
booklet, or both, and to this manual.
The child restraint instructions are

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important, so if they are not
available, obtain a replacement
copy from the manufacturer.

Keep in mind that an unsecured
child restraint can move around in a
collision or sudden stop and injure
people in the vehicle. Be sure to
properly secure any child restraint in
the vehicle — even when no child is
in it.

In some areas of the United States
and Canada, Certified Child
Passenger Safety Technicians
(CPSTs) are available to inspect
and demonstrate how to correctly
use and install child restraints. In
the U.S., refer to the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) website to
locate the nearest child safety seat
inspection station. For CPST
availability in Canada, check with
Transport Canada or the Provincial
Ministry of Transportation office.

Securing the Child Within the
Child Restraint

{

A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child is not
properly secured in the child
restraint. Secure the child
properly following the instructions
that came with that child restraint.

Where to Put the Restraint

According to accident statistics,
children and infants are safer when
properly restrained in an appropriate
child restraint secured in a rear
seating position.

Whenever possible, children aged
12 and under should be secured in
a rear seating position.

Never put a rear-facing child
restraint in the front. This is because
the risk to the rear-facing child is so
great if the airbag deploys.

Warning

Warning

{

A child in a rear-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured
or killed if the front passenger
airbag inflates. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child
restraint would be very close to
the inflating airbag. A child in a
forward-facing child restraint can
be seriously injured or killed if the
front passenger airbag inflates
and the passenger seat is in a
forward position.

Even if the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
passenger frontal airbag, no
system is fail-safe. No one can
guarantee that an airbag will not
deploy under some unusual
circumstance, even though it is
turned off.

Secure rear-facing child restraints
in a rear seat, even if the airbag
is off. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint in

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the 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.

See Passenger Sensing System
0 63 for additional information.

When securing a child restraint in a
rear seating position, study the
instructions that came with the child
restraint to make sure it is
compatible with this vehicle.

Child restraints and booster seats
vary considerably in size, and some
may fit in certain seating positions
better than others.

Depending on where you place the
child restraint and the size of the
child restraint, you may not be able
to access adjacent safety belts or
LATCH anchors for additional
passengers or child restraints.
Adjacent seating positions should
not be used if the child restraint
prevents access to or interferes with
the routing of the safety belt.

Wherever a child restraint is
installed, be sure to follow the
instructions that came with the child
restraint system and secure the
child restraint system properly.

Keep in mind that an unsecured
child restraint can move around in a
collision or sudden stop and injure
people in the vehicle. Be sure to
properly secure any child restraint in
the vehicle — even when no child is
in it.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

The LATCH system secures a child
restraint during driving or in a crash.
LATCH attachments on the child
restraint are used to attach the child
restraint to the anchors in the
vehicle. This system is designed to
make installation of a child restraint
easier.

In order to use the LATCH system in
your vehicle, you need a child
restraint that has LATCH
attachments. LATCH-compatible

rear-facing and forward-facing child
seats can be properly installed
using either the LATCH anchors or
the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not
use both the safety belts and the
LATCH anchorage system to secure
a rear-facing or forward-facing
child seat.

Booster seats use the vehicle’s
safety belts to secure the child in
the booster seat. If the manufacturer
recommends that the booster seat
be secured with the LATCH system,
this can be done as long as the
booster seat can be positioned
properly and there is no interference
with the proper positioning of the
lap-shoulder belt on the child.

Make sure to follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint,
and also the instructions in this
manual.

When installing a child restraint with
a top tether, you must also use
either the lower anchors or the
safety belts to properly secure the
child restraint. A child restraint must
never be attached using only the top
tether.

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The LATCH anchorage system can
be used until the combined weight
of the child plus the child restraint is

29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt
alone instead of the LATCH
anchorage system once the
combined weight is more than

29.5 kg (65 lbs).

The following explains how to attach
a child restraint with these
attachments in the vehicle.

Not all vehicle seating positions or
child restraints have lower anchors
and attachments or top tether
anchors and attachments. In this
case, the safety belt must be used
(with top tether where available) to
secure the child restraint. See

Securing Child Restraints (Rear
Seat) 0 83 or Securing Child
Restraints (Front Passenger
Seat) 0 86.

Lower Anchors

Lower anchors (1) are metal bars
built into the vehicle. There are two
lower anchors for each LATCH
seating position that will
accommodate a child restraint with
lower attachments (2).

Top Tether Anchor

A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of
the child restraint to the vehicle.
A top tether anchor is built into the
vehicle. The top tether
attachment (2) on the child restraint
connects to the top tether anchor in
the vehicle in order to reduce the
forward movement and rotation of
the child restraint during driving or in
a crash.

The child restraint may have a
single tether (3) or a dual tether (4).
Either will have a single
attachment (2) to secure the top
tether to the anchor.

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Some child restraints that have a
top tether are designed for use with
or without the top tether being
attached. Others require the top
tether always to be attached. In
Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for the child
restraint.

H : Seating positions with two

lower anchors.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether
Anchor Locations

The rear outboard seating positions
have exposed metal lower anchors
in the openings below the crease
between the seatback and the seat
cushion.

Rear Seat

I : Seating positions with top

tether anchors.

There are top tether anchor symbols
to assist you in locating the top
tether anchors

The top tether anchors are located
on the backside of the rear
seatbacks. Be sure to use an
anchor on the same side of the
vehicle as the seating position
where the child restraint will be
placed.

Do not secure a child restraint in a
position without a top tether anchor
if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be attached, or if
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top tether
must be attached.

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According to accident statistics,
children and infants are safer when
properly restrained in a child
restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating
position. See Where to Put the
Restraint 0 75 for additional
information.

Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH
System

Warning

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If a LATCH-type child restraint is
not attached to anchors, the child
restraint will not be able to protect
the child correctly. In a crash, the
child could be seriously injured or
killed. Install a LATCH-type child
restraint properly using the
anchors, or use the vehicle's
safety belts to secure the
restraint, following the instructions
that came with the child restraint
and the instructions in this
manual.

To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injuries during a crash, do
not attach more than one child
restraint to a single anchor.
Attaching more than one child
restraint to a single anchor could
cause the anchor or attachment
to come loose or even break
during a crash. A child or others
could be injured.

Children can be seriously injured
or strangled if a shoulder belt is
wrapped around their neck. The
shoulder belt can tighten but
cannot be loosened if it is locked.
The shoulder belt locks when it is
pulled all the way out of the
retractor. It unlocks when the
shoulder belt is allowed to go all
the way back into the retractor,
but it cannot do this if it is

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wrapped around a child’s neck.
If the shoulder belt is locked and
tightened around a child’s neck,
the only way to loosen the belt is
to cut it.

Buckle any unused safety belts
behind the child restraint so
children cannot reach them. Pull
the shoulder belt all the way out
of the retractor to set the lock,
and tighten the belt behind the
child restraint after the child
restraint has been installed.

Warning

{

Take care when operating the
foldable rear seats. The rear
seatback folds forward with
considerable power which can
cause injury, particularly to
children. Ensure that nothing is
attached to the rear seats or on
the seat cushion.

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Caution

Do not let the LATCH
attachments rub against the
vehicle’s safety belts. This may
damage these parts. If necessary,
move buckled safety belts to
avoid rubbing the LATCH
attachments.

Do not fold the rear seatback
when the seat is occupied. Do not
fold the empty rear seat with a
safety belt buckled. This could
damage the safety belt or the
seat. Unbuckle and return the
safety belt to its stowed position,
before folding the seat.

If you need to secure more than one
child restraint in the rear seat, see
Where to Put the Restraint 0 75.

This system is designed to make
installation of child restraints easier.
When using lower anchors, do not
use the vehicle's safety belts.
Instead use the vehicle's lower
anchors and child restraint
attachments to secure the restraints.

Some restraints also use another
vehicle anchor to secure a top
tether.

1. For rear seating positions,
if the head restraint interferes
with the proper installation of
the child restraint, the head
restraint may be removed. See
“Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” at the end of
this section.

2. If the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions
recommend that the top tether
be attached, attach the top
tether to the top tether anchor.
Refer to the child restraint
instructions and the following
steps:

2.1. Pull the release switch in
the trunk to fold the rear
seatback forward to
access the top tether
anchors. See Rear Seats
0 50 for additional
information.

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2.2. Adjust the top tether to its
full length and route the
top tether according to
your child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions:

If you are using a single
tether in a rear seating
position, route the tether
under the head restraint.

If you are using a single
tether in a rear seating
position and the head
restraint has been
removed, route the single
tether over the seatback.

If you are using a dual
tether in a rear seating
position and the head
restraint has been
removed, route the dual
tether over the seatback.

If you are using a dual
tether in a rear seating
position, route the tether
around the sides of the
head restraint.

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2.3. Attach the top tether hook
to the anchor on the
backside of the rear
seatback. Make sure that
you secure the top tether
to the top tether anchor
and not to the seatback
latch.

2.4. Push rearward on the
seatback until it locks into
its upright position. Push
and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is secured
properly.

3. Put the child restraint on the
seat. Attach and tighten the
lower LATCH attachments on
the child restraint to the lower
anchors. If the child restraint
does not have lower
attachments or the desired
seating position does not have
lower anchors, secure the child
restraint with the safety belts
and the top tether. Refer to
your child restraint

manufacturer instructions and
see Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) 0 83 or Securing
Child Restraints (Front
Passenger Seat) 0 86.

4. Tighten the top tether.

5. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the LATCH path and attempt
to move it side to side and
back and forth. There should
be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in)
of movement for proper
installation.

Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation

The rear outboard head restraints
can be removed if they interfere with
the proper installation of the child
restraint.

To remove the head restraint:

1. Pull the release switch in the

trunk to fold the seatback
forward. See Rear Seats 0 50
for additional information.

2. Press both buttons on the head
restraint posts at the same
time, and pull up on the head
restraint.

3. Store the head restraint in the
trunk of the vehicle.

4. When the child restraint is
removed, reinstall the head
restraint before the seating
position is used.

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Warning

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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.

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Insert the head restraint posts
into the holes in the top of the
seatback. The notches on the
posts must face the driver side
of the vehicle.

2. Push the head restraint down.

3. Try to move the head restraint
to make sure that it is locked in
place.

Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash

Warning

{

A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly
secure the child restraint,
resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make
sure the LATCH system is
working properly after a crash,
see your dealer to have the
system inspected and any
necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.

If the vehicle has the LATCH system
and it was being used during a
crash, new LATCH system parts
may be needed.

New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the LATCH
system was not being used at the
time of the crash.

Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)

When securing a child restraint in a
rear seating position, study the
instructions that came with the child
restraint to make sure it is
compatible with this vehicle.

If the child restraint has the LATCH
system, see Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 76 for how and where to

install the child restraint using
LATCH. If a child restraint is
secured in the vehicle using a
safety belt and it uses a top tether,
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 76 for
top tether anchor locations.

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Do not secure a child seat in a
position without a top tether anchor
if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be anchored, or if
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top strap
must be anchored.

In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached.

If the child restraint or vehicle seat
position does not have the LATCH
system, you will be using the safety
belt to secure the child restraint.
Be sure to follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint.

If more than one child restraint
needs to be installed in the rear
seat, be sure to read Where to Put
the Restraint 0 75.

1. If the head restraint interferes
with the proper installation of
the child restraint, the head
restraint may be removed. See
“Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower

Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 76.

2. If the child restraint
manufacturer recommends
using a top tether, adjust the
top tether to its full length and
attach it to the top tether
anchor. Refer to the
instructions that came with the
child restraint and see Lower

Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 76.

3. Put the child restraint on
the seat.

4. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions
of the vehicle's safety belt
through or around the restraint.
The child restraint instructions
will show you how.

5. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks. If the latch
plate will not go fully into the
buckle, check if the correct
buckle is being used.

Position the release button on
the buckle, away from the child
restraint system, so that the
safety belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.

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6. Pull the shoulder belt all the
way out of the retractor to set
the lock. When the retractor
lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of
the retractor.

7. 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. When
installing a forward-facing child
restraint, it may be helpful to
use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you
tighten the belt.

Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 4 and 5.

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8. Tighten the top tether. See

Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 76.

9. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the safety belt path and
attempt to move it side to side
and back and forth. When the
child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement.

To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and
let it return to the stowed position.
If the top tether is attached to a top
tether anchor, disconnect it. If the
head restraint was removed,
reinstall it before the seating
position is used. See “Head
Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors

and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 76.

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Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)

This vehicle has airbags. A rear
seat is a safer place to secure a
forward-facing child restraint. See
Where to Put the Restraint 0 75.

In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system which is
designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag under certain
conditions. See Passenger Sensing

System 0 63 and Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0 101 for more

information, including important
safety information.

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.

Warning

{

A child in a rear-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured
or killed if the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag inflates.

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

This is because the back of the
rear-facing child restraint would
be very close to the inflating
airbag. A child in a forward-facing
child restraint can be seriously
injured or killed if the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
inflates and the passenger seat is
in a forward position.

Even if the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger airbag(s), no
system is fail-safe. No one can
guarantee that an airbag will not
deploy under some unusual
circumstance, even though the
airbag(s) are off.

Secure rear-facing child restraints
in a rear seat, even if the
airbag(s) are off. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint in
the front outboard passenger
seat, always move the seat as far

Warning (Continued)

back as it will go. It is better to
secure the child restraint in a
rear seat.

See Passenger Sensing System
0 63 for additional information.

If the child restraint uses a top
tether, see Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 76 for top tether anchor

locations.

Do not secure a child seat in a
position without a top tether anchor
if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be anchored, or if
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top strap
must be anchored.

In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached.

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When using the lap-shoulder belt to
secure the child restraint in this
position, follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint and the
following instructions:

1. Move the seat as far back as it
will go before securing the
forward-facing child restraint.
Move the seat upward or the
seatback to an upright position,
if needed, to get a tight
installation of the child
restraint.

When the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal
airbag and knee airbag, the off
indicator on the passenger
airbag status indicator should
light and stay lit when you start
the vehicle. See Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator 0 101.

2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions
of the vehicle's safety belt

through or around the restraint.
The child restraint instructions
will show you how.

4. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks.

Position the release button on
the buckle, away from the child
restraint system, so that the
safety belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.

5. Pull the shoulder belt all the
way out of the retractor to set
the lock. When the retractor
lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of
the retractor.

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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. When
installing a forward-facing child
restraint, it may be helpful to
use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you
tighten the belt.

Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 5 and 6.

7. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the safety belt path and
attempt to move it side-to-side
and back-and-forth. When the
child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement.

If the airbags are off, the off
indicator in the passenger airbag
status indicator will come on and
stay on when the vehicle is started.

If a child restraint has been installed
and the on indicator is lit, see “If the
On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
Restraint” under Passenger Sensing
System 0 63.

To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and
let it return to the stowed position.

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Storage

Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 89

Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . 89

Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Center Console Storage . . . . . . . 91

Storage
Compartments

Warning

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Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.

Instrument Panel Storage

Pull down to open.

Glove Box

Lift up on the lever to open the
glove box.

The glove box features a pen
holder.

The intermediate shelf can be
removed by pulling on the
front edge.

To reinstall the shelf, slide it into the
side guides and push back until it
engages into the rear panel.

Rear Storage

Rear Trunk Partition

The rear trunk partition must be
folded out for the convertible top to
move. If the partition is not
completely folded out, including the
pass-through flap behind the rear
seats, a warning chime will sound
and a DIC message will display.
See Rear Seats 0 50.

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Pull the strap downward to the rear.
The pass-through flap must be
closed in the vertical position.

To enlarge the rear storage
compartment when the convertible
top is closed, the rear storage
partition can be folded in. Push
upward on the partition near the
loop area.

See Convertible Top 0 37.

Shopping Bag Hooks

The hooks along the upper edge of
the trunk can be used for hanging
up to 5 kg (11 lb).

Cargo Tie-Downs

The cargo tie-downs can be used to
secure small loads.

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Center Console Storage

To access the storage, the armrest
must be in the rearward position.
Press the button and lift.

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There may be a small storage
drawer on the rear of the console.

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Instruments and Controls

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 93

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 93

Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 94

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 94

Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 100

Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 101

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Charging System Light . . . . . . . 102

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 102

Brake System Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Electric Parking Brake

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Service Electric Parking Brake

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light .... . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . 105

Power Steering Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Lane Departure Warning

(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 106

StabiliTrak
Traction Control System (TCS)/

StabiliTrak

Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 107

Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 108

Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 108

Adaptive Forward Lighting

(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 109

Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 109

Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 109

Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

®

OFF Light . . . . . . . . 106

®

Light . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Information Displays

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Vehicle Personalization

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 113

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Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.

4. Lift the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

Steering Wheel Controls

Depending on the vehicle options,
some audio functions can be
controlled through the steering
wheel controls.

b / g : Press to interact with

Bluetooth or voice recognition. See

Bluetooth 0 197 or Voice
Recognition 0 191.

$ / i : Press to decline an

incoming call, or to end a current
call. Press to silence the vehicle
speakers while using the

infotainment system. Press again to
turn the sound on. Press to cancel
voice recognition.

_ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio

source.

Use the thumbwheel to select the
next or previous favorite radio
station, CD, MP3 track, USB, and
Bluetooth Audio.

_ SRC to skip to the next song

Use
or show using Pandora or Stitcher.
See Pandora Internet Radio 0 146
or Stitcher Internet Radio 0 150.

+

x − : Press + to increase the

volume. Press − to decrease.

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Heated Steering Wheel

Windshield Wiper/Washer

With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move
the windshield wiper lever to select
the wiper speed.

HI : Use for fast wipes.

LO : Use for slow wipes.

( : If equipped with a heated

steering wheel, press to turn it on or
off. A light on the button displays
when the feature is turned on.

The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to start heating.

Horn

Press a on the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.

INT : Move the lever up to INT, then
turn the

for more or less sensitivity to
moisture. See “Rainsense” later in
this section.

OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.

x INT band up or down

1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several
wipes, hold the wiper lever down.

Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and windshield before using
them. If frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be
replaced. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0 273.

Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. See Electrical System
Overload 0 281.

Wiper Parking

When using Rainsense wipes, the
wipers pause briefly on the
windshield. If the wiper lever is
moved to OFF or if Rainsense and
additional wipes are not required,
the wipers may move to the base of
the windshield.

If the ignition is turned OFF while
the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT,
they will immediately stop.

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If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver
door is opened or within 10 minutes,
the wipers will restart and move to
the base of the windshield.

If the ignition is turned OFF while
the wipers are performing wipes due
to windshield washing or Rainsense
wipes, the wipers continue to run
until they reach the base of the
windshield.

Rainsense

A sensor detects the amount of
water on the windshield and
controls the frequency of the
windshield wiper.

INT : Move the windshield wiper
lever to INT. Turn the

on the wiper lever to adjust the
sensitivity.

x INT band

Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.

.

Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.

.

Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to
deactivate Rainsense.

Wiper Arm Assembly Protection

If equipped with wiper arm assembly
protection, when using an automatic
car wash, move the windshield
wiper lever to OFF. This disables
the automatic Rainsense windshield
wipers.

With Rainsense, if the transmission
is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle
speed is very slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base of the
windshield.

The wiper operations return to
normal when the transmission is no
longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle
speed has increased.

n L : Pull the windshield wiper

lever toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
The wipers will continue until the

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lever is released or the maximum
wash time is reached. When the
windshield wiper lever is released,
additional wipes may occur
depending on how long the
windshield washer had been
activated. See Washer Fluid 0 269
for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

Warning

{

In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.

Compass

The vehicle may have a compass
display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). The compass receives
its heading and other information
from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna,
StabiliTrak
information.

®

, and vehicle speed

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The compass system is designed to
operate for a certain number of
miles or degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass
display shows CAL, drive the
vehicle for a short distance in an
open area where it can receive a
GPS signal. The compass system
will automatically determine when a
GPS signal is restored and provide
a heading again.

Clock

The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. The clock menu can only
be used with the radio while in ON/
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. See
Using the System 0 131 for
information about how to use the
menu system.

Setting the Clock

The clock is in the center stack
display.

To set the time:

1. Press CONFIG to enter the
menu options or press

Z and select Time and

Date or touch Time and Date.
Press

Z or touch the Set

Time screen button to display
other options within that
feature.

2. Touch + or − to increase or
decrease the Hours and
Minutes displayed on the clock.

If Automatic Clock Update is set, the
time displayed on the clock may not
update immediately when driving
into a new time zone.

12/24 hr Format : Select the 12
Hour screen button for standard
time; select the 24 Hour screen
button for military time.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

There is one accessory power outlet
on the center stack below the
climate controls and one on the rear
of the center floor console. These

H. Turn

outlets are powered when the key is
in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or until the driver door is opened
within 10 minutes of turning off the
vehicle. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 230.

Caution

Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.

Certain electrical accessories may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see
your dealer.

When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the installation
instructions included with the
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0 252.

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Caution

Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could
prevent injury.

Some warning lights come on briefly
when the engine is started to
indicate they are working. When
one of the warning lights comes on
and stays on while driving, or when
one of the gauges shows there may
be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even
dangerous.

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98 Instruments and Controls

Instrument Cluster

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Speedometer

The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed in kilometers per hour (km/h)
and miles per hour (mph).

Odometer

The odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven, in either
kilometers or miles.

If the engine is operated with the
rpm’s in the warning area at the
high end of the tachometer, the
vehicle could be damaged, and
the damage would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
operate the engine with the rpm’s
in the warning area.

Trip Odometer

The trip odometer shows how far
the vehicle has been driven since
the trip odometer was last reset.

The trip odometer is accessed and
reset through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 110.

Fuel Gauge

Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per
minute (rpm).

When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge tells you about how much
fuel you have left in your tank.

Caution

An arrow on the fuel gauge
indicates the side of the vehicle the
fuel door is on.

When the fuel is low, a message
may appear in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), and a
chime will sound.

Here are four things that some
owners ask about. None of these
show a problem with your fuel
gauge:

.

At the service station, the fuel
pump shuts off before the gauge
reads full.

.

It takes a little more or less fuel
to fill up than the gauge
indicated. For example, the
gauge may have indicated the
tank was half full, but it actually
took a little more or less than
half the tank's capacity to fill
the tank.

.

The gauge moves a little while
turning a corner or speeding up.