Buick Enclave (2019) Owner Manual

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Contents

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

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

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 28

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 122

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 177

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 186

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 344

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 360

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 371

OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374

Connected Services . . . . . . . .. . . 382

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386

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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 ENCLAVE 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. 84149412 B Second 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’s 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.

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Danger

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

Warning

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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’s

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.”

Introduction 3

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. See the features in this manual for information.

u : Air Conditioning System G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil 9 : Airbag Readiness Light

! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) $ : Brake System Warning Light

9 : Dispose of Used Components

Properly

P : Do Not Apply High Pressure

Water

B : Engine Coolant Temperature _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited H : Flammable [ : Forward Collision Alert R : Fuse Block Cover Lock

Location

+ : Fuses j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child

Restraints

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Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers

Properly Installed

| : Lane Change Alert @ : Lane Departure Warning A : Lane Keep Assist

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

X : Park Assist

~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator

O : Power

7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert

I : Registered Technician

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Seat Belt Reminders

I : Side Blind Zone Alert

h : Stop/Start

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

a : Under Pressure V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

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

Stop/Start System . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windows . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 12

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Passenger Sensing System . . . 14

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 15

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 17

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 18

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Forward Automatic

Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)

System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . ... . . . 22

Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . .. . . 22

Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 23

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

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

Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Universal Remote System . . . . . 24

Sunroof . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 26

Engine Oil Life System . ... . . . . 26

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Driving for Better Fuel

Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents 0 184.

2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

and Lane-Change Signals

0 172.

IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped). See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 168.

3. Manual Mode 0 217.

4. Instrument Cluster 0 132.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base Level) 0 149 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 152.

5. Windshield Wiper/Washer

0 124.

6. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 222.

All-Wheel Drive Button (If Equipped). See Driver Mode Control 0 223.

Sport Mode Button (If Equipped) or Tow/Haul Mode Button (If Equipped). See Driver Mode Control 0 223.

7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 171.

8. Hazard Warning Flashers

0 172.

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 237 (If

Equipped).

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 249

(If Equipped).

9. Infotainment 0 177.

10. Dual Automatic Climate Control

System 0 178.

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 68 (If Equipped).

11. Wireless Charging 0 129 (If Equipped).

12. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0 212.

13. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions 0 202.

14. Steering Wheel Controls 0 123.

15. Horn 0 124.

16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 123 (Out of View).

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17. Cruise Control 0 225.

Adaptive Cruise Control 0 227

(If Equipped).

Heated Steering Wheel 0 123

(If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 240 (If Equipped).

18. Hood Release. See Hood

0 270.

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

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 141.

20. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 168.

21. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 173.

22. Electric Parking Brake 0 219.

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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.

Stop/Start System

This vehicle has a Stop/Start system will shut off the engine to help conserve fuel. It has components designed for the increased number of starts.

When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the engine may turn off. When stopped, the tachometer displays AUTO STOP. See Tachometer 0 135. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. See Stop/Start System 0 205.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may be used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Press the button on the bottom of the RKE transmitter to remove the key. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. The key can be used for the driver door.

Q : Press to lock all doors. K : Press to unlock the driver door

or all doors depending on the vehicle personalization settings.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

7 : Press and release one time to

initiate vehicle locator.

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Press and hold 7 for three seconds to sound the panic alarm.

b : Press twice quickly to open or

close the liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.

See Keys 0 28 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

Remote Vehicle Start

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.

Remote start can be extended.

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 36.

/ until the

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the vehicle from the outside:

Press

Q or K on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Use the key. The key lock cylinder is covered with a cap. See Door Locks 0 38.

To lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside, use the power door lock switch.

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Power Door Locks

K : Press to unlock the doors.

Q : Press to lock the doors.

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Keyless Access

Press the button on the driver door handle when the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle. When unlocking from the driver door, the first press unlocks that door; press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

Liftgate

To unlock the liftgate, press K on the power door lock switch or

press

K on the Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) transmitter twice to unlock all doors. Press the touch pad on the underside of the liftgate handle and lift up. See Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

Power Liftgate Operation

The power liftgate switch is on the driver door. The vehicle must be in P (Park).

Choose the power liftgate mode by selecting MAX or 3/4. Press

The driver door must be unlocked. On the RKE transmitter press

twice quickly until the liftgate starts moving.

Press any liftgate button while the liftgate is moving to stop it. Press again to reverse the direction.

To close, press of the liftgate to the left of the latch.

To disable the power liftgate function, select OFF on the liftgate switch. See Liftgate 0 42.

l on the bottom

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Windows

Seat Adjustment

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You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

Power windows work when the ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 207.

Using the window switch, press to open or pull to close the window.

The windows may be temporarily disabled if they are used repeatedly within a short time.

See Power Windows 0 56.

To adjust the seat:

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

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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.

To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks 0 64.

To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 64.

Memory Features

If equipped, memory seats allow two drivers to save and recall their unique seat positions for driving the

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vehicle, and a shared exit position for getting out of the vehicle. Other feature positions may also be saved, such as power mirrors and power steering wheel, if equipped. Memory positions are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic memory recalls.

Before saving, adjust all available memory feature positions. Turn the ignition on and then press and release SET; a beep will sound. Then immediately press and hold 1,

B (Exit) until two beeps

2, or sound. To manually recall these

positions, press and hold 1, 2, or until the saved position is reached.

When Auto Memory Recall is enabled in vehicle personalization, positions previously saved to memory buttons 1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition is changed from off to on or ACC/ ACCESSORY.

When Easy Exit Options is enabled in vehicle personalization, the feature automatically recalls the previously saved exit position when exiting the vehicle.

Memory adjustments may not be available upon delivery or after service until steps in “Saving Memory Positions” section are performed. See Memory Seats 0 65.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Heated and Ventilated Seat

Buttons Shown, Heated Seat

Buttons Similar

If available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running.

Press

M or L to heat the driver or

passenger seat.

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Press C or {, if available, to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled.

Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. If the front heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes.

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 68.

The heated and ventilated front seats can also be programmed to come on during a remote start. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

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 62 and Reclining Seatbacks 0 64.

Seat Belts

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

Seat Belts 0 76

How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 77

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 79

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 103

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Passenger Sensing System

The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 90.

The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 140.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

If equipped, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 54.

Rear Camera Mirror

If equipped, this automatic dimming rearview mirror provides a wide angle camera view of the area behind the vehicle. For ease of use, adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle while the display is off. See Rear Camera Mirror 0 54.

Mirror Adjustment

Interior Mirror

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

Exterior Mirrors

To adjust a mirror:

1. Press

2. Press the arrows on the control

See Power Mirrors 0 52.

} or | to choose the

driver or passenger mirror.

pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel

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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

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. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

To adjust the steering wheel, if equipped:

Press the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down.

Press the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel closer or away from you.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console.

To operate, press the following buttons:

j OFF : Press to turn off the

dome lamps when a door is open. An indicator light on the button will turn on when the dome lamp

override is activated. Press OFF again to deactivate this feature

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and the indicator light will turn off. The dome lamps will come on when doors are opened.

+ ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome lamps on manually. Press again to turn the dome lamps off.

Reading Lamps

There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear seats. These lamps come on when any door is opened.

Front Reading Lamps

The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.

Press the lamp lenses to turn the front reading lamps on or off.

Rear Reading Lamps

The rear reading lamps are over the rear seats.

Press the lamp lens to turn the rear reading lamps on or off.

For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 173.

Exterior Lighting

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

There are four positions.

O : Turns the exterior lamps off and

deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn

O again to reactivate the

AUTO mode.

In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).

AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on outside lighting.

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; : 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.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 168

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 171

Windshield Wiper/Washer

With the ignition on or in ACC/ ACCESSORY, 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 windshield wiper

lever to INT. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.

1X : For a single wipe, briefly move

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

f : Pull the lever toward you to

spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer

0 124 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer 0 125.

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Climate Controls

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

Climate Control Buttons

1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays

2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

3. Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)

4. Fan Controls

5. CLIMATE

6. MAX Defrost

7. Recirculation

8. Rear Window Defogger and Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)

9. ON/OFF (Power)

10. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

Climate Touch Screen Controls

1. Outside Temperature Display

2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

3. Fan Control

4. Sync (Synchronized Temperature)

5. A/C (Air Conditioning)

6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button)

7. Air Delivery Mode Control

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See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 178. For more information

about the rear climate controls, see Rear Climate Control System 0 182.

Transmission

Electronic Precision Shift

This vehicle is equipped with an electronic transmission. It is designed to prevent shifting out of P (Park), unless the ignition is on, the brake pedal is applied, and the shift lock release button is pressed.

The shift pattern is displayed on the top of the shift lever. The selected gear position will illuminate red on the shift lever.

After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position.

Shifting from P (Park) to R (Reverse)

1. With your foot on the brake pedal, press and hold the shift lock release button.

2. Push the shift lever forward, then left toward R (Reverse).

Shifting from P (Park) to D (Drive)

1. With your foot on the brake pedal, press and hold the shift lock release button.

2. Pull the shift lever back toward D (Drive).

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Shifting into P (Park)

1. Press the brake pedal and come to a complete stop.

2. Press the P button on the shift lever.

Shifting from D (Drive) to L (Low)

1. While in D (Drive), pull the shift lever back to L (Low).

2. Pull the shift lever back again to return to D (Drive).

See Automatic Transmission 0 212.

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Electronic Range Select (ERS)

Electronic Range Select (ERS) or Manual Mode allows for the selection of the range of gear positions. Use this mode when driving downhill to limit the top gear and vehicle speed.

To use:

1. When in D (Drive), pull the shift lever back to L (Low).

2. Use the Manual Mode controls on the steering wheel to increase or decrease the gear range available.

3. Pull the shift lever back again to return to D (Drive).

See Manual Mode 0 217.

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.

Steering Wheel Controls

The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in the infotainment manual.

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SET− : Press the control down

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

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control 0 225 and Adaptive Cruise Control 0 227 (if equipped).

Driver Information Center (DIC)

5 : Press to turn cruise control on

or off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster.

RES+ : If there is a set speed in memory, press the control up briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already engaged, use to increase vehicle speed.

The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.

l or g : Press to move up or

down in a list.

h or k : Press to move between the

interactive display zones in the cluster.

V : Press to open a menu or select

a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens.

See Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Base Level) 0 149 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 152.

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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. This indicator displays amber when following a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 240.

V, when a vehicle

Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)

If the vehicle has Forward Collision Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). When the system detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is traveling in the same direction that you may be about to crash into, it can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the

vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear.

See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) 0 243.

Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System

If equipped, the FPB system may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes with nearby pedestrians when driving in a forward gear. FPB displays an

amber indicator, pedestrian is detected directly ahead. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, FPB provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat. FPB can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle.

See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System 0 244.

~, when a nearby

Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

If equipped, LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert as the lane marking is crossed. The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

0 249 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 249.

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

If equipped, the LCA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding lane change crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly

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approaching these areas from behind. The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is included as part of the LCA system.

See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

0 246 and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 247.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC shows 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 0 237.

Surround Vision

If equipped, views around the vehicle appear in the infotainment display to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers.

See “Surround Vision” under

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 237.

Front Vision Camera

If equipped, a view of the area in front of the vehicle appears on the infotainment display to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers.

See “Front Vision Camera” under

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 237.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System

If equipped, the RCTA system shows a triangle with an arrow on the infotainment display to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will sound, or the driver seat will pulse.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 237.

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Park Assist

If equipped, Rear Park 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 show a warning triangle on the infotainment display and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object.

The vehicle may also have the Front Park Assist system.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 237.

Power Outlets

The vehicle has two 12-volt accessory power outlets, which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

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The power outlets are:

Under the front of the center console.

In the rear cargo area.

To use the outlets, remove the cover.

See Power Outlets 0 127.

Universal Remote System

If equipped, the Universal Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle.

See Universal Remote System 0 164.

Sunroof

If equipped, the ignition must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions 0 202 and

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

0 207.

1. Sunroof Switch (SLIDE)

2. Vent Switch (TILT)

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Slide Switch

Express-Open/Express-Close :

Press and release express-open the sunroof. Press

and release express-close the sunroof.

Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Fully press

D (1) to open the sunroof.

Release to stop at the desired position. Fully press

close the sunroof. Release to stop at the desired position.

Tilt Switch

Vent Feature : Press

the sunroof. Press again and hold to open the sunroof. Release to stop at

the desired position. Press to express-close the sunroof. Press again to stop the movement.

See Sunroof 0 59.

D (1) to

g (1) to

E (2) to vent

g (2)

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/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 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

i illuminates in the instrument

cluster and the appropriate DIC message displays.

Press and release turn TCS back on.

To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC, press and hold

g on the center stack.

g until g and i illuminate in the

g again to

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instrument cluster. The appropriate DIC message displays.

Press and release turn on both systems.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 222.

g again to

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

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Vehicle Load Limits 0 198. 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 0 308.

Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)

This feature provides visual and audible alerts outside the vehicle to help when inflating an underinflated tire to the recommended cold tire pressure. See “Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)” under Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 309.

Fuel

Regular Unleaded Fuel

Use only Regular 87 octane — (R +M)/2 — or higher unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating lower as it will result in reduced performance and lower fuel economy. See Recommended Fuel 0 251.

E85 or FlexFuel

No E85 or FlexFuel

Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), such as E85, cannot be used in this vehicle.

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. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base Level) 0 149 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 152.

2. Press and hold while the Oil Life display is active. The oil life will change to 100%.

See Engine Oil Life System 0 274.

V on the DIC

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Driving for Better Fuel Economy

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

Set the climate controls to the desired temperature after the engine is started, or turn them off when not required.

On AWD vehicles, see Driver Mode Control 0 223.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

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

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

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

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

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program

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

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

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

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

See Roadside Assistance Program 0 364.

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Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 36

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 40

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Safety Locks . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 41

Doors

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 50

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 50

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 51

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 52

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . 52

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 53

Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 54

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 54

Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 56

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

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

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The key inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used for the driver door.

To remove the key, press the button on the bottom of the RKE transmitter and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button.

If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris.

See your dealer if a new key is needed.

Contact Roadside Assistance if locked out of the vehicle. See

Roadside Assistance Program

0 364.

With an active OnStar or connected service plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 374.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 370.

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

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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 Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” following.

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

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Other conditions can impact the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 29.

Personalization 0 156. If the

passenger door is open when pressed, all doors lock.

Pressing theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 50.

If equipped with auto mirror folding, press and hold

fold the mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

Q may also arm the

Q for one second to

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press unlock again within five seconds to unlock all doors. The RKE transmitter can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first button press. See Vehicle

Q : Press to lock all doors. The turn

signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on the second press to indicate locking. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

If the driver door is open when pressed, and Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is enabled through vehicle personalization, all doors will lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock. See Vehicle

Q is

Personalization 0 156. When remotely unlocking the vehicle at night the back-up lamps will come on for about 30 seconds to light your approach to the vehicle. The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

Pressing theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 50.

K will disarm the

Q is

If equipped with auto mirror folding, press and hold

unfold the mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

If equipped with remote windows, press and hold

windows, if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

K for one second to

K to open all of the

/ : Press and release Q and then

immediately press and hold least four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 36.

/ for at

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 signal lamps flash for

30 seconds, or until again or the vehicle is started.

7 is pressed

7 for

b : Press twice quickly to open or

close the liftgate.

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Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.

Keyless Access Operation

With the Keyless Access system, you can lock and unlock the doors and access the liftgate without removing the RKE transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door being opened. The buttons are on the outside door handles.

Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock press from the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

If equipped with memory seats, RKE transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 0 65.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door

When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver door

handle will unlock the driver door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed again within five seconds, all passenger doors will unlock.

Driver Shown, Passenger Similar

Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:

It has been more than five seconds since the first lock/ unlock button press.

Two lock/unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors.

Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed.

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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger Doors

When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/ unlock button on that door handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:

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

Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed.

Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior Door Handles and Liftgate

If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior door handles and liftgate can be disabled and enabled.

Disabling Keyless Unlocking:

With the vehicle off, press and hold

Q and K on the RKE transmitter at

the same time for approximately three seconds. The turn signal lamps will flash four times quickly to indicate access is disabled. Using

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any exterior handle to unlock the doors or open the liftgate will cause the turn signal lamps to flash four times quickly, indicating access is disabled. If disabled, disarm the alarm system before starting the vehicle.

Enabling Keyless Unlocking:

With the vehicle off, press and hold

Q and K on the RKE transmitter at

the same time for approximately three seconds. The turn signal lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate access is enabled.

Passive Locking

The vehicle will lock several seconds after all doors are closed if the vehicle is off and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed or none remain in the interior.

If other electronic devices interfere with the RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. If passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the RKE

transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle.

To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

Temporary Disable of Passive Locking

Temporarily disable passive locking by pressing and holding

interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds, or until three chimes are heard. Passive locking will then remain disabled

until pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.

Remote Left in Vehicle Alert

When the vehicle is turned off and an RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle, the horn will chirp three times after all doors are closed. To turn on or off see Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

K on the

Q on the interior door is

Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert

If the vehicle is on with a door open, and then all doors are closed, the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter is not detected, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display NO REMOTE DETECTED and the horn will chirp three times. This occurs only once each time the vehicle is driven.

Keyless Liftgate Opening

Press the touch pad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).

Key Access

To access a vehicle with a weak transmitter battery, see Door Locks 0 38.

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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. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it.

Programming with Recognized Transmitters

A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there are two recognized transmitters.

To program, the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be with you.

1. Place the two recognized transmitters in the cupholder.

2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks 0 38. Insert

the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds.

The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.

3. Remove the top tray and the rubber mat inside the center console storage area. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket.

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4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and

press the transmitter button.

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.

When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit programming mode.

6. Put the key back into the transmitter.

7. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 0 38.

K or Q

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Programming without Recognized Transmitters

If two currently recognized transmitters are not available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This feature is not available in Canada. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters you wish to program must be with you.

1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks 0 38. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds.

The DIC displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press ENGINE START/STOP.

The DIC display will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps.

The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.

4. Remove the top tray and the rubber mat inside the center console storage area. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket.

5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and

press the transmitter button.

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.

K or Q

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When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit programming mode.

7. Put the key back into the transmitter.

8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 0 38.

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery

When the vehicle is started, if the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE. The DIC may also display REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.

To start the vehicle:

1. Remove the top tray and the rubber mat inside the center console storage area. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket.

2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP.

Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.

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Battery Replacement

Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.

Caution

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

To replace the battery:

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1. Press the button on the bottom of the RKE transmitter to remove the key. Never pull the key out without pressing the button.

2. Insert a flat, thin object and remove the back cover.

3. Lift the battery with a flat object.

4. Remove the battery.

5. Insert the new battery, positive side toward the back cover. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

6. Push together the transmitter.

7. Insert the key back into the RKE transmitter.

Remote Vehicle Start

The vehicle has a remote starting feature that starts the engine from outside of the vehicle.

/ : This button is on the RKE

transmitter.

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

Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle could run out of fuel.

The RKE transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running.

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 29.

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Starting the Engine Using Remote Start

To start the vehicle:

1. Press and release RKE transmitter.

2. Immediately after completing Step 1, press and hold

the lamps flash. If the vehicle's lights cannot be seen, press

and hold four seconds.

When the vehicle starts, the park lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system will operate automatically if the vehicle has the automatic system, or at the same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off.

With an automatic climate control system and if equipped with heated seats, the heated seats turn on during colder outside temperatures and shut off when the ignition is turned on. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 68.

/ for at least

Q on the

/ until

If equipped with an auto heated steering wheel, it may come on during a remote start. See Heated Steering Wheel 0 123.

The rear window defogger and heated mirrors, if equipped, turn on during colder outside temperatures and turn off when the ignition is turned on.

After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the brake and ENGINE START/STOP with the transmitter in the vehicle to drive the vehicle.

If the vehicle is left running, it automatically shuts off after 15 minutes unless a time extension has been done.

Extending Engine Run Time

To extend the engine run time by 15 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running. An extension can be requested 30 seconds after starting. The engine run time can only be extended if it is the first remote start

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since the vehicle has been driven. Remote start can be extended one time.

If the remote start procedure is used again while the engine is still running, 15 minutes will be added on for a total of 30 minutes.

For example, if pressed again while the engine is still running, 15 minutes will be added on for a total of 30 minutes.

A maximum of two remote starts or remote start with an extension are allowed between ignition cycles.

After the vehicle's engine has been started two times using the remote start button or a start with an extension, the ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again.

Canceling a Remote Start

To manually shut off a remote start:

Press and hold lamps turn off.

Q and then / are

/ until the

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Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition switch on and then off.

Conditions in Which the Remote Start Will Not Work

The vehicle cannot be started using the remote start feature if the key is in the ignition, the hood is open, or there is an emission control system malfunction.

The engine turns off during a remote start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low.

Door Locks

Warning

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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a

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Warning (Continued)

moving vehicle. The doors can be unlocked and opened while the vehicle is moving. 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 seat belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.

Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop

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Warning (Continued)

the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.

To lock/unlock the doors from the outside:

To lock/unlock the doors from the inside:

Q or K on the Remote

Press Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

Use the key in the driver door. The key lock cylinder is covered with a cap.

Q or K on the power door

Press lock switch.

Push down on the door lock knob to lock a door.

Pull the door handle once to unlock it. Pull the door handle again to unlatch it.

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Keyless Access

The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door being opened. Press the button on the door handle to open. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

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Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Access (In Case of Dead Battery)

To access the driver door key lock cylinder:

1. Insert the key into the slot on the bottom of the cap.

2. Lift the key upward to remove the cap.

3. Insert the key into the cylinder and turn to unlock.

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To replace the cap:

1. Position the bottom edge of the cap under the lower edge of the metal piece (2). The tabs (3) attach to the metal piece (2) at the positions (1).

2. Rotate the cap upward and install into place.

3. Check that the cap is secure.

Free-Turning Locks

The door key 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

Q : Press to lock the doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors.

Delayed Locking

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

Q is pressed on the power

When 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.

Press

Q on the door lock switch

again or press transmitter to lock the doors immediately.

This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

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).

If a vehicle door is unlocked and then opened and closed, the doors will lock either when your foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph).

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To unlock the doors:

Press

K on the power door lock

switch.

Shift into P (Park).

Automatic door locking cannot be disabled. Automatic door unlocking can be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

Lockout Protection

If the ignition is on or in ACC/ ACCESSORY and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door open, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock.

If the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open, when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter is detected and the number of RKE transmitters inside has not reduced, the driver door will unlock and the horn will chirp three times.

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Lockout Protection can be manually overridden with the driver door open

by pressing and holding power door lock switch.

Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout

If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout has been turned on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is open, and locking is requested, all the doors will lock and the driver door will remain open. Press the button again to lock the driver door. The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature can be turned on or off. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

Q on the

Safety Locks

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

Manual Safety Locks

If equipped, the safety lock is on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the safety lock:

1. Move the lever down to the lock position.

2. Close the door.

3. Do the same for the other rear door.

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To open a rear door when the safety lock is on:

1. Unlock the door by activating the inside handle, by pressing the power door lock switch, or by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

2. Open the door from the outside.

When the safety lock is enabled, adults and older children will not be able to open the rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety locks to enable the doors to open from the inside.

To cancel the safety lock:

1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.

2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do the same for the other door.

Doors

Liftgate

Warning

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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.

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Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.

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

See Engine Exhaust 0 211.

Caution

To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.

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Manual Liftgate

To unlock the liftgate, press K on the power door lock switch or

K on the Remote Keyless

press Entry (RKE) transmitter twice within five seconds. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

To open the liftgate, press the touch pad under the liftgate handle and lift up.

With Keyless Access, the liftgate can be opened when locked if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)

of the touch pad. See Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This may cause the liftgate to be unlatched.

The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not open. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged.

Always close the liftgate before driving.

Power Liftgate Operation

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You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing.

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Caution

Driving with an open and unsecured liftgate may result in damage to the power liftgate components.

The power liftgate switch is on the driver door. The vehicle must be in P (Park).

The modes are:

MAX: Opens to maximum height.

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3/4: Opens to a reduced height that can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead obstructions such as a garage door or roof-mounted cargo. The liftgate can be manually opened all the way.

OFF: Opens manually only.

To power open or close the liftgate, select MAX or 3/4 mode.

Press

b twice quickly on the

RKE transmitter until the liftgate moves.

Press

8 on the driver door.

The driver door must either be unlocked or locked without the security armed.

Press the touch pad on the underside of the liftgate handle after unlocking all doors. A locked vehicle can be opened if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the touch pad.

Press any liftgate button, the touch pad, or

while the liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing any liftgate button or

pressing RKE transmitter restarts the operation in the reverse direction. Pressing the touch pad on the liftgate handle will restart the motion, but only in the opening direction.

l on the bottom edge of

Press the liftgate to the left of the latch to close.

b on the RKE transmitter

b twice quickly on the

Caution

Manually forcing the liftgate to open or close during a power cycle can damage the vehicle. Allow the power cycle to complete.

The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme low temperatures, or after repeated power cycling over a short period of time. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually.

If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate will continue to completion. If the vehicle is accelerated before the liftgate has completed moving, the liftgate may stop or reverse direction. Check for DIC messages and make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving.

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Falling Liftgate Detection

If the power liftgate automatically closes after a power opening cycle, it indicates that the system is reacting to excess weight on the liftgate or a possible support strut failure. A repetitive chime will sound while the falling liftgate detection feature is operating. Remove any excess weight. If the liftgate continues to automatically close after opening, see your dealer for service before using the power liftgate.

Interfering with the power liftgate motion or manually closing the liftgate too quickly after power opening may resemble a support strut failure. This could also activate the falling liftgate detection feature. Allow the liftgate to complete its operation and wait a few seconds before manually closing the liftgate.

Obstacle Detection Features

If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, the liftgate will automatically reverse direction and move a short distance away from the obstacle. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again. If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle, the power function will deactivate. After removing the obstructions, manually close the liftgate which will allow normal power operation functions to resume.

If the vehicle is locked while the liftgate is closing, and an obstacle is encountered that prevents the liftgate from completely closing, the horn will sound as an alert that the liftgate did not close.

Pinch sensors are on the side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the vehicle and presses against this sensor, the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually.

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Setting the 3/4 Mode

To change the position the liftgate stops at when opening:

1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and power open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate switch. Manually adjust the liftgate position if needed.

3. Press and hold of the latch at the bottom of the liftgate until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds. This indicates the setting has been recorded.

The liftgate cannot be set below a minimum programmable height. If there is no light flash or sound, then the height adjustment may be too low.

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Manual Operation

Select OFF to manually operate the liftgate. See “Manual Liftgate” at the beginning of this section.

Caution

Attempting to move the liftgate too quickly and with excessive force may result in damage to the vehicle.

Operate the liftgate manually with a smooth motion and moderate speed. The system includes a feature which limits the manual closing speed to protect the components.

Hands-Free Operation

If equipped, the liftgate may be operated with a kicking motion near the left side of the rear bumper at the location of the projected logo. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to operate the power liftgate hands-free.

The hands-free feature will not work while the liftgate is moving. To stop the liftgate while in motion use one of the liftgate switches.

The hands-free feature can be customized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156. Choose from the following:

On-Open and Close : The kicking motion is activated to both open and close the liftgate.

On-Open Only : The kicking motion is activated to only open the liftgate.

Off : The feature is disabled.

Kick Zone

To operate, move your foot in a forward kicking motion near the left side of the rear bumper at the location of the projected logo, then pull it back. The kick must come within 14 cm (6 in) of the rear bumper to activate. Then step back.

Caution

Splashing water may cause the liftgate to open. Keep the RKE transmitter away from the rear bumper detection area or turn the

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liftgate mode to OFF when cleaning or working near the rear bumper to avoid accidental opening.

Do not sweep your foot side to side.

Do not keep your foot under the bumper; the liftgate will not activate.

Do not touch the liftgate until it has stopped moving.

When closing the liftgate using this feature, there will be a short delay. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound.

Step away from the liftgate before it starts moving.

Projected Logo

If equipped with this feature, a vehicle logo will be projected for one minute onto the ground near the rear bumper when an RKE transmitter is detected within

approximately 2 m (6 ft). The projected logo may not be visible under brighter daytime conditions.

1. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free Operation Detection Zone

2. 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo Detection Zone

The projected logo shows where the kicking motion is to take place.

The projected logo will only be available for this RKE transmitter after it has been out of range for at least 20 seconds.

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If an RKE transmitter is again detected within approximately 2 m (6 ft) of the liftgate, or another hands-free operation has been detected, the one-minute timer will be reset.

The projected logo will not work under these conditions:

The vehicle battery is low.

The transmission is not in P (Park).

Hands Free Liftgate Control is set to Off in vehicle personalization. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

Power liftgate is turned off.

The vehicle remains parked for 72 hours or more, with no RKE transmitter use or Keyless Access operation. To re-enable, press any button on the RKE transmitter or open and close a vehicle door.

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The projected logo will not work for a single RKE transmitter when a transmitter:

Has been left within approximately 2 m (6 ft) of the liftgate for several minutes.

Has been left inside the vehicle and all vehicle doors are closed.

Has approached the area outside of the liftgate five times within 10 minutes.

Lens Cleaning

Clean the recessed lens using a soft, damp cloth.

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Hands-Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability

Action Hands-Free Liftgate Projected Logo

RKE transmitter entering projected logo detection zone

RKE transmitter left inside projected logo detection zone for minimum of 10 minutes

RKE transmitter brought in and out of projected logo detection zone five times or more within 10 minutes

Vehicle remains parked for more than 72 hours

Vehicle battery is low Non-operative Off

Transmission is not in P (Park) Non-operative Off

Power liftgate is turned off Non-operative Off

Hands-free liftgate is disabled in vehicle personalization

Operative On for one minute

Operative Off until RKE transmitter button press

or a door is opened and closed

Operative Off for one hour or until RKE

transmitter button press or a door is opened and closed

Operative Off until RKE transmitter button press

or a door is opened and closed

Non-operative Off

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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, or the liftgate is open.

Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.

Arming the Alarm System

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

2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:

Use the RKE transmitter.

Use the Keyless Access system.

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

Q on the RKE

bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system.

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

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

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

The alarm will also be activated if a passenger door, the liftgate, or the hood is opened without first disarming the system. When the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event.

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Disarming the Alarm System

To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated:

Press

K on the RKE transmitter.

Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access system.

Start the vehicle.

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

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

Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter or use the Keyless Access system.

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

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

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 370.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system.

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

The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off.

The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition is on or in ACC/ACCESSORY and a valid transmitter is present in the vehicle.

How to Detect a Tamper Condition

If K is pressed and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, the alarm was activated while the alarm system was armed.

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

The system has one or more RKE transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle.

When trying to start the vehicle, the security light may come 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 vehicle will not change ignition modes, and the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console.

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If the ignition mode will not change with the other transmitter or with a transmitter in the transmitter pocket, your vehicle needs service. If the ignition does change modes, the first transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new RKE transmitter programmed to the vehicle.

It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitters. Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional transmitters, see “Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle” under

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

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

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

Warning

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

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

Power Mirrors

To adjust a mirror:

1. Press

2. Press the arrows on the control

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driver or passenger mirror.

pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.

Folding Mirrors

Manual Folding Mirrors

The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an

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automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.

Power Folding Mirrors

If equipped, press g to power fold the mirrors. Press again to unfold.

Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors

Reset the power folding mirrors if the mirrors:

Are accidentally obstructed while folding.

Are accidentally manually folded/ unfolded.

Do not stay in the unfolded position.

Vibrate at normal driving speeds.

Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal position. A noise may be heard during the resetting of the power folding mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual folding operation.

Auto Folding Mirror

If equipped, with the transmission in P (Park), press and hold

RKE transmitter for approximately one second to automatically fold the

exterior mirrors. Press and hold on the RKE transmitter for approximately one second to unfold. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

Memory Mirrors

The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 65.

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 247.

Q on the

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Side Blind Zone Alert

The vehicle may have Side Blind Zone Alert. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 246.

Heated Mirrors

: Press to heat the mirrors.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 178.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

The driver outside mirror

automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps from behind.

Reverse Tilt Mirrors

If equipped with memory seats, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the curb to be seen when parallel parking.

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The mirror(s) return to the original position when:

The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or remains in R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.

The ignition is turned off.

The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above a set speed.

To turn this feature on or off, see Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

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

If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

Rear Camera Mirror

If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror provides a wide angle camera view of the area behind the vehicle.

Pull the tab rearward to turn on the display. Push the tab forward to turn it off. When off, the mirror is automatic dimming. Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle while the display is off.

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To adjust the brightness, press the button (1) on the back of the rearview mirror without covering the light sensor (2).

Each button press cycles the brightness between five settings.

The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a limited view. Portions of the road, vehicles, and other objects may not be seen. Do not drive or park the vehicle using only this camera. Objects may appear closer than they are. Check the outside mirrors or glance over your shoulder when making lane changes or merging. Failure to use proper care may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage.

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Warning

The camera that provides the Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) image is above the license plate, next to the Rear Vision Camera (RVC).

Troubleshooting

If the tab is in the rearward position and a blue screen and

displayed in the mirror and the display shuts off, see your dealer for service.

The RCM may not work properly or display a clear image if:

There is glare from the sun or headlamps. This may obstruct objects from view.

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Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks the camera lens. Clean the lens with a soft damp cloth, or if equipped, with the Rear Camera Washer. See Windshield Wiper/ Washer 0 124.

The back of the vehicle has been damaged and the position and mounting angle of the camera has changed.

Windows

Warning

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

The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.

Power Windows

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Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat, use the window lockout switch to prevent operation of the windows. See Keys 0 28.

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The power windows work when the ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 207.

Using the window switch, press to open or pull to close the window.

The windows may be temporarily disabled if they are used repeatedly within a short time.

Window Lockout

This feature stops the rear passenger window switches from working.

Press

2 to engage the rear

window lockout feature. The indicator light is on when engaged.

Press

2 again to disengage.

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Window Express Movement

All windows can be opened without holding the window switch. Press the switch down fully and quickly release to express open the window.

If equipped, pull the window switch up fully and quickly release to express close the window.

Briefly press or pull the window switch in the same direction to stop that window’s express movement.

Window Automatic Reversal System

The express-close feature will reverse window movement if it comes in contact with an object. Extreme cold or ice could cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will operate normally after the object or condition is removed.

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Automatic Reversal System Override

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If automatic reversal system override is active, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before using automatic reversal system override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path.

When the engine is on, override the automatic reversal system by pulling and holding the window switch if conditions prevent it from closing.

Programming the Power Windows

Programming may be necessary if the vehicle battery has been disconnected or discharged. If the window is unable to express-up, program each express-close window:

Remote Window Operation

If equipped, this feature allows the windows to be opened and closed remotely. If enabled in vehicle

personalization, press and hold

1. Close all doors.

2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.

3. Partially open the window to be programmed. Then close it and continue to pull the switch briefly after the window has fully closed.

4. Open the window and continue to press the switch briefly after the window has fully opened.

on the RKE transmitter to open the windows or

See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

Q to close the 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 and, if equipped, extend along the rod.

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Roof

Sunroof

If equipped, the ignition must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions 0 202 and

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

0 207.

1. Sunroof Switch (SLIDE)

2. Vent Switch (TILT)

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Slide Switch

Express-Open/Express-Close :

Press and release express-open the sunroof. The sunshade will not open automatically. Press and release

D (1) to

g (1) to express-close the

sunroof.

Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Fully press

D (1) to open the sunroof.

The sunshade will not automatically open with the sunroof. Release to stop at the desired position. Fully

press

g (1) to close the sunroof.

Release to stop at the desired position.

Tilt Switch

Vent Feature : Press

the sunroof. Press again and hold to open the sunroof. Release to stop at the desired position. The sunshade will not open automatically. Press

E (2) to vent

g (2) to express-close the

sunroof. Press again to stop the movement.

The front sunshade can only be opened and closed manually. The sunshade can be opened by pushing up on the handle, and closed by pulling forward on the handle until it latches.

If equipped, the rear sunshade can only be opened or closed manually. To open, press the latch button (if equipped) on the handle while pushing up to unlatch it. The sunshade will retract to the open position. To close the sunshade, pull the handle forward until it latches. Do not try to close the sunshade while the sunroof is fully opened or in the vent position.

The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure.

Automatic Reversal System

The sunroof has an automatic reversal system that is only active when the sunroof is operated in express-close mode.

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If an object is in the path while express closing, the reversal system will detect an object, stop, and open the sunroof again.

If frost or other conditions prevent closing, override the feature by closing the sunroof in manual mode. To stop movement, release the switch.

Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof.

If water is seen dripping into the water drainage system, this is normal.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 64

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . 68

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Seat Belts

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

How to Wear Seat Belts

Properly .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Seat Belt Use During

Pregnancy .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 82

Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Replacing Seat Belt System

Parts after a Crash . ... . . . . . . . 82

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Where Are the Airbags? . . .. . . . 85

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 88

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Passenger Sensing System . . . 90 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 94

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 94

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 95

Replacing Airbag System Parts

after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Infants and Young Children . . . . 97

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . 100

Where to Put the Restraint . . . 102 Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) . . . 103

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Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . ... . . . . . . 111

Securing Child Restraints (With

the Seat Belt in the

Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Securing Child Restraints (With

the Seat Belt in the

Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Head Restraints

Front Seats

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.

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

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

The height of the head restraint can be adjusted.

To raise or lower the head restraint, press the button located on the side of the head restraint, and pull up or push the head restraint down, and release the button. Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.

The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable.

Rear Seats

Second Row Seats

The vehicle’s second row seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

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The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place.

To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.

Always adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head.

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) 0 103.

Third Row Seats

The vehicle’s third row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted up or down.

The third row outboard head restraints are not removable.

The third row outboard head restraints are designed to be folded.

The head restraint can be folded to allow for better visibility when the rear seat is unoccupied.

When folding the seatback down, the head restraint will automatically fold out of the way as the seat is folded down.

Return the lowered head restraint to the upright position until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure it is locked.

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When an occupant is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the upright position. Pull the head restraint up and push it rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked.

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Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment

Warning

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You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

To adjust the seat:

Warning

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The power seats will work with the ignition off. Children could operate the power seats and be injured. Never leave children alone in the vehicle.

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.

To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks 0 64.

To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 64.

Lumbar Adjustment

Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease support.

Reclining Seatbacks

Warning

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

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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 seat belt properly.

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

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

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Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

Memory Seats

If equipped, memory seats allow two drivers to save and recall their unique seat positions for driving the vehicle, and a shared exit position for getting out of the vehicle. Other feature positions may also be saved, such as power mirrors and power steering wheel, if equipped. Memory positions are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic memory recalls.

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Before saving, adjust all available memory feature positions. Turn the ignition on and then press and release SET; a beep will sound. Then immediately press and hold 1,

2, or

B (Exit) until two beeps

sound. To manually recall these positions, press and hold 1, 2, or

until the saved position is reached. Follow the instructions under “Saving Memory Positions.”

The vehicle identifies the current driver’s RKE transmitter number (1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29. Only RKE transmitters 1 and 2 can be used for automatic memory recalls. A Driver Information Center (DIC) welcome message indicating the transmitter number may display for the first few ignition cycles following a transmitter change. For Auto Memory Recall to work properly, save the positions to the memory button (1 or 2) matching the RKE transmitter number displayed in the DIC welcome message. Carry the linked RKE transmitter when entering the vehicle.

Memory adjustments may not be available upon delivery or after service until steps in “Saving Memory Positions” section are performed.

Vehicle Personalization Settings

To have the Auto Memory Recall movement begin when the vehicle is started, select the Settings menu, then Vehicle, then Comfort and Convenience, and then Auto Memory Recall. Select On or Off. See “Auto Memory Recall” later in this section.

To begin Easy Exit Recall movement when the ignition is turned off and the driver door is opened, or when the ignition is turned off with the driver door already opened, select the Settings menu, then Vehicle, then Comfort and Convenience, and then Easy Exit Options. Select On or Off. See “Easy Exit Recall” later in this section.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 156 for additional setting information.

Identifying Driver Number

To identify the driver number:

1. Start the vehicle with a different key or RKE transmitter. The DIC should display the driver number; 1 or 2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key or RKE transmitter from the vehicle.

2. Start the vehicle with the initial key or RKE transmitter. The DIC should display the other driver number not shown in Step 1.

Saving Memory Positions

Read these instructions completely before saving memory positions.

To save preferred driving positions 1 and 2:

1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.

A DIC welcome message may indicate driver number 1 or 2.

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2. Adjust all available memory features to the desired driving position.

3. Press and release SET; a beep will sound.

4. Immediately press and hold the 1 or 2 memory button matching the above DIC welcome message until two beeps sound.

If too much time passes between releasing SET and pressing 1, the memory position will not be saved and two beeps will not sound. Repeat Steps 3 and 4.

1 or 2 corresponds to the driver number. See “Identifying Driver Number” previously in this section.

5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second driver using 1 or 2.

To save the position for easy exit features, repeat Steps 1–4

using

B. This saves the position

for getting out of the vehicle.

B and

Save preferred memory feature positions to both 1 and 2 if you are the only driver.

Manually Recalling Memory Positions

Press and hold 1, 2, or the previously saved memory positions.

To stop Manual Memory Recall movement, release 1, 2, or

press any of the following controls:

Power seat

Memory SET

Power mirror, with the driver or passenger side mirror selected

Power steering wheel, if equipped

Auto Memory Recall

The vehicle identifies the number of the current driver’s RKE transmitter (1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29. If the RKE transmitter is 1 or 2, and Auto Memory Recall is programmed on in vehicle personalization, the

B to recall

B or

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positions saved to the same memory button number 1 or 2 are automatically recalled when the ignition is turned on, or turned from off to ACC/ACCESSORY. RKE transmitters 3–8 will not provide automatic memory recalls.

To turn Auto Memory Recall on or off, see "Vehicle Personalization Settings" previously in this section and Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

The vehicle must be in P (Park) to start Auto Memory Recall. Auto Memory Recall will complete if the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) prior to reaching the saved memory position.

To stop Auto Memory Recall movement, turn the ignition off or press any of the following controls:

Power seat

Memory SET, 1, 2, or

Power mirror, with the driver or passenger side mirror selected

Power steering wheel, if equipped

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If the saved memory seat position does not automatically recall or recalls to the wrong positions, the driver’s RKE transmitter number (1 or 2) may not match the memory button number that positions were saved to. Try saving the position to the other memory button or try the other RKE transmitter.

Easy Exit Recall

Easy Exit Recall is not linked to an RKE transmitter. The position saved

B is used for all drivers. To turn

Easy Exit Recall on or off, see "Vehicle Personalization Settings" previously in this section and Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

If turned on, the position saved to

B is automatically recalled when

one of the following occurs:

The vehicle is turned off and the driver door is opened within a short time.

The vehicle is turned off with the driver door open.

To stop Easy Exit Recall movement, press any of the following memory controls:

Power seat

Memory SET, 1, 2, or

Power mirror, with the driver or passenger side mirror selected

Power steering wheel, if equipped

Obstructions

If something has blocked the driver seat and/or power steering wheel while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction and try the recall again. If the memory position still does not recall, see your dealer for service.

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

Warning

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If temperature change or pain to the skin cannot be felt, the seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, 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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When this feature is off, the heated and ventilated seat symbols on the buttons are white. When a heated seat is turned on, the symbol turns red. When a ventilated seat is turned on, the symbol turns blue.

Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights

Heated and Ventilated Seat

Buttons Shown, Heated Seat

Buttons Similar

If equipped, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running.

Press

M or L to heat the driver or

passenger seatback and cushion.

C or {, if available, to

Press ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled.

next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. If the heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes.

The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats

When the vehicle is on, this feature will automatically activate the heated or ventilated seats at the level required by the vehicle’s interior temperature.

The active high, medium, low, or off heated or ventilated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated

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or ventilated seat buttons on the center stack. Use the manual heated or ventilated seat buttons on the center stack to turn auto heated or ventilated seats off. If the passenger seat is unoccupied, the auto heated or ventilated seats feature will not activate that seat. The auto heated or ventilated seats feature can be programmed to always be enabled when the vehicle is on.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats

During a remote start, the heated or ventilated seats, if equipped, can be turned on automatically. When it is cold outside, the heated seats turn on, and when it is hot outside the ventilated seats turn on. The heated or ventilated seats are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the heated or ventilated seat button to use the heated or ventilated seats after the vehicle is started.

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The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights do not turn on during a remote start.

The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal.

The remote start heated or ventilated seats may be enabled or disabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 36 and Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

Rear Seats

Rear Seat Reminder

If equipped, the message REAR SEAT REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT displays under certain conditions indicating there may be an item or passenger in the rear seat. Check before exiting the vehicle.

This feature will activate when a second row door is opened while the vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned on. There will be an alert when the vehicle is turned off. The alert does not directly detect objects in the rear seat; instead, under certain conditions, it detects when a rear door is opened and closed, indicating that there may be something in the rear seat.

The feature is active only once each time the vehicle is turned on and off, and will require reactivation by opening and closing the second row doors. There may be an alert even when there is nothing in the rear seat; for example, if a child entered

the vehicle through the rear door and left the vehicle without the vehicle being shut off.

The feature can be turned on or off. See Vehicle Personalization 0 156.

Rear Seat Adjustment

The second row seats slide forward for more room.

To adjust the seat position:

1. Remove objects on the floor in front of or on the second row seat, or in the seat tracks on the floor.

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2. Lift the lever below the seat cushion and slide the seat forward or backward.

Entering and Exiting the Third Row

Warning

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Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

Warning

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If the seatback and seat base are not locked, the seat could move forward in a sudden stop or crash and injure the occupant. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure the seatback and seat base are locked.

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

To access the third row from the passenger side:

The second row passenger side seat can be easily moved for third row entry or exit with a forward-facing child restraint installed using the LATCH system. Remove a rear-facing child restraint before moving the seat for third row entry or exit.

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Warning

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Remove the child from the child restraint before moving the seat forward for third row entry or exit. Failure to do so may result in injury to the child.

1. Remove objects on the floor in front of or under the second row seat, or in the seat tracks on the floor.

2. Pull the handle on the side of the seat forward and pull the seat forward.

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Returning the Seat to the Seating Position

To return the second row seat to its normal seating position:

1. Remove objects on the floor behind or under the second row seat or in the seat tracks on the floor.

2. Push on the seatback until the seat is locked into place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback and seat cushion to make sure they are locked in place.

4. Check that the seat belt is not under the seat cushion.

Reclining the Seatbacks

To recline the seatbacks:

1. Leaning rearward in the seat, pull the reclining seatback handle.

2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the handle to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

Folding the Seatbacks

To fold the second row seatbacks:

1. Remove anything on or under the seat.

2. Fold the head restraint rearward. See Head Restraints 0 62.

3. Pull up on the reclining seatback handle. The seatback will move forward and fold flat on top of the cushion. Do not place anything on the seat during this operation.

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To return the seatback to the seating position, lift the seatback and push it rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Pull on the head restraint to return it to the upright, locked position.

Heated Rear Seats

Warning

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If temperature change or pain to the skin cannot be felt, the seat heater may cause burns. See the Warning under Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 68.

If available, the buttons are on the rear of the center console.

With the engine running, press

L to heat the left or right outboard

seat cushion. An indicator on the climate control display appears when this feature is on.

This feature turns on at the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting, and one light indicates the lowest. If the heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes.

M or

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Third Row Seats

Warning

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Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or pushed forward in the entry position, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

Folding the Seatback

Caution

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To fold the third row seatback:

1. Remove objects on the floor in front of or on the second row seat, or in the seat tracks on the floor.

2. If the second row seat is in the full rear position, adjust it forward to allow the third row seat to fold fully flat.

3. Remove anything on or under the seat.

4. Disconnect the center seat belt mini-latch, using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into the headliner.

5. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in the headliner.

6. Pull the release strap located on the seatback.

7. Push the seatback forward to lay flat.

8. Repeat for the other seatback, if necessary.

Returning the Seat to the Seating Position

To return the seatback to the seating position:

1. From the rear of the vehicle, raise the seatback to the upright position using the pull strap on the back of the third

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row seat, or lift the seatback and push it into place from inside the vehicle.

Warning

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

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sure that the seat belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

3. Reconnect the center seat belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do not let it twist.

4. Pull on the seat belt to be sure the mini-latch is secure.

Power Seatback Folding

2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.

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A seat 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

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If equipped, the third row seatbacks can also be folded forward and returned to the upright position by pressing and holding the switches on the passenger side of the rear cargo area.

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Seat Belts

This section describes how to use seat belts properly, and some things not to do.

Warning

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Do not let anyone ride where a seat belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing seat belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing seat 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

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Warning (Continued)

passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

Always wear a seat belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the seat belts. See Seat Belt Reminders 0 139.

Why Seat 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 seat belts!

When you wear a seat 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 seat belts. That is why wearing seat belts makes such good sense.

Questions and Answers About Seat Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle

after a crash if I am wearing a seat belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

wearing a seat 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 seat belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

systems only. They work with seat 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 seat 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 seat belts.

There are important things to know about wearing a seat belt properly.

How to Wear Seat Belts Properly

Follow these rules for everyone's protection.

There are additional things to know about seat belts and children, including smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children 0 96 or Infants and Young Children 0 97. Review and follow the rules for children in addition to the following rules.

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

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,

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

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

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

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Always use the correct buckle for your seating position.

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.

If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable seat belt and the seat belt is not attached, see Third Row Seats 0 73 for instructions on reconnecting the seat belt to the mini-buckle.

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.

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Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 90.

If the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to unlock.

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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 Seat Belt Extender 0 81.

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

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

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

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

Before a door is closed, be sure the seat belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a seat belt, damage can occur to both the seat belt and the vehicle.

Seat Belt Pretensioners

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

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activation are met. Seat belt pretensioners can also help tighten the seat 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 seat belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash 0 82.

Do not sit on the outboard seat belt while entering or exiting the vehicle or at any time while sitting in the seat. Sitting on the seat 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 guide.

Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

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

Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides

Rear seat belt comfort guides may provide added seat 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 shoulder belt away from the neck and head.

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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 seat 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 seat belts effective is wearing them properly.

Seat Belt Extender

If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten around you, you should use it.

But if a seat 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. For more

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information on the proper use and fit of seat belt extenders see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.

Safety System Check

Periodically check the seat belt reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), and seat belt anchorages to make sure they are all in working order. Look for any other loose or damaged seat belt system parts that might keep a seat belt system from performing properly. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn, frayed, or twisted seat belts may not protect you in a crash. Torn or frayed seat belts can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, have it replaced immediately. If a belt is twisted, it may be possible to untwist by reversing the latch plate on the webbing. If the twist cannot be corrected, ask your dealer to fix it.

Make sure the seat belt reminder light is working. See Seat Belt Reminders 0 139.

Keep seat belts clean and dry. See Seat Belt Care 0 82.

Seat Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

Seat belts should be properly cared for and maintained.

Seat belt hardware should be kept dry and free of dust or debris. As necessary, exterior hard surfaces and seat 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.

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

Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash

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have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

After a minor crash, replacement of seat belts may not be necessary. But the seat belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the seat belt assemblies inspected or replaced.

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

Have the seat 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 0 140.

Airbag System

The vehicle has the following airbags:

A frontal airbag for the driver

A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger

A front center airbag for the driver and front outboard passenger

A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver

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

A roof-rail airbag for the driver and for the second and third row passengers seated directly behind the driver

A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the second and third row passengers seated directly behind the front outboard passenger

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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 the front center airbag, the word AIRBAG is on the inboard side of the driver seatback.

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

For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim.

Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by seat 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.

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

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your seat belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with seat belts, not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash. In some crashes seat belts are the only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 87.

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

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

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Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the front center armrest or console in vehicles with a front center airbag.

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

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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 96 or Infants and Young Children 0 97.

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There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol.

The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 140.

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Where Are the Airbags?

The front center airbag is in the inboard side of the driver seatback.

The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.

The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel.

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Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

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or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.

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

Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie-down through any door or window opening. If you do, the path of an inflating roof-rail airbag will be blocked.

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When Should an Airbag Inflate?

This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System 0 83. 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 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.

The front center airbag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending upon the location of the impact, when either side of the vehicle is struck. In addition, the front center airbag is designed to inflate when the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its

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side. The front center airbag is not designed to inflate in frontal impacts, near frontal impacts, or rear 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.

Roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to inflate in rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck, if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side, or in a severe frontal impact.

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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 85.

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 seat belts by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's body.

Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first, second, and third rows. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events, although no system can prevent all such ejections.

But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 87.

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

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

After frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbags inflated. The front center airbag and roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they inflate. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? 0 85.

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

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When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing 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. After turning the ignition

off and then on again, the fuel system will return to normal operation; the doors can be locked, the interior lamps can be turned off, and the hazard warning flashers can be turned off using the controls for those features. If any of these systems are damaged in the crash they may not operate as normal.

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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 0 372 and Event Data Recorders 0 372.

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Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer for service.

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 overhead console when the vehicle is started.

The words ON and OFF will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or OFF will be visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 140.

The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal 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 and seat belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front outboard passenger frontal 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 aged 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.

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

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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 if:

The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied.

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

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,

the OFF indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 140.

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal 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 airbag to be enabled, the ON indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is 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, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a seat belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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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 0 140 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 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.

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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 (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 111 or Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 113.

Make sure the seat belt retractor is locked by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor when installing the child restraint, even if the child restraint is equipped with a seat belt lock off. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor.

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 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 62.

6. Restart the vehicle.

The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbag 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 or that the child restraint locking feature is engaged. Use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger frontal airbag:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

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

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. If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult-sized occupants. If this happens, unbuckle the belt, let the belt go back all the way, and then buckle the belt again without pulling the belt out all the way.

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

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.

Additional Factors Affecting System Operation

Seat 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 “Seat Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use.

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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

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

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.

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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

Publication Ordering Information 0 369.

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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, including improperly repairing or replacing, any parts of the following:

Airbag system, including airbag modules, front or side impact sensors, sensing and diagnostic module, airbag wiring, or front center console

Front seats, including stitching, seams or zippers

Seat belts

Steering wheel, instrument panel, overhead console, ceiling trim, or pillar garnish trim

Inner door seals, including speakers

Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag modules and sensors, sensing and diagnostic module, and airbag wiring along with the proper replacement procedures.

In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger's 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

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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 90.

If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels 0 316 for additional important information.

If the vehicle must be modified 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 0 362.

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 0 140.

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 85. See your dealer for service.

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Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

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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 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 0 140.

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Child Restraints

Older Children

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

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 seat belt comfort guide, if available. See “Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 79. 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 seat 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 seat 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 Seat Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 79.

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

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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 seat belts properly.

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

Never allow a child to wear the seat 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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That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.

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

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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.

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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.

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

Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither the vehicle’s seat 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.

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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)

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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.

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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured

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or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger 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 a forward-facing child restraint must be secured in the front passenger seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.

If a child restraint is installed in the second row center seat, move the second row seat to the rearward position, whenever possible, to minimize contact with the front center airbag.

Child restraints are devices used to restrain, seat, or position children in the vehicle and are sometimes called child seats or car seats.

There are three basic types of child restraints:

Forward-facing child restraints

Rear-facing child restraints

Belt-positioning booster seats

The proper child restraint for your child depends on their size, weight, and age, and also on whether the child restraint is compatible with the vehicle in which it will be used.

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For each type of child restraint, 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 restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer's 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.

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Buick Enclave (2019) Owner Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Using this Manual

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Symbols

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Stop/Start System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks

Liftgate

Windows

Seat Adjustment

Memory Features

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment

Seat Belts

Passenger Sensing System

Mirror Adjustment

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Climate Controls

Transmission

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

Steering Wheel Controls

Cruise Control

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)

Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System

Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

Surround Vision

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System

Park Assist

Power Outlets

Universal Remote System

Sunroof

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

Tire Pressure Monitor

Fuel

E85 or FlexFuel

Engine Oil Life System

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Roadside Assistance Program

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks

Power Door Locks

Delayed Locking

Automatic Door Locks

Lockout Protection

Safety Locks

Doors

Liftgate

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Alarm System

Immobilizer

Immobilizer Operation

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Folding Mirrors

Heated Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Mirror