Buick Envision 2018 Owner's Manual

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Contents

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

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

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 27

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 109

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 162

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 170

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 310

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 327

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 337

OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353

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2 Introduction

Introduction

The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the
BUICK Emblem, and ENVISION 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.

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

Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84032045 B Second Printing

©

2017 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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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.

About Driving the Vehicle

As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to
read the driving guidelines in this
manual in the section called “Driving
and Operating” and specifically

Driver Behavior 0 171, Driving
Environment 0 171, and Vehicle
Design 0 171.

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.

Danger

{

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

Warning

{

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

Caution

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

Introduction 3

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

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.”

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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.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning

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

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
O : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Seat Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

a : Under Pressure

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

I : Cruise Control

` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child

Restraints

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 12

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13

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

Passenger Sensing System . . . 13

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

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 15

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

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

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16

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

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 19

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Forward Automatic

Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 20

Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 21

Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 21

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Automatic Parking

Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Universal Remote System . . . . . 22

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 24

Fuel (2.5L Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Fuel (2.0L Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

In Brief 5

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 25

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Air Vents 0 168.

2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

and Lane-Change Signals

0 158.

3. Instrument Cluster 0 117.

Driver Information Center
Display. See Driver Information

Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 134 or Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 137.

4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 110.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer

0 112.

5. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 158.

6. Infotainment 0 162.

7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 157.

8. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 221
(If Equipped).

Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0 210 (If

Equipped).

9. Clock 0 113.

10. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 60 (If Equipped).

11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 163.

12. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 197.

13. Electric Parking Brake 0 195.

14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 191.

15. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Ignition Positions 0 183.

16. Steering Wheel Controls 0 110.

Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information

Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 134 or Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 137.

17. Horn 0 110.

18. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 110 (Out of View).

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19. Cruise Control 0 199.

Adaptive Cruise Control 0 201

(If Equipped).

Heated Steering Wheel 0 110

(If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 214 (If Equipped).

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

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 125.

21. Front Storage 0 103.

22. Instrument Panel Illumination

Control 0 159.

Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 139

(If Equipped) (Out of View).

23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 154.

Fog Lamps 0 159 (If
Equipped).

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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’s manual.

Stop/Start System

The vehicle may have a fuel saving
Stop/Start system to shut off the
engine and help conserve fuel.

When the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off. When the
brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal is pushed, the
engine will restart. The engine may
restart even while the brake is
applied. See Starting the Engine
0 185.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

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

Press this button to remove the key.
The key can be used to open the
driver door.

K : Press to unlock the driver door

or all doors.

For vehicles with the manual
liftgate, press

five seconds to unlock the liftgate.

K twice within

Q : Press to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized.

b : If equipped, press twice

quickly to open or close the liftgate.
Press and release once to stop the
liftgate from moving.

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7 : Press and release to initiate

vehicle locator. Press and hold for at
least three seconds to sound the

panic alarm. Press
cancel the panic alarm.

7 again to

/ : 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 Keys 0 27 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.

/ for at

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 34.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:

.

Press

Q or K on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

.

Use the key in the driver door.

To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:

.

Q or K on the power door

Press
lock switch.

/ until the

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.

Pushing down the manual lock
knob on the driver door will lock
all doors. Pushing down the
manual lock knob on a
passenger door will lock only
that door.

.

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

See Door Locks 0 36.

Keyless Access

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

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unlocked when the RKE transmitter
is within range of the liftgate handle.
Press the touch pad underneath the
handle and lift.

See “Keyless Access Operation” in

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 28.

Liftgate

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

on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter twice to unlock all doors.
Press the touch pad on the

K

underside of the liftgate handle and
lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 28.

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

Power Liftgate Operation

If equipped with a power liftgate, the
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. The driver door
must be unlocked. On the RKE

transmitter press
until the liftgate starts moving.

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

To close, press
of the liftgate next to the pull cup.

To disable the power liftgate
function, select OFF on the liftgate
switch. See Liftgate 0 40.

b twice quickly

8 on the bottom

8 on

Windows

Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 188.

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 49.

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Seat Adjustment

Lumbar Support

Power Seat

To adjust the lumbar support,

To adjust a power seat:

.

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

.

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

.

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

See Power Seat Adjustment 0 56.

if equipped:

.

Press the front or rear of the
switch to increase or decrease
lumbar support.

.

Press the top or bottom of the
switch to raise or lower the
lumbar support.

.

Release the switch when the
level of support is reached.

See Lumbar Adjustment 0 56.

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Reclining Seatbacks

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust a power seatback:

.

Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.

.

Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks 0 57.

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Memory Features

If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to store 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 set,
such as power mirrors and power
steering wheel. Memory positions
are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2
for automatic memory recalls.

Before storing, 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) on the driver door

until two beeps sound. To manually
recall these positions, press and

hold 1, 2, or
position is reached.

When Auto Memory Recall is
enabled in the personalization
menu, positions previously stored 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 the personalization menu, the
feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit position when
exiting the vehicle. See Memory
Seats 0 57.

B until the saved

Heated and Ventilated Seats

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

Press

J or z to heat the driver or

passenger seat cushion and
seatback.

If equipped, press
ventilate the driver or
passenger seat.

Three lights next to the button
indicate the temperature setting.

C or { to

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See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 60.

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 54 and
Reclining Seatbacks 0 57.

Seat Belts

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

.

Seat Belts 0 65.

.

How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 66.

.

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 67.

.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 91.

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Passenger Sensing System

United States

Canada and Mexico

The passenger sensing system will
turn off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 78.

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The passenger airbag status
indicator lights on the overhead
console are visible when the vehicle
is started. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0 124.

Mirror Adjustment

Interior Mirrors

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

Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror

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

Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors

To adjust the mirrors:

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

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

3. Return the selector switch to
the center position.

See Power Mirrors 0 47.

Manual Folding Mirrors

The outside mirrors fold inward to
prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash. To
fold, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. Push outward to return to
the original position.

Heated Mirrors

If equipped, press
outside mirrors.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 163.

K to heat the

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.

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

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

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamp

The dome lamp is in the overhead
console.

To change the dome lamp settings,
press the following:

* : Turns the lamp off, even when

a door is open.

1 : The lamp comes on when a

door is opened.

+ : Turns the lamp on.

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Reading Lamps

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

Front Reading Lamps

The reading lamps in the overhead
console are operated by touch.
Touch the lamp for dim light, touch
again for bright light, and touch
again to turn the light off.

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The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel on the outboard
side of the steering wheel.

Turn the control to the following
positions:

O : Turns off the exterior lamps.

The knob returns to the AUTO
position after it is released. Turn to

Rear Reading Lamps

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

For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 159.

Exterior Lighting

O again to reactivate the

AUTO mode.

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

AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off,
depending on outside lighting.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the
headlamps.

2 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.

See:

.

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 154.

.

Fog Lamps 0 159.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Windshield Wiper with Rainsense

(AUTO Shown)

Windshield Wiper with Intermittent

Wipes (INT Shown)

With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, move the windshield
wiper lever to select the wiper
speed.

HI : Use for fast wipes.

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LO : Use for slow wipes.

INT : Use for intermittent wipes. To

adjust wipe frequency, turn the band
up for more frequent wipes or down
for less frequent wipes. If the
vehicle has Rainsense, see the
following Rainsense information.

OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.

1x : For a single wipe, briefly move

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

f : Pull the windshield wiper

lever toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.

Rainsense

For vehicles with Rainsense:

AUTO : Move the windshield wiper
lever to AUTO. Turn the band on the
wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.

.

Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.

.

Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.

.

Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the AUTO position to
deactivate Rainsense.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer

Turn the end of the windshield wiper
lever to operate the rear window
wiper/washer.

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OFF : Turns the system off.

INT : Intermittent wipes.

ON : Slow wipes.

1 : Push the windshield wiper

lever forward to spray washer fluid
on the rear window. The lever
automatically returns to its original
position when released.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer

0 110 and Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0 112.

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Climate Controls

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

1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls

2. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats (If Equipped)

3. Defrost

4. Air Delivery Mode Controls

5. Fan Control

6. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)

7. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

8. Recirculation

9. A/C (Air Conditioning)

10. Rear Window Defogger

11. Power

See Dual Automatic Climate Control

System 0 163 and Rear Climate
Control System 0 166, if equipped.

Transmission

Electronic Range Select
(ERS) Mode

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 this feature:

1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).

2. Press the plus/minus button on
the shift lever to increase or
decrease the gear range
available.

See Manual Mode 0 193.

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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.

Cruise Control

J : Press to turn cruise control on

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

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RES+ : If there is a set speed in

memory, press briefly to resume that
speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.

SET− : Press the control down
briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is
already active, use to decrease
vehicle speed.

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set
speed from memory.

See Cruise Control 0 199 or
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 201,
if equipped.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)

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

See Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Base Level) 0 134 or Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 137.

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 if you follow a
vehicle 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.

y or z : Press to move up or

down in a list.

S or T : Press S to open

application menus on the left. Press

T to open interaction menus on the

right.

V : Press to open a menu or select

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

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 214.

Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)

If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), it also has FAB,
which includes Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA). When the system

V, when a vehicle

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) 0 217.

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).

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See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

0 220 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 221.

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
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)

0 218 and Lane Change Alert (LCA)
0 218.

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 0 210.

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 0 210.

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 0 210.

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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 0 210.

Parking Assist

If equipped, Rear Parking
Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the
rear bumper to assist with parking
and avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
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
Parking Assist system.

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.

See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 210.

Automatic Parking Assist (APA)

If equipped, the APA system helps
to search for and maneuver the
vehicle into parallel or perpendicular
parking spots using automatic
steering, DIC displays, and beeps.
When the vehicle speed is below

30 km/h (18 mph), press
enable the system.

See “Automatic Parking Assist
(APA)” under Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0 210.

O to

On the rear of the center floor
console.

.

In the rear cargo area.

To use the outlet, remove the cover.

See Power Outlets 0 114.

Universal Remote System

Power Outlets

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

There are power outlets:

.

On the center floor console.

.

Inside the center floor console.

If equipped, this system provides a
way to replace up to three remote
control transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.

Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
helpful to have another person
available to assist with programming
the Universal Remote system.

See Universal Remote System
0 150.

Sunroof

1. Sunroof Switch

2. Sunshade Switch

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If equipped, the sunroof only
operates when the ignition is on or
in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 188.

Vent : From the closed position,
press

e (1) to vent the sunroof.

Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and hold

e (1) until the sunroof reaches

the desired position. Press and hold

g (1) to close it.

Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully

press and release
the switch again to stop it. To
express-close the sunroof, fully

press and release
the switch again to stop it.

e (1). Press

g (1). Press

Sunshade : To open the sunshade,
press and hold

sunshade reaches the desired
position. Press

sunshade.

To express-open the sunshade, fully
press and release

express-close the sunshade, fully
press and release

switch again to stop it.

When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise.
The air deflector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.

See Sunroof 0 51.

r (2) until the

s (2) to close the

r (2). To

s (2). Press the

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

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

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

.

To turn off TCS, press and
release
The traction off light

illuminates in the instrument
cluster.

.

Press and release
turn TCS back on. The traction

off light
cluster will turn off.

g on the center console.

i

g again to

i in the instrument

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.

To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
until the traction off light i and
StabiliTrak OFF light

illuminate in the instrument
cluster.

.

Press and release
turn on both systems. The

traction off light
StabiliTrak OFF light

instrument cluster will turn off.

See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 197.

g again to

i and

g

g

g in the

Tire Pressure Monitor

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

The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 178. 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
0 276.

Fuel (2.5L Engine)

Regular Fuel

Use only unleaded gasoline rated
87 octane or higher in your vehicle.
Do not use gasoline with an octane
rating lower as it may result in
vehicle damage and lower fuel
economy. See Fuel 0 223.

Fuel (2.0L Engine)

Premium Recommended Fuel

Use premium 93 octane unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating as

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low as 87 may be used, but it will
reduce performance and fuel
economy. See Fuel 0 223.

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. Using the DIC controls on the
right side of the steering wheel,
display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC. See Driver

Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 134 or Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 137. When

remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the
display.

2. Press

See Engine Oil Life System 0 243.

V on the DIC controls

and hold down for a few
seconds to clear the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message
and reset the oil life at 100%.

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

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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.

.

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.

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.

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
0 331.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 34

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Doors

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 45

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 46

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 48

Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 48

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

{

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

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Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to remove the key.

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

See your dealer if a new key is
needed.

If locked out of the vehicle, see

Roadside Assistance Program

0 331.

The key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used to open the driver door.

With an active OnStar service plan,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 341.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement
0 337.

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

.

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

.

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

.

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

.

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

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

Other conditions can affect the
performance of the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 28.

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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 0 143. If a

passenger door is open when
pressed, all doors lock. If the driver

door is open when
doors lock except the driver door.
These settings can be modified.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 143.

Pressing
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 45.

Q may also arm the alarm

Q is pressed, all

Q is

K : Press to unlock the driver door

or all doors. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 143. The turn
signal indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking has occurred.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 143.

Pressing
alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 45.

For vehicles with the manual
liftgate, press

five seconds to unlock the liftgate.

K may also disarm the

K twice within

b : If equipped, press twice

quickly to open or close the liftgate.
Press and release once to stop the
liftgate from moving.

7 : Press and release one time to

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

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

or until
vehicle is started.

7 is pressed again or the

7 for at

/ : 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.

Keyless Access Operation

The Keyless Access system lets
you 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 front door handles.

Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock press from the
driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 143.

If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 0 57.

/ for at

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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. Pull
the door handle to unlatch the door.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side 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.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Passenger Doors

When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the passenger door handle,

pressing
door handle will unlock all doors.

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

.

.

Q or K on the passenger

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

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

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 vehicle.

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.

Anti-Theft Locking from Any Door

When all doors are locked using the
lock/unlock button, a second press
of the button within five seconds will
activate the Anti-Theft Locking
system.

Anti-Theft Unlocking from
Any Door

When all doors are unlocked using
the lock/unlock button, the
Anti-Theft Locking system will be
deactivated.

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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

Q on the interior door switch is

until
pressed, or until the vehicle is
turned on.

To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization
0 143.

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 0 143.

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

K on the

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. To turn on or off
see Vehicle Personalization 0 143.

Keyless Liftgate Opening

When the doors are locked, press
the touch pad 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 36.

Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle

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

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

Programming with Two
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.

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1. Place the two recognized
transmitters in the front
cupholder.

2. Insert the vehicle key of the
new transmitter into the key
lock cylinder on the outside of
the driver door and turn the key
to the unlock position five times
within 10 seconds.

The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4, or 5.

3. Place the new transmitter in
the front cupholder.

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

5. Remove the transmitter from
the front cupholder and

press

K.

To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.

Programming without Two
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 to be programmed must
be with you.

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

1. Insert the vehicle key of the
transmitter into the key lock
cylinder on the outside of the
driver door and turn the key to
the unlock position five times
within 10 seconds.

The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.

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

The DIC will again display
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.

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4. Place the new transmitter in
the front cupholder.

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

6. Remove the transmitter from
the cupholder and press

To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.

K.

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

Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery

If the transmitter battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE.

To start the vehicle:

1. Place the transmitter in the
front cupholder.

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.

Battery Replacement

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

Caution

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

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The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:

3. Remove the battery by pushing
on the battery and sliding it
toward the bottom of the
transmitter.

4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing the back cover.
Push the battery down until it is
held in place. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.

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

2. Separate the two halves of the
transmitter using a flat tool
inserted into the bottom of the

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

transmitter.

Remote Vehicle Start

With remote start, the climate
control system will come on when
the vehicle is started remotely
depending on the outside
temperature.

The rear defog and heated and
ventilated seats, if equipped, may
also come on.
See Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats 0 60 and Vehicle
Personalization 0 143.

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Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of
vehicles.

Do not use remote start if the
vehicle is low on fuel.

The vehicle cannot be remote
started if:

.

The transmitter is in the vehicle.

.

The hood is not closed.

.

There is an emission control
system malfunction and the
malfunction indicator lamp is on.

The engine will turn off during a
remote vehicle start if:

.

The coolant temperature gets
too high.

.

The oil pressure gets low.

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

Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System 0 28 or Vehicle
Personalization 0 143.

Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start

1. Press and release

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

When the vehicle starts, the
parking lamps will turn on. The
doors will be locked and the
climate control system may
come on.

The engine will continue to run
for 10 minutes. After
30 seconds, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 if a 10-minute
time extension is desired.

Turn the ignition on to operate the
vehicle.

Q.

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Extending Engine Run Time

The engine run time can be
extended by 10 minutes, for a total
of 20 minutes, if during the first
10 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are
repeated while the engine is still
running. An extension can be
requested, 30 seconds after
starting.

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

The ignition must be turned on and
then back off to use remote start
again.

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 ignition on and then off.

/ until the

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Door Locks

Warning

{

Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.

.

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

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Warning (Continued)

permanent injuries or even
death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.

.

Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.

To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:

.

Press

Q or K on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

.

Use the key in the driver door.
The key cylinder is covered with
a cap. See “Driver Door Key
Lock Cylinder Access (In Case
of Dead Battery)” following.

To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:

.

Press

Q or K on the power door

lock switch.

.

Pushing down the manual lock
knob on the driver door will lock
all doors. Pushing down the
manual lock knob on a
passenger door will lock only
that door.

.

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

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

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 28.

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

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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).

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.

3. Rotate the cap upward and
install into place.

4. 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.

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Power Door Locks

Press Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 28.

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

Delayed Locking

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

Delayed locking can only be turned
on when the Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout feature has been
turned off.

Q is pressed on the power

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

The doors will then lock
automatically five seconds after all
doors are closed. If a door is
reopened before five seconds have
elapsed, the five-second timer will
reset once all the doors are closed
again.

Press

Q on the door lock switch

again, or press
transmitter, to override this feature
and lock the doors immediately.

Delayed locking can be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 143.

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).

To unlock the doors:

.

.

Automatic door locking cannot be
disabled. Automatic door unlocking
can be programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 143.

K on the power door lock

Press
switch.

Shift the transmission into
P (Park).

Lockout Protection

If the vehicle is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY and the power door
lock switch is pressed with the

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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.

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 is
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.

Q on the

Press the button again to lock the
driver door. The Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout feature can be turned
on or off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 143.

Safety Locks

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

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Z { to activate the rear door

Press
safety locks. The indicator light
comes on when activated.

Z { again to deactivate the

Press
safety locks.

If an inside rear door handle is
being pulled at the same time a
safety lock is deactivated, only that
door will remain locked and the
indicator light may flash. Release
the handle, then press the safety
lock twice to deactivate the safety
locks.

The rear window lockout is also
enabled. See Power Windows 0 49.

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Doors

Liftgate

Warning

{

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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Warning (Continued)

.

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 0 190.

Caution

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

Manual Liftgate

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

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

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

K

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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 28.

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.

Power Liftgate Operation

Warning

{

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.

Caution

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

If equipped with a power liftgate, the
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.

.

Press the touch pad on the
outside liftgate handle after
unlocking all doors. The RKE
transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft).

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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

.

Press any liftgate button or the
touch pad while the liftgate is
moving to stop it. Pressing again
restarts the operation in the reverse
direction. The touch pad on the
liftgate handle cannot be used to
close the liftgate.

8 on the bottom of the

Press
liftgate next to the pull cup to
close.

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.

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. 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,
a warning chime will sound and the
liftgate will automatically reverse
direction and move a short distance
away from the obstacle. After
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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.

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
pull cup on the outside 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.

Manual Operation

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

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.

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

8 next to the

Caution

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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
under the rear bumper.

The liftgate will not operate if the
RKE transmitter is not within
1 m (3 ft).

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 0 143. 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.

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Off : The feature is disabled.

Length of Kick Zone

To operate, kick your foot straight up
in one swift motion under the left
corner of the rear bumper, then pull
it back.

.

.

Caution

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

.

This feature may be temporarily
disabled under some conditions.
If the liftgate does not respond to
the kick, open or close the
liftgate by another method or
start the vehicle. The feature will
be re-enabled.

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.

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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. 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

Q.

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

Pressing
transmitter a second time will

Q on the RKE

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

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

Disarming the Alarm System

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

.

Press

K on the RKE

K on the RKE transmitter.

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.

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 exited.

.

Always unlock the vehicle 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.

How to Detect a Tamper
Condition

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

If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement
0 337.

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 transmitter
leaves the vehicle.

The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition button is
pushed in and a valid transmitter is
found in the vehicle.

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

The system has one or more
transmitters matched to an
immobilizer control unit in your
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
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 comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.

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

If the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter.
Or, you may try placing the
transmitter in the front cupholder.
See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery” under Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 28.

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If the engine does not start with the
other transmitter or when the
transmitter is in the front cupholder,
the vehicle needs service. See your
dealer who can service the
theft-deterrent system and have a
new transmitter programmed to the
vehicle.

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

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Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

Warning

{

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

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

Power Mirrors

To adjust the mirrors:

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

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

3. Return the selector switch to
the center position.

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Turn Signal Indicator

The vehicle may also have a turn
signal indicator on the mirror. An
arrow on the mirror flashes in the
direction of the turn or lane change.

Folding Mirrors

Manual Folding Mirrors

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

Heated Mirrors

If equipped with heated mirrors:

Automatic Dimming Mirror

If equipped, the vehicle has an
automatic dimming outside mirror(s).
The mirror(s) will adjust for the glare
of headlamps behind you.

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.

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

.

K : The rear window defogger also

heats the outside mirrors.

See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 163.

.

.

To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0 143.

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors

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

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

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

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

is started.
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.

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Warning

{

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

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

Power Windows

Warning

{

Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave 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 27.

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Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 188.

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.

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Window Lockout

This feature stops the rear window
switches from working.

.

Press

Z to engage the rear

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

.

Press

Z again to disengage.

This also disables the rear power
door locks. See Safety Locks 0 39.

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.

Automatic Reversal System

Override

Warning

{

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.

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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:

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.

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

1. Sunroof Switch

2. Sunshade Switch

If equipped, the sunroof only
operates when the ignition is on or
in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 188.

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Sunroof Switch

Express-Open/Express-Close : To

express-open the sunroof, fully
press and release

the switch again to stop it. To
express-close the sunroof, fully

press and release
the switch again to stop it.

Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and hold

e (1). Press

g (1). Press

e (1) until the sunroof reaches

the desired position. Press and hold

g (1) to close it.

Vent : From the closed position,
press

e (1) to vent the sunroof.

Sunshade Switch

Express-Open/Express-Close : To

express-open the sunshade, fully
press and release

express-close the sunshade, fully
press and release

switch again to stop it.

r (2). To

s (2). Press the

Open/Close : To open the
sunshade, press and hold

until the sunshade reaches the
desired position. Press

close the sunshade.

When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise.
The air deflector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.

Automatic Reversal System

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

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.

In the event of closing difficulties
like frost or other conditions, it is
possible to override the reversal
system. To override the reversal

r (2)

s (2) to

system, close in manual mode. To
stop the 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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Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Replacing Seat Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Airbag System

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 56

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . 56

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Seat Belts

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

How to Wear Seat Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Seat Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 70

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 73

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Passenger Sensing System . . . 78
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 83

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

Replacing Airbag System Parts

after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Infants and Young Children . . . . 86

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 88

Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 90

Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) . . . . 91

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Replacing LATCH System Parts

After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Securing Child Restraints (With

the Seat Belt in the

Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Securing Child Restraints (With

the Seat Belt in the

Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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Head Restraints

Front Seats

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

Warning

{

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

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

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.

To adjust the head restraint forward
and rearward, press the button
located on the side of the head
restraint and move it forward or
rearward until the desired locking
position is reached. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.

The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.

Rear Seats

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

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

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

The rear outboard head restraints
are designed to be folded. The head
restraint can be folded backward to
allow for better visibility when the
rear seat is unoccupied. To fold the
head restraint, press the button on
the side of the head restraint.

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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 backward
until it locks into place. Push and
pull on the head restraint to make
sure that it is locked.

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 91.

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Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment

To adjust the seatback, see
Reclining Seatbacks 0 57.

To adjust the lumbar support, see
Lumbar Adjustment 0 56.

Lumbar Adjustment

To adjust a power seat:

.

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 lumbar support,
if equipped:

.

Press the front or rear of the
switch to increase or decrease
lumbar support.

.

Press the top or bottom of the
switch to raise or lower the
lumbar support.

.

Release the switch when the
level of support is reached.

Thigh Support Adjustment

If equipped, adjust the manual leg
extension by pulling up on the lever,
and then pulling or pushing on the
support to lengthen or shorten it.
Release the lever to lock it in place.

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Reclining Seatbacks

Warning

{

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.

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.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

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To adjust a power seatback:

.

Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.

.

Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.

Memory Seats

If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to store 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 set,
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steering wheel. Memory positions
are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2
for automatic memory recalls.

Before storing, 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) on the driver door

until two beeps sound. To manually
recall these positions, press and

hold 1, 2, or
position is reached.

The vehicle identifies the current
driver’s RKE transmitter number
(1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 28. 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

B until the saved

DIC welcome message. Carry the
linked RKE transmitter when
entering the vehicle.

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
0 143 for additional setting
information.

Identifying Driver Number

To identify the driver number:

1. Start the vehicle with the other
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
be displayed indicating number
1 or 2 for memory recalls.

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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” in this section.

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

To save positions for
exit features, repeat Steps 1–4

B. This stores the positions

using
for getting out of the vehicle.

B and easy

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 stored memory
positions.

To stop manual recall movement,
release 1, 2, or

be stopped by pressing a power
seat, SET, power mirror, or power
steering wheel control, if memory
equipped. The driver or passenger
side mirror must be selected.

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 28. If the
RKE transmitter is 1 or 2, and Auto
Memory Recall is programmed on in
vehicle personalization, the
positions saved to the same
memory button number 1 or 2 are
automatically recalled when the
ignition is turned on, or turned from

B to recall

B. Recall can also

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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 0 143.

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

To stop Auto Memory Recall
movement, turn the ignition off or
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 the stored memory seat position
does not automatically recall or
recalls to the wrong positions, the
driver’s RKE transmitter number

B

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.

(1 or 2) may not match the memory
button number that positions were
saved to. Try storing 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 stored

to

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 0 143.

If turned on, the positions saved to

Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected

.

Power steering wheel

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

B are 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

B

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,

{

Warning

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

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.

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

J or z to heat the driver or

Press
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.

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The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.

Press

C or { to ventilate the driver

or passenger seat.

Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the heated and
ventilated seat will change 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.

Remote Start Auto Heated and
Ventilated Seats

The heated and ventilated seats can
be programmed to turn on
automatically during a remote
vehicle start when conditions allow.

The heated seat function can be
programmed to come on when
ENGINE START/STOP is pressed
under certain conditions. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 143.
Press the heated or ventilated seat
button to use the heated or
ventilated seats after the vehicle is
started.

The heated and ventilated seat
button lights will not turn on during a
remote start.

The temperature of an unoccupied
seat may be reduced.

To program the heated and
ventilated seat features, see Vehicle
Personalization 0 143.

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Rear Seats

Rear Seat Adjustment

The second row seats slide forward
for more room.

To adjust the seat position, lift the
lever below the seat cushion and
slide the seat forward or backward.

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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.

Split Folding Seatbacks

Either side of the rear seatback can
be folded down for more cargo
space.

Manually Folding the
Seatbacks

Caution

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.

Sliding Seatback

To fold a sliding seatback:

1. Place the front seatbacks in the
upright position. See Reclining
Seatbacks 0 57.

2. Fold the rear seat head
restraints. See Head Restraints
0 54.

3. Pull on the lever on the side of
the seatback to unlock it and
fold the seatback forward.

4. Verify the seat is locked in the
folded position by pushing
down on the seatback.

5. Repeat the steps for the other
seatback, if desired.

Automatically Folding the
Seatbacks

If equipped, to automatically fold the
seatback:

1. Place the front seatbacks in the
upright position. See Reclining
Seatbacks 0 57.

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2. Fold the rear seat head
restraints. See Head Restraints
0 54.

Raising the Seatbacks

Warning

{

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

Warning

{

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To raise the sliding seatback:

1. Pull on the lever on the side of
the seat cushion to release the
seatback from its locked
position.

2. Push the seatback rearward
until it locks in the upright
position.

3. Make sure the rear seat belts
are in the belt guide and are
not twisted or caught between
the seat cushion and the
seatback.

3. Pull the lever to activate the
automatic folding feature.

4. Verify the seat is locked in the
folded position by pushing
down on the seatback.

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

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

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Rear Seat Armrest

If equipped, the rear seat has an
armrest in the center of the
seatback. Lower the armrest to
access the cupholders.

To fold, lift the armrest up and push
it rearward until it is flush with the
seatback.

Heated Rear Seats

WARNING

{

If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns.
See the Warning under Heated
and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60.

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

With the ignition on, press
to heat the left or right outboard seat
cushion. An indicator on the climate
control display appears when this
feature is on.

Press the button once for 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.

M or L

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Seat Belts

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

Warning

{

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

(Continued)

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 0 123.

Why Seat Belts Work

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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

This section is only for people of
adult size.

There are special things to know
about seat belts and children, and
there are different rules for smaller
children and infants. If a child will be
riding in the vehicle, see Older

Children 0 84 or Infants and Young
Children 0 86. Follow those rules for

everyone's protection.

.

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

.

Always use the correct buckle
for your seating position.

.

Wear the lap part of the belt low
and snug on the hips, just
touching the thighs. In a crash,

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

.

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

Warning

{

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

.

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

.

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

.

Never route the lap or
shoulder belt over an
armrest.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engaging the child restraint
locking feature in the front
outboard seating position may
affect the passenger sensing
system. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 78.

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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 70.

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

4. If equipped with a shoulder belt
height adjuster, move it to the
height that is right for you. See
“Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster”
later in this section for
instructions on use and
important safety information.

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

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

To unlatch the belt, push the button
on the buckle. The belt should
return to its stowed position. Slide
the latch plate up the seat belt
webbing when the seat belt is not in
use. The latch plate should rest on
the stitching on the seat belt, near
the guide loop on the side wall.

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.

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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.

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

The vehicle has a shoulder belt
height adjuster for the driver and
front outboard passenger seating
positions.

Adjust the height so the shoulder
portion of the belt is on the shoulder
and not falling off of it. The belt
should be close to, but not
contacting, the neck. Improper
shoulder belt height adjustment
could reduce the effectiveness of
the seat belt in a crash. See How to
Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 66.

Move the height adjuster up to the
desired position by pushing up on
the height adjuster.

Press the release button to lower
the height adjuster. After the height
adjuster is set to the desired
position, try to move it down without
pressing the release button to make
sure it has locked into position.

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Seat Belt Pretensioners

This vehicle has seat belt
pretensioners for the 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
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 71.

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.

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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 belt
away from the neck and head.

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.

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
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
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seat belt system from performing
properly. See your dealer to have it
repaired. Torn or frayed seat belts
may not protect you in a crash.
They can rip apart under impact
forces. If a belt is torn or frayed,
have it replaced immediately.

Make sure the seat belt reminder
light is working. See Seat Belt
Reminders 0 123.

Keep seat belts clean and dry. See
Seat Belt Care 0 71.

Seat Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

Warning

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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.

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.

Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash

{

A crash can damage the seat belt
system in the vehicle. A damaged
seat belt system may not properly
protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make
sure the seat belt systems are

Warning

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Warning (Continued)

working properly after a crash,
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 0 124.

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Airbag System

The vehicle has the following
airbags:

.

A frontal airbag for the driver

.

A frontal airbag for the front
outboard passenger

.

A knee airbag for the driver

.

A knee airbag for the front
outboard passenger

.

A seat-mounted side impact
airbag for the driver

.

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

.

Seat-mounted side impact
airbags for the second row
outboard passengers

.

A roof-rail airbag for the driver
and the passenger seated
directly behind the driver

.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Warning

{

You can be severely injured or
killed in a crash if you are not
wearing your 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 75.

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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Warning (Continued)

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 84 or
Infants and Young Children 0 86.

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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 0 124.

Where Are the Airbags?

Warning

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

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

Rear Seat Driver Side Shown,

Passenger Side Similar

On vehicles with second row
seat-mounted side impact airbags,
they are in the sides of the seatback
closest to the door.

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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.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

Warning

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If something is between an
occupant and an airbag, the
airbag might not inflate properly
or it might force the object into
that person causing severe injury

(Continued)

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

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

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

This vehicle is equipped with
airbags. See Airbag System 0 72.
Airbags are designed to inflate if the

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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

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whether the object is fixed or
moving, rigid or deformable, narrow
or wide.

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

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

The vehicle also has a seat position
sensor that enables the sensing
system to monitor the position of the
front outboard passenger seat. The
passenger seat position sensor and
the passenger seat belt buckle
provide information that is used to
adjust the deployment of the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag.

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

The passenger seat position sensor
and the passenger seat belt buckle
also provide information that is used
to determine if the passenger knee
airbag should inflate.

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.

In any particular crash, no one can
say whether an airbag should have
inflated simply because of the
vehicle damage or the 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 73.

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

In moderate to severe frontal or
near frontal collisions, even belted
occupants can contact the steering
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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 and second rows. The rollover
capable roof-rail airbags are
designed to help reduce the risk of
full or partial ejection in rollover
events, although no system can
prevent all such ejections.

But airbags would not help in many
types of collisions, primarily
because the occupant's motion is
not toward those airbags. See When
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 75.

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

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

After frontal, knee, and
seat-mounted side impact airbags
inflate, they quickly deflate, so
quickly that some people may not
even realize the airbags inflated.
Roof-rail airbags may still be at least
partially inflated for some time after
they inflate. Some components of
the airbag module may be hot for
several minutes. For location of the
airbags, see Where Are the
Airbags? 0 73.

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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Warning

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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

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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.

Warning

{

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

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

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 0 339
and Event Data Recorders
0 339.

.

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.

United States

Canada and Mexico

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The words ON and OFF, or the
symbols for on and off, will be
visible during the system check.
When the system check is
complete, either the word ON or
OFF, or the symbol for on and off
will be visible. See Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator 0 124.

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

The passenger sensing system
works with sensors that are part of
the front outboard passenger seat
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 and knee
airbag should be allowed to inflate
or not.

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

Whenever possible, children 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 front
outboard passenger airbag(s), no
system is fail-safe. No one can
guarantee that an airbag will not

Warning

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Warning (Continued)

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

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

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

.

The front outboard passenger
seat is unoccupied.

.

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

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.

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

.

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

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

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

0 124.

The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn on the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag anytime the system
senses that a person of adult size is
sitting properly in the front outboard
passenger seat.

When the passenger sensing
system has allowed the airbags to
be enabled, the on indicator will light
and stay lit as a reminder that the
airbags are active.

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

Warning

{

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 0 124 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
and knee airbag if the system
determines that an infant is present
in a child restraint. If a child restraint
has been installed and the on
indicator is lit:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the child restraint from
the vehicle.

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

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

Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
0 100 or Securing Child
Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Rear Seat) 0 98.

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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 54.

6. Restart the vehicle.

The passenger sensing system
may or may not turn off the
airbags 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

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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 and knee airbag:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

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

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

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turn the airbags 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.

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

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.

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

the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 83

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.

Warning

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

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

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

Service Publications Ordering
Information 0 336.

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For up to 10 seconds after the
vehicle is turned off and the
battery is disconnected, an airbag
can still inflate during improper
service. You can be injured if you
are close to an airbag when it
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow
proper service procedures, and
make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so.

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

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

panel, inner door seals including the
speakers, any of the airbag
modules, ceiling or pillar garnish
trim, overhead console, front
sensors, side impact sensors,
or airbag wiring.

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

In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for the
front outboard passenger position,
which includes sensors that are part
of the passenger seat. The
passenger sensing system may not
operate properly if the original seat
trim is replaced with non-GM
covers, upholstery, or trim; or with
GM covers, upholstery, or trim
designed for a different vehicle. Any
object, such as an aftermarket seat
heater or a comfort-enhancing pad
or device, installed under or on top
of the seat fabric, could also
interfere with the operation of the
passenger sensing system. This
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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 78.

If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail
airbags, see Different Size Tires
and Wheels 0 283 for additional
important information.

If you have to modify your vehicle
because you have a disability and
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 0 329.

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 0 124.

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Caution

If an airbag covering is damaged,
opened, or broken, the airbag
may not work properly. Do not
open or break the airbag
coverings. If there are any
opened or broken airbag
coverings, have the airbag
covering and/or airbag module
replaced. For the location of the
airbags, see Where Are the
Airbags? 0 73. See your dealer
for service.

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

Warning

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

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Warning (Continued)

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 0 124.

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:

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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 67.
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 67.

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

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

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Warning

{

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.

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Warning

{

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

Warning

{

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

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

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

Warning

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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)
infant will suddenly become a
110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's
arms. An infant or child should be
secured in an appropriate
restraint.

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

{

Warning

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

.

Rearward-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.

Warning

{

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

Warning

{

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

Child Restraint Systems

Rear-Facing Infant Restraint

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

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

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Forward-Facing Child Restraint

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

A belt-positioning booster seat is
used for children who have
outgrown their forward-facing child
restraint. Boosters are designed to
improve the fit of the vehicle's seat
belt system until the child is large
enough for the vehicle seat belts to
fit properly without a booster seat.
See the seat belt fit test in Older
Children 0 84.

Booster Seats

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Securing an Add-On Child
Restraint in the Vehicle

Warning

{

A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child
restraint is not properly secured in
the vehicle. Secure the child
restraint properly in the vehicle
using the vehicle’s seat belt or
LATCH system, following the
instructions that came with that
child restraint and the instructions
in this manual.

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 91 for more information.

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

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When securing an add-on child
restraint, refer to the instructions
that come with the restraint which
may be on the restraint itself or in a
booklet, or both, and to this manual.
The child restraint instructions are
important, so if they are not
available, obtain a replacement
copy from the manufacturer.

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

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

availability in Canada, check with
Transport Canada or the Provincial
Ministry of Transportation office.

Securing the Child Within the
Child Restraint

Warning

{

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

Where to Put the Restraint

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

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

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

Warning

{

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

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

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Secure rear-facing child restraints
in a rear seat, even if the airbag
is off. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint in
the front seat, always move the
front passenger seat as far back
as it will go. It is better to secure
the child restraint in a rear seat.

See Passenger Sensing System
0 78 for additional information.

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

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

Depending on where you place the
child restraint and the size of the
child restraint, you may not be able
to access adjacent seat belts or
LATCH anchors for additional

passengers or child restraints.
Adjacent seating positions should
not be used if the child restraint
prevents access to or interferes with
the routing of the seat belt.

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

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

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

The LATCH system secures a child
restraint during driving or in a crash.
LATCH attachments on the child
restraint are used to attach the child
restraint to the anchors in the

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vehicle. The LATCH system is
designed to make installation of a
child restraint easier.

In order to use the LATCH system in
your vehicle, you need a child
restraint that has LATCH
attachments. LATCH-compatible
rear-facing and forward-facing child
seats can be properly installed
using either the LATCH anchors or
the vehicle’s seat belts. Do not use
both the seat belts and the LATCH
anchorage system to secure a
rear-facing or forward-facing
child seat.

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

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

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

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

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

29.5 kg (65 lbs).

See Securing Child Restraints (With

the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
0 100 or Securing Child Restraints
(With the Seat Belt in the Rear
Seat) 0 98.

Child restraints built after March
2014 will be labeled with the
specific child weight up to which the
LATCH system can be used to
install the restraint.

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

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

Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Seat) 0 100 or Securing
Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Rear Seat) 0 98.

Lower Anchors

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

Top Tether Anchor

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

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

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Some child restraints that have a
top tether are designed for use with
or without the top tether being
attached. Others require the top
tether always to be attached.

In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for your child
restraint.

To assist in locating the lower
anchors, each seating position with
lower anchors has two labels, near
the crease between the seatback
and the seat cushion.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether
Anchor Locations

The lower anchors are behind the

Rear Seat

j : Seating positions with two lower

anchors.

horizontal openings in the seat
cushion trim located below the
anchor label.

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i : Seating positions with top

tether anchors.

To assist in locating the top tether
anchors, the top tether anchor
symbol is near the top tether
anchors.

Top Tether Anchors

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The top tether anchors for each rear
seating position are on the back of
the rear seatback. The rear
compartment storage panel/cover
might need to be adjusted to access
the anchors. Be sure to use an
anchor on the same side of the
vehicle as the seating position
where the child restraint will be
placed.

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

According to accident statistics,
children and infants are safer when
properly restrained in a child
restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating
position. See Where to Put the
Restraint 0 90 for additional
information.

Securing a Child Restraint with
the LATCH System

Warning

{

A child could be seriously injured
or killed in a crash if the child
restraint is not properly attached
to the vehicle using either the
LATCH anchors or the vehicle
seat belt. Follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint
and the instructions in this
manual.

Warning

{

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

Warning

{

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.

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

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Caution

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

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

If you need to secure more than one
child restraint in the rear seat, see
Where to Put the Restraint 0 90.

1. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments to the lower
anchors. If the child restraint
does not have lower
attachments or the desired
seating position does not have
lower anchors, secure the child

restraint with the top tether and
the seat belts. Refer to the
child restraint manufacturer
instructions and the
instructions in this manual.

1.1. Find the lower anchors
for the desired seating
position.

1.2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.

If the head restraint
interferes with the proper
installation of the child
restraint, the head
restraint may be
removed. See “Head
Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” at the end
of this section.

1.3. Attach and tighten the
lower attachments on the
child restraint to the lower
anchors.

2. If the child restraint
manufacturer recommends that
the top tether be attached,
adjust the top tether to its full
length and attach it to the

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anchor, if equipped. Refer to
the child restraint instructions
and the following steps:

2.1. Find the top tether
anchor.

2.2. If you have an adjustable
head restraint, raise the
head restraint.

2.3. Route, attach, and tighten
the top tether according
to your child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions:

If the position you are
using does not have a
headrest or head restraint

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and you are using a
single tether, route the
tether over the seatback.

If the position you are
using does not have a
headrest or head restraint
and you are using a dual
tether, route the tether
over the seatback.

If the position you are
using has an adjustable
headrest or head restraint
and your are using a dual
tether, raise the headrest
or head restraint and
route the tether under the
headrest or head restraint
and around the headrest
or head restraint posts.

If the position being used
has an adjustable
headrest or head restraint
and a single tether is
being used, route the
tether between the
headrest or head restraint
posts.

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

Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation

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

To remove the head restraint:

1. Partially fold the seatback
forward. See Rear Seats 0 61
for additional information.

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

3. Store the head restraint in the
cargo area of the vehicle.

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

Warning

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

To reinstall the head restraint:

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

2. Push the head restraint down.

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

Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash

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

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

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

Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)

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

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 91 for how and where to

install the child restraint using
LATCH. If a child restraint is
secured in the vehicle using a seat
belt and it uses a top tether, see

Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 91 for

top tether anchor locations.

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

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

If more than one child restraint
needs to be installed in the rear
seat, be sure to read Where to Put
the Restraint 0 90.

1. Put the child restraint on
the seat.

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

Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 91.

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

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

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

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

5. To tighten the belt, push down
on the child restraint, pull the
shoulder portion of the belt to
tighten the lap portion of the
belt, and feed the shoulder belt
back into the retractor. When
installing a forward-facing child
restraint, it may be helpful to
use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you
tighten the belt.

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

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6. If the child restraint has a top
tether, follow the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions
regarding the use of the top
tether. See Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 91.

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

To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and
let it return to the stowed position.
If the top tether is attached to a top
tether anchor, disconnect it.