Buick Lacrosse 2010 User Manual

2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 1-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Doors . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-16

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...1-17

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .1-18

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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

Front Seats . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ..2-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Safety Belts . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

Storage . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 3-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 3-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 3-2

Instruments and Controls . . . . 4-1

Instrument Panel Overview.... 4-4

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4-6

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-12

Information Displays . . . . . . . . ..4-26

Vehicle Messages.... . . . . . . . . 4-33

Vehicle Personalization.... . . . 4-39

OnStar

Universal Remote System . . . . 4-47

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .5-5

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 6-2

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....6-12

Audio Players . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .6-20

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 6-34

Phone . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... .6-42

System . . . . . . . . . ... . . 4-45

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . .7-1

Air Vents..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . 7-8

Driving and Operating . . . . . . .. 8-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . .8-17

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 8-28

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .... . . 8-31

Brakes . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 8-31

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 8-35

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 8-38

Object Detection Systems . . . . 8-40

Fuel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 8-48

Towing . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 8-52

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 8-58

Vehicle Care .... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Vehicle Checks.... . . . . . .. . . . . . 9-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . .. . . 9-35

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Electrical System . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-41

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-79

Towing . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 9-83

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-86

Service and Maintenance . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 10-2

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 10-7

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 10-10

Technical Data . . . . .... . . . . . . . 11-1

Vehicle Identification.... . . . . . . 11-1

Vehicle Data.... . . . . . . . . . . ....11-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 12-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 12-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 12-13

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Introduction iii

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This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada,

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iv Introduction

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Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from:

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

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com

Using this Manual

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

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

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

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

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

WARNING

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These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

Introduction v

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 : This symbol is shown when

you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.

* : This symbol is shown when

you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

Vehicle Symbol Chart

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

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

or OnStar

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

} : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

vi Introduction

2 NOTES

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation (Key

Access) . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation (Keyless

Access) . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Remote Vehicle Start ... . . . . . . 1-8

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-10

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 1-11

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-12

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-13

Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . 1-13

Immobilizer .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . 1-14

Immobilizer Operation

(Key Access) . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 1-14

Immobilizer Operation

(Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . ... 1-15

Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .... 1-17

Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror .... . . 1-17

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-18

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 1-20

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

1-2 Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys

WARNING

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Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.

WARNING

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Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keyless access transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children.

The key, that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, can be used for the ignition and all locks if the vehicle is a key access vehicle. If the vehicle has the keyless ignition, the key can be used for the locks.

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

See your dealer/retailer if a new key is needed.

Notice: If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.

If you are locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program

on page 12‑6 on page 4‑45

or OnStar®System

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement page 12‑16

regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry Canada.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

If there is a decrease in the 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.

for information

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)

The transmitter functions will work up to 20 m (65 feet) away from the vehicle. On vehicles with remote start the distance will be greater.

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

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RKE without Remote Start Shown

The following may be available:

Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.

The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking, see “Locking Feedback” under Vehicle

Personalization

If the driver door is open when pressed, all doors lock except the driver door, if enabled through the vehicle personalization.

on page 4‑39

Q is

If the passenger door is open when

Q is pressed, all doors lock.

Pressing theft-deterrent system. See

Anti-Theft Alarm System page 1‑13

Q may also arm the

K (Unlock): Press to unlock the

driver door or all doors, see “Door Unlock Options” under Vehicle

Personalization

The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate unlocking, see “Unlock Feedback” under Vehicle

Personalization

Pressing theft-deterrent system. See

Anti-Theft Alarm System page 1‑13

V (Remote Trunk Release):

Press and hold to unlock the trunk.

on page 4‑39

K will disarm the

7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic

Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps.

Press and hold two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the

turn signals flash until again or the vehicle is started.

7 for at least

7 is pressed

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): For

vehicles with this feature, press and then press and hold / within

five seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle

Start

on page 1‑8

information.

for additional

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Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/ retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed.

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the Replace Battery in Remote Key message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery in Remote Key” under Key and Lock Messages on page 4‑37.

The battery is not rechargeable. See your dealer/retailer to replace the battery.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)

The Keyless Access System lets you lock and unlock the doors and access the trunk without removing the remote transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The keyless access transmitter should be within 1 m (3 feet) of the door or trunk being opened.

Keyless Unlocking

With the keyless access transmitter within 1 m (3 feet), approach the front door and pull the handle to unlock and open the door. If the transmitter is recognized, the door will unlock and open.

Entering any door other than the driver door will always cause all of the doors to unlock. This is not customizable.

To customize which doors unlock when the driver's door is opened, see “Door Unlock Options” under

Vehicle Personalization page 4‑39

Lock Sensor

When all doors are closed and the ignition is off, the vehicle can be locked by pressing this area on the door handle. This feature will be available for several minutes after the vehicle has been turned off.

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Keyless Trunk Opening

Lift up on the touch pad located above the license plate to open the trunk if the keyless access transmitter is within range.

Transmitter Buttons

See the information on how the transmitter buttons function earlier in this section under “Remote Keyless Transmitter Operation (Key Access)”.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

Only keyless access transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Any remaining transmitters will need to be reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to five transmitters matched to it.

Programming with a Recognized Transmitter

A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. To program, the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be with you.

1. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the cupholder.

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

The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays Ready For Remote #2, 3, 4 or 5.

3. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is located inside the center console storage area under the cupholder. The cupholder will need to be pulled out to access the transmitter pocket.

4. Press the ignition. When the transmitter is learned the DIC will display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press the unlock button.

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3 through 5.

When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 5 seconds to exit programming mode.

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-7

Programming without a Recognized Transmitter

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

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

The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays Remote Learn Pending, Please Wait.

2. Wait for ten minutes until the DIC displays Press Engine Start Button To Learn and then press the ignition.

The DIC displays will again show Remote Learn Pending, Please Wait.

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

The DIC display should now show Ready For Remote # 1.

4. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is located inside the center console storage area under the cupholder. The cupholder will need to be pulled out to access the transmitter pocket.

5. Press the ignition. When the transmitter is learned the DIC will display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press the unlock button.

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4 through 6.

When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 5 seconds to exit programming mode.

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery

If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display No Remote Detected when you try to start the vehicle. The Replace Battery in Remote Key message may also be displayed at this time.

1-8 Keys, Doors and Windows

To start the vehicle:

1. Remove the cupholder from the center console storage area.

2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up.

3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the ignition control. See Starting the Engine

page 8‑20

information about the vehicle's keyless ignition with push start.

Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.

, for additional

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the Replace Battery in Remote Key message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery in Remote Key” under Key and Lock Messages on page 4‑37.

The battery is not rechargeable. See your dealer/retailer to replace the battery.

Remote Vehicle Start

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

This button transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.

To enable and disable remote start, see “Remote Vehicle Start” under

Vehicle Personalization page 4‑39

/ will be on the RKE

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

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start

To start the engine using the remote start feature:

1. Press

2. Within five seconds, press and

Q on the RKE transmitter.

The vehicle's doors will be locked.

hold

/ until the turn signal

lamps flash. This confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received. Once the vehicle is started, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running.

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-9

3. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN (Key Access), or select the ON/RUN/START ignition position (Keyless Access), to drive the vehicle.

The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in ON/RUN (Key Access) or ON/RUN/START (Keyless Access).

Vehicles with an automatic climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperature during a remote start. When the key is turned to ON/RUN (Key Access), or the ON/RUN/START ignition position is selected (Keyless Access), the climate control system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was last turned off.

Vehicles with heated or heated and ventilated front seats can have this feature turn on automatically during a remote start see “Remote Start Heated Seats” and “Remote Start Vented Seats” under Vehicle

Personalization

on page 4‑39

for

more information.

Extending Engine Run Time

For a 10 minute extension, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running. The remote start can only be extended once.

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

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

A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles.

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

Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start

To shut off the engine:

Press / until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition on and then back off.

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Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work

The remote start will not operate if:

The key is in the ignition (Key Access) or the ignition is in any position other than OFF (Keyless Access).

The transmitter is in the vehicle (Keyless Access).

The hood is not closed.

The hazard warning flashers are on.

There is an emission control system malfunction.

The engine coolant temperature is too high.

The oil pressure is low.

Two remote vehicle starts have already been used.

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

Door Locks

WARNING

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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

(Continued)

WARNING (Continued)

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

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

To lock and unlock the door, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key from the outside and the door lock knob or switch from the inside.

From inside the vehicle with the doors locked, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it.

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-11

Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. If the driver door is open, or the key is in the ignition the driver door unlocks.

For more information see:

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 1‑3 Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) page 1‑5

Power Door Locks page 1‑11

Vehicle Personalization page 4‑39

or Remote

Power Door Locks

The power door lock switches are located on the center of the instrument panel.

K (Unlock): Press to unlock all

doors.

Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.

See Vehicle Personalization

page 4‑39

for more information.

Safety Locks

Press the button on the driver door armrest to activate the safety locks on the passenger rear doors.

This switch also disables the rear power windows.

Once activated, the light, located on the switch, illuminates and goes out when deactivated.

If the light flashes the feature may not be working properly.

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Doors

Trunk

WARNING

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Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, 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.

(Continued)

WARNING (Continued)

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

Close all of the windows.

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

Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index.

If the vehicle has a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.

For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 8‑26.

Remote Trunk Release

To open the trunk from the outside the vehicle, press the

the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or by pressing the touchpad above the license plate.

V button on

Emergency Trunk Release Handle

Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-13

There is an emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch. On some vehicles, the release handle can be accessed by folding the rear seat center seatback. See Rear Seats

on page 2‑9

handle to open the trunk from the inside.

. Pull the release

Rear Seat Pass-Through

The vehicle has a small door in the rear seat. This door allows access to the trunk from inside the vehicle.

The rear seat armrest must be down for the pass-through door to open. To release the pass-through door, pull the release handle. To close the door, raise it and push it until it latches.

Vehicle Security

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal.

Anti-Theft Alarm System

This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.

Arming the System

To arm the system, press Q on the RKE transmitter.

The alarm automatically arms after about 30 seconds. The security light, located on the instrument panel, flashes.

V on the RKE transmitter to

Press open the trunk without setting off the alarm. The system rearms when the trunk is closed.

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Disarming the System

To disarm the system, do one of the following:

Press K on the RKE transmitter.

Approach the vehicle with the RKE transmitter (Keyless Access).

Start the engine.

The alarm automatically disarms.

How to Detect a Tamper Condition

If K is pressed and the horn sounds, an attempted break-in has occurred while the system was armed.

If the alarm has been activated, the Theft Attempted message will appear on the DIC. See Key and

Lock Messages

additional information.

on page 4‑37

for

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement page 12‑16

regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry Canada.

for information

Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)

This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)

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

The system has one or more transmitters that are 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 ignition off and try again.

If the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless access transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console. See

“No Remote Detected” under Key and Lock Messages on page 4‑37.

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

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

Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Turn the control knob to the L (left) or R (right) selecting the driver or passenger mirror.

2. Push the control knob to the left, right, up, or down to adjust the mirror.

Vehicles with the memory feature can store a preferred mirror position. See “Memory Seats” under Power

Seat Adjustment

more information.

on page 2‑4

for

Folding Mirrors

Manual Foldaway Mirrors

Vehicles with manual folded mirrors are folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position.

Automatic Dimming Feature

The driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of the headlamps behind you.

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Turn Signal Indicator

The vehicle might have a turn signal indicator lamp that is built into the mirror housing. The turn signal lamp flashes with the use of the vehicle's turn signal and hazard flashers.

Heated Mirrors

For vehicles with heated mirrors:

< (Rear Window Defogger):

Press to heat the mirrors.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Automatic Climate Control System on page 7‑1

for more information.

Park Tilt Mirrors

If the vehicle has the memory package, the outside mirrors have a park tilt feature. This feature automatically tilts the outside mirrors to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the driver to view the curb for parallel parking.

The passenger and driver mirrors return to their original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned off or to OFF/LOCK.

This feature can be turned on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle

Personalization

more information.

on page 4‑39

for

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Adjust this mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up, down, or side-to-side. To reduce headlamp glare during night-time use, move the lever at the bottom of the mirror to the right.

Vehicles with OnStar additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar

page 4‑45

about the services OnStar provides.

for more information

have three

System

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Windows

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

Power Windows

The power window switches located on the driver door control all four windows. The passenger door only has a window switch that controls that window. Push the switch down to open the window. Pull the front of the switch up to close it.

The switches work when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 8‑20.

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Express Window Operation

Windows with an express-up or down feature allow the window to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. Rear windows only have express down. Pull a window switch up or push it down all the way, release it, and the window goes down or up automatically. Stop the window by pushing or pulling the switch.

Rear Window Lockout

The rear window lockout button v is located on the driver door near the window switches. Press the button to disable the rear window controls. The light on the button illuminates, indicating the feature is in use. The rear windows still can be

raised or lowered using the driver window switches when the lockout feature is active. To restore power to the rear windows, press the button again. The light on the button will go out. If the light flashes, the feature may not be working properly.

This switch also activates the Safety Locks. See Power Door Locks

page 1‑11

for more information.

Programming the Power Windows

If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery.

To program each front window, follow these steps:

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

2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open.

3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed.

4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed.

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

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Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor toward you or move it to the side to reduce glare.

Rear Window Sunshade

On vehicles with this feature the switch

Q is located on the center

console, to the right of the shifter.

The engine must be running to operate it.

Press the switch lower the sunshade.

If the shade is up, and the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) it will automatically lower. When the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) it does not automatically raise itself. To raise the sunshade, press the front of the switch.

Q to raise or

Roof

Sunroof

On vehicles with a sunroof, the switch is located on the overhead console.

The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 8‑20.

Vent

The sunroof has an express-vent open feature. From the closed position, press the rear of the sunroof switch (B) to the first detent to vent the sunroof. To close the sunroof, press the front of the sunroof switch (A) to the second detent.

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Express-Open/Express-Close

To express-open the sunroof from the closed or vent position, fully press and release the rear of the switch (B). The sunroof opens automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the switch (A). The sunroof closes automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time.

If the sunshade is closed, it opens automatically with the sunroof but can also be express-opened/ express-closed by using the sunshade control (C) (D). The sunshade cannot be fully closed with the sunroof open.

To express-open the sunshade from the closed position, fully press and release the rear of the switch (C). The sunshade opens automatically. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time. To express-close the sunshade, fully press and release the front of the switch (D). The sunshade closes automatically. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time.

Notice: Forcing the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel may cause damage and the sunroof may not operate properly. Always close the glass panel before closing the sunshade.

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

Anti-Pinch Feature

If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof, and sunshade will then return to the open or vent position. To close the sunroof once the obstruction has been removed, refer to the "Express-Open/Express-Close" functions described previously.

Do not keep the sunroof open for long periods of time while the vehicle is not in use. Debris can collect in the tracks, damage the sunroof operation and plug the water draining system.

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2 NOTES

Seats and Restraints 2-1

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 2-4

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 2-9

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-13

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy ....... . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Safety Belt Extender ... . . . . . . 2-22

Safety System Check . . . . . .. . 2-22

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . .. . 2-23

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 2-23

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 2-26

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 2-27

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 2-28

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 2-29

What Will You See After an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . 2-31

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 2-35

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 2-36

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 2-37

Replacing Airbag System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . .. . 2-37

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 2-43

Where to Put the Restraint . . . 2-44 Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH

System) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 2-46

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . .. . 2-52

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Seat ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55

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Head Restraints

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

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

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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.

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

Front Seat

To raise or lower the head restraint, press the release 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.

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