Cadillac 2016 CTS User Manual

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

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

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

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 103

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 163

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 178

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 328

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 342

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

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Introduction

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

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22990214_US

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

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

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.

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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

manual has additional instructions or information.

* : Shown when the service

manual has additional instructions or information.

0 : Shown when there is more

information on another page — “see page.”

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light

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

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

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

( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child Restraints

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

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

a : Under Pressure

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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2 NOTES

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

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

Initial Drive Information

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

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

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

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 14

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 14

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Passenger Sensing System . . . 15

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 18

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

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

Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Vehicle Features

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

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Driver Information

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

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

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

Front Automatic Braking (FAB)

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

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

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

Surround Vision (CTS Only) . . . 22 Curb View Camera

(CTS-V Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 23

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

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

Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Automatic Parking

Assist (APA) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)

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

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

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

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

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

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

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

Car Wash Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . 26

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents 0 176.

2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

and Lane-Change Signals

0 159.

3. Manual Mode 0 202 (If Equipped).

4. Instrument Cluster 0 112.

5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 105.

6. Hazard Warning Flashers

0 159.

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 238

(If Equipped).

Start/Stop Disable Switch (If Equipped). See Starting the Engine 0 195.

7. Light Sensor (If Equipped). See

Automatic Headlamp System

0 158.

Solar Sensor. See Dual

Automatic Climate Control System 0 169.

8. Infotainment 0 163.

9. Glove Box Button. See Glove Box 0 100.

Automatic Parking Assist Button (If Equipped). See

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 225.

Parking Assist Button. See

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 225.

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

11. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 169.

12. Instrument Panel Storage

0 100.

Wireless Charging Pad (If Equipped) (Out of View). See

Wireless Charging 0 109

13. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 206.

14. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode Control 0 208.

15. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0 200.

Manual Mode Button. See Automatic Transmission 0 200.

16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions 0 193.

17. Steering Wheel Controls 0 105.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 129.

18. Horn 0 105.

19. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 104.

20. Cruise Control 0 214 (If Equipped).

Adaptive Cruise Control 0 217

(If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 232 (If Equipped).

Heated Steering Wheel 0 105

(If Equipped).

21. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 160.

22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 132 (If Equipped).

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

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 121.

24. Hood Release. See Hood 0 251.

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25. Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Switch. See Electric Parking Brake 0 204.

Initial Drive Information

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

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

Stop/Start System

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 automatic engine stop/start function can be disabled using the switch. See Starting the Engine 0 195.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away.

Press the button to remove the key. The key can be used for all locks.

K to unlock the driver door or

Press all doors.

Q to lock all doors.

Press

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

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Press X twice quickly to release

the trunk.

7 and release to initiate

Press vehicle locator.

Press and hold three seconds to sound the panic alarm.

7 again to cancel the panic

Press alarm.

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

7 for more than

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.

3. 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 33.

/ until the

Door Locks

Keyless Access

Press the button on the door handle and pull the handle when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within range. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

Manual Operation

From outside, use the key in the driver door. The key cylinder is covered by a cap. See Door Locks 0 35.

From the inside rear doors, push down on the door lock knob on top of the door. To unlock a door, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and again to open it.

Power Door Locks

From outside, press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

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From inside, press Q or K. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when locked. See Power Door Locks 0 37.

Trunk

To open the trunk, press | on the driver door, press

on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or press the touch pad on the rear of the vehicle after unlocking all doors.

For Keyless Access, press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate when the

X twice quickly

RKE transmitter is in range. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29 and Trunk 0 39.

Windows

The driver power window switches control all the windows. The passenger switch only controls that window.

Press the switch down to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Power Windows 0 46.

Seat Adjustment

Power Seats

High Performance Seat

To adjust the seat:

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

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

If equipped, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.

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V-Series Seat Adjustment

High Performance Seat

1. Feature Select

2. Up

3. Rearward

4. Down

5. Forward

Move Feature Select (1) to display seat adjustments on the center stack. Press and release or hold to scroll through features.

Press Up (2) to make upward adjustments of the selected feature.

Press Rearward (3) to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature.

Press Down (4) to make downward adjustments of the selected feature.

Press Forward (5) to make forward adjustments of the selected feature.

See Power Seat Adjustment 0 54.

Lumbar Adjustment

Base Seat

To adjust the lumbar and bolster support, if equipped:

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

Press and hold the adjustment control up or down to increase or decrease seatback bolster support, if equipped.

Bolster Adjustment

If equipped, to increase or decrease the seatback bolster support, press and hold the recliner control up and down.

See Lumbar Adjustment 0 56.

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V-Series Bolster Support

4–Way Lumbar Support

To adjust lumbar support, if equipped:

High Performance Seat

Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) to scroll to lumbar support on the center stack.

Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to adjust lumbar forward or rearward.

Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust lumbar support up or down.

Cushion Bolster

To adjust cushion bolster support, if equipped:

Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) to scroll to bolster support on the center stack.

Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to adjust bolster support inward or outward.

Back Bolster Support

To adjust back bolster support, if equipped:

Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) to scroll to upper back support on the center stack.

Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to adjust back support forward or rearward.

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Reclining Seatbacks

Base Seat

To adjust the seatback:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

High Performance Seat

To adjust the seatback:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks 0 57.

Memory Features

The SET, 1, 2, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt and telescoping steering column (if equipped).

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/RUN/ START or ACC/ACCESSORY.

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When Easy Exit Options is enabled in the personalization menu, the seats will move rearward when the ignition is changed to OFF and driver door is opened within a short time.

See Memory Seats 0 58 and Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Front Seats

If equipped, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START.

J or z to heat the driver or

Press passenger seat cushion and seatback.

C or { to ventilate the driver

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

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

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60.

Head Restraint Adjustment

If equipped with base seats, the vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

If equipped with high performance seats, the vehicle’s front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted.

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 52 and Power Seat Adjustment 0 54.

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Safety Belts

Passenger Sensing System

The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No

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

Safety Belts 0 64.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 65.

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 66.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 89.

other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 77.

The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console are visible when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 119.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior

Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door.

To adjust each mirror:

1. Press L (Left) or R (Right) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.

3. Adjust each mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.

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4. Press O to deselect the mirror.

See Power Mirrors 0 44.

Interior

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

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

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 45.

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.

Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel

If equipped, the control is on the left side of the steering column.

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

Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

To set the power tilt wheel memory position, see Memory Seats 0 58.

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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamp

To change the dome lamp settings, press the following:

OFF : Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open.

DOOR : The lamp comes on when a door is opened.

ON : Turns the lamp on.

Reading Lamps

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

To manually turn the reading lamps on or off:

Press the lamp lenses over the rear passenger doors.

For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 160.

Exterior Lighting

Press m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp.

There are four positions:

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O : Turns off the exterior lamps.

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

O again to reactivate the

AUTO mode.

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

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the headlamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 155 and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 157.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

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

HI : Use for fast wipes.

LO : Use for slow wipes.

INT : Use this setting for intermittent

wipes or Rainsense™, if equipped. For intermittent wipes, move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn

the

x INT band up for more

frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

If equipped with Rainsense and the feature is enabled in vehicle personalization, move the windshield wiper lever to INT and

turn the sensitivity to moisture.

x INT band to adjust the

Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture.

Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture.

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

To turn the Rainsense feature on or off, see “Rain Sense Wipers” under Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.

1X : For a single wipe, briefly move

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

n L : Pull the lever toward you to

spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 105.

Climate Controls

The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.

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Climate Control Buttons

1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

2. Fan Control

3. OFF (Fan)

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

5. Recirculation

6. Rear Window Defogger

7. Defrost

8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

Climate Touch Screen Controls

1. Outside Temperature Display

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2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

3. Fan Control

4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)

5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning)

6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button)

7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch Screen)

8. Air Delivery Mode Control

See Dual Automatic Climate Control

System 0 169 and Rear Climate Control System 0 174 (if equipped).

Transmission

Tap Shift

If equipped, permanent Tap Shift Mode may be entered with the shift lever in D (Drive), by pressing the M (Manual Mode) button on the top of the shift lever.

Temporary Tap Shift Mode may be entered while in D (Drive) using the tap shift controls on the back of the steering wheel.

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See Manual Mode 0 202.

Starting the Engine

When first starting the vehicle, the engine idle speed will be elevated to allow the catalytic converter, an emissions control device, to quickly reach operating temperature. After approximately 20 seconds, the engine will begin to transition to its normal, quieter idle speed, which can vary depending on the temperature. This is normal operation.

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition, if equipped. 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 the system on

and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on.

+RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press the control up briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If the cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. To increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to the first detent. To increase speed to the next 5 km/h

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(5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press +RES up to the second detent.

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. To decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− down to the first detent. To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press SET− down to the second detent.

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control 0 214 or Adaptive Cruise Control 0 217 (if equipped).

Driver Information Center (DIC)

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

y or z : Press to move up or

down in a list.

S or T : Press to move between

the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press

previous menu.

SEL : Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 129.

S to go back to the

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

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 232.

V, when a vehicle

Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System

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

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

See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System 0 234.

Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

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

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

0 238 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 238.

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 side 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)

0 236 and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 236.

Surround Vision (CTS Only)

If equipped, views around the vehicle display on the center stack to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers.

See “Surround Vision” under

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 225.

Front Vision Camera

If equipped, a view of the area in front of the vehicle displays on the center stack to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers.

See “Front Vision Camera” under

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 225.

Curb View Camera (CTS-V Only)

If equipped, a view of the area in front of the vehicle displays on the center stack to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers. The display shows a front, top down view at the top of the screen and left and right front camera images on the bottom.

See “Curb View Camera (CTS-V Series Only)” under Assistance

Systems for Parking or Backing 0 225.

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Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack 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 0 225.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System

If equipped, the RCTA system uses a triangle with an arrow displayed on the RVC screen 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 0 225.

Parking Assist

If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking

and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen 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.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 225.

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 0 225.

O to

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System

If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) it also has the RAB system, which is designed to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by backing crashes when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). If the system detects the vehicle is backing too fast to avoid a crash with a detected object behind your vehicle in your path, it may automatically brake hard to a stop.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 225.

Power Outlets

Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct Current

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

The vehicle has three 12-volt accessory power outlets:

Inside the center console storage in front of the armrest cover.

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Inside the storage area under the armrest cover.

On the rear of the center console, if equipped.

These outlets are powered while the vehicle is in ON/RUN/START or ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.

Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet.

See Power Outlets 0 107.

Sunroof

If equipped, the sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in ON/ RUN/START or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Ignition

Positions 0 193 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 197.

The passenger side switch (2) operates the sunshade. Press and release the front or rear of the switch (2) to express open or express close the sunshade. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch (2) again.

See Sunroof 0 49.

The driver side switch (1) operates the sunroof.

Vent : Press and release the rear of the switch (1) to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press and hold the front of the switch (1) to close the sunroof vent.

Express Open/Express Close :

With the sunroof in the vent position, press the rear of the switch (1) a second time to express open the sunroof. Press the front of the switch to express close the sunroof. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch (1) again.

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

StabiliTrak assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off TCS, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak

button

Y on the center

console. instrument cluster. The appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages 0 142.

Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button

control back on.

i illuminates in the

Y again to turn traction

To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold the

TCS/StabiliTrak button center console until

illuminate in the instrument cluster. The appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride

Control System Messages 0 142.

Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button

Y again to turn on both

systems.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 206.

The vehicle has Driver Mode Control and may have Competitive Driving Mode. See Driver Mode

Control 0 208 and Competitive Driving Mode (V-Series Only) 0 211.

Tire Pressure Monitor

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

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Y on the

g and i

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 0 189. 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.

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See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 294.

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) 0 129. When remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages 0 138.

2. Press SEL on the DIC controls and hold SEL 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.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset.

See Engine Oil Life System 0 261.

Car Wash Guidelines

Caution

Some automatic car washes can cause damage to the vehicle, wheels and ground effects. Automatic car washes are not

(Continued)

Caution (Continued)

recommended, due to lack of clearance for the undercarriage and/or wide rear tires and wheels. See "Washing the Vehicle" under Exterior Care 0 318.

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.

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Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

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

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

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Keys and Locks

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 33

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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

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

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 45

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . . . 48

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 41

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 42

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

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

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This key, inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for the driver door, and rear folding seats.

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

See your dealer if a new key is needed.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Do not make changes or modifications to the RKE. This 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.

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

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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 transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later in this section.

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

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

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Pressing system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 41.

If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding

one second will fold the mirrors. The auto mirror folding feature will not operate unless it is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

If equipped, pressing lock the fuel door.

Q (Lock) : 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 0 147.

If the driver door is open when pressed, all doors will lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock if enabled through the vehicle personalization. See Vehicle Personalization 0 147. If the

passenger door is open when pressed, all doors lock.

Q is

K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the

driver door or all doors. See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.. When remotely unlocking the vehicle at night, the headlamps and back-up lamps will come on for about 30 seconds to light your approach to the vehicle. The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking.

SeeVehicle Personalization 0 147.

Pressing system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 41.

Q may also arm the alarm

K will disarm the alarm

Q for

Q will also

If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding

one second will unfold the mirrors. The auto mirror folding feature will not operate unless it is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Press and hold fully open. Windows will not operate unless remote window operation is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

If equipped, pressing unlock the fuel door.

K for

K until the windows

K will also

/ (Remote Start) : Press and

release press and hold

four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33.

Q and then immediately

/ for at least

7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic

Alarm) : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and

hold

7 for more than three seconds

to sound the panic alarm. The horn

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sounds and the turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until

pressed again or the vehicle is started.

7 is

X (Remote Trunk Release) :

Press twice quickly to release the trunk.

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.

Keyless Access Operation

The Keyless Access system lets you lock and unlock the doors and access the trunk without removing the RKE transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened. If equipped, there will be a button on the outside door handles.

The Keyless Access system can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock press from the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door

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

Driver Door Shown, Passenger

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.

Similar

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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 door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on a passenger door handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:

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

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

Passive Locking

The Keyless Access system will lock the vehicle lock several seconds after all doors are closed if the vehicle is off and at least one 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.

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If passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle.

To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Temporary Disable Passive Locking Feature

Temporarily disable the passive locking by pressing and holding

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

disabled until is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.

If equipped with a locking fuel door, the fuel door will also lock at this time.

Keyless Trunk Opening

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

Q on the interior door

Key Access

To access a vehicle with a weak transmitter battery, see Door Locks 0 35.

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. 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. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See your dealer to program transmitters to this vehicle.

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 when starting the vehicle. See Key and Lock Messages 0 139.

To start the vehicle:

1. Open the center console storage area and remove the rubber mat.

2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket.

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

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Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.

Battery Replacement

Caution

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

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

1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out.

2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom center of the transmitter. Do not use the key slot.

3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.

4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

5. Align the front and back housing, then snap the transmitter together.

Remote Vehicle Start

This feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle.

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/ (Remote Vehicle Start) : This

button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.

The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear window defogger may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear defog indicator light does not come on during remote start.

If equipped, the heated and ventilated front seats may also come on when the vehicle personalization setting is enabled. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60.

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.

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

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

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 29.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start

1. Press and release RKE transmitter.

2. Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. This confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received.

During the remote start, the doors will be locked and the parking lamps will remain on as long as the engine is running.

The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in ON/RUN.

3. Press the brake pedal and select the ON/RUN ignition mode to drive the vehicle.

Q on the

Extending Engine Run Time

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

The remote start can only be extended once.

When the remote start is extended, the second 10 minute period is added on to the first 10 minutes for a total of 20 minutes.

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

Then the ignition must be changed to ON/RUN and then back to OFF before the remote start procedure can be used again.

Canceling a Remote Start

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

Press and hold parking lamps turn off.

/ until the

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Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then back off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work

The remote start will not operate if any of the following occur:

The ignition is in any mode other than off.

The transmitter is in the vehicle.

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

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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.

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.

Warning

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Warning (Continued)

Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from happening.

Inside the Vehicle

On the rear doors, push down on the door lock knob to lock the door manually. Pull once on the door handle to unlock the door and again to open the door.

Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors automatically. See Power Door Locks 0 37.

Outside the Vehicle

Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the key cylinder on the driver front door, or the key cylinder on the passenger front door, if equipped. The key cylinder is covered with a cap.

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Keyless Access

If equipped, use the Keyless Access system to lock and unlock the door. When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle, press the lock/unlock button. When unlocking from the driver door, the first press unlocks that door; press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

Key Cylinder Access

To access the key cylinder:

1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position.

2. Insert the key (4) into the slot (3) on the bottom of the cap (2) and pry outward.

3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove.

4. Use the key (4) in the cylinder.

To replace the cap:

1. Pull the door handle to the open position.

2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the back of the cap (8) between the seal (5) and the metal base (6).

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3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place.

4. Release the door handle.

Power Door Locks

Q (Lock) : Press to lock the doors.

The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated.

K (Unlock) : 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.

Q on the door lock switch

Press again, or press

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

Delayed locking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Q on the RKE

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Automatic Door Locks

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

To unlock the doors:

Press

K on a door.

Shift the transmission into P (Park).

Automatic door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Lockout Protection

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

If the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open, when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter is detected and the

number of RKE transmitters inside has not reduced, the driver door will unlock and the horn will chirp three times.

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 only the driver door will unlock. The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menus. See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Q on the

Safety Locks

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

Press

Z { to activate the safety

locks on the rear doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated.

The rear door power windows are also disabled. See Power Windows 0 46.

Z { again to deactivate the

Press lockout switch.

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If an inside rear door handle is being pulled at the same time the safety lock is deactivated, 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.

Doors

Trunk

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

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

Close all of the windows.

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

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

Warning

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

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

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

See Engine Exhaust 0 199.

Trunk Release

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

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Press

| on the driver door.

Press

X twice quickly on the

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate when all doors are unlocked.

The trunk can be opened while the vehicle is locked by pressing the touch pad above the license plate while the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear of the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

Close the trunk by pulling on the handle. Do not use the handle as a tie-down.

Rear Seat Pass-Through

Use the rear seat pass-through door when transporting long items.

To open, pull down the rear seat armrest. Pull the lever all the way down to release the door.

To close, push it up and back into place. Try to open the door without pulling up on the lever to make sure it is locked into place.

Emergency Trunk Release Handle

Caution

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

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

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After use, return to the stored position.

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 trunk 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 on the interior of the door.

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

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

Q on the RKE

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

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

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

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

K on the RKE

Disarming the Alarm System

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

Press

K on the RKE transmitter.

Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access system.

Start the vehicle.

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

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

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

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

How to Detect a Tamper Condition

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

If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Security Messages 0 145.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system.

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

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

The immobilization system is disarmed when the pushbutton start is activated to enter the ACC/ ACCESSORY mode or the ON/ RUN/START mode and a valid transmitter is present in the vehicle.

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

The system has one or more RKE transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in the

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vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle.

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

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

If the vehicle will not change ignition modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/ RUN/START, OFF), and the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console. See Key and Lock Messages 0 139.

If the ignition modes will not change with the other transmitter, your vehicle needs service. If the ignition does change modes, the first transmitter may be faulty. See the dealer.

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29.

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

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

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

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

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Power Mirrors

To adjust each mirror:

1. Press L (Left) or R (Right) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.

3. Adjust each mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.

4. Press

O to deselect the mirror.

Power Folding Mirrors

The outside mirrors fold inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold the mirrors move the selector

switch to arrow on the control pad. Both mirrors will fold. Press the down arrow again to return the mirrors to their original position.

Reset the power folding mirrors if:

To reset the power folding mirrors, fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the controls. A noise may be heard during the resetting. This sound is normal after a manual folding operation.

O and press the down

They are obstructed while folding.

They are accidentally manually folded or unfolded.

They do not stay in the unfolded position.

They vibrate at normal driving speeds.

The vehicle may have an Auto Mirror Folding feature, see Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 29 and Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Memory Mirrors

If equipped, the vehicle may have memory mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 58.

Automatic Dimming

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

Heated Mirrors

: If equipped, the rear window

defogger also heats the outside mirrors.

See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 169.

Reverse Tilt Mirrors

If equipped with memory seats, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the

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vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the curb to be seen when parallel parking.

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

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

The ignition is turned off.

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

To turn this feature on or off, see Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors

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

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

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

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

Windows

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

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

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

Power Windows

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Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat, use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows. See Keys 0 28.

The driver power window switches control all the windows. The passenger switch only controls that window.

Press the switch down to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) allows the use of the power windows after the ignition has been turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 197.

Express-Down/Up Windows

The express feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch.

Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature.

Cancel the express mode by briefly pressing or pulling the switch.

Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature

If equipped, if any object is in the path of the window when the express-up is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation after the obstruction or condition is removed.

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Express Window Anti-Pinch Override

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

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

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

Programming the Power Windows

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

To program:

1. With the ignition in ON/RUN/ START or ACC/ACCESSORY, 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.

Comfort Open

To open the windows remotely, press and hold

transmitter until the windows fully open.

K on the RKE

Window Lockout

This feature prevents the rear windows from operating except from the driver position.

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Press Z { to activate the window

lockout on the rear doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated.

The rear door safety locks are also enabled. See Safety Locks 0 38.

Z { again to deactivate the

Press lockout switch.

Sun Visors

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

Rear Window Sunshade

If equipped with a rear window sunshade, the switch is on the overhead console. The sunshade only operates with the ignition in ON/RUN/START.

To open the sunshade, press and release the switch. The sunshade will fully extend. To close the

sunshade, press and release the switch again. The sunshade will fully close.

When shifting the vehicle into R (Reverse), the sunshade will automatically retract if it is extended. It will re-extend after a short delay when shifting into D (Drive).

Rear Passenger Door Sunshades

If equipped, use the handle to pull the sunshade up and attach to the holder at the top of the window. There is also a small shade for the rear corner of the window.

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To close the sunshade, use the handle to unhook and hold it while it retracts down.

Roof

Sunroof

If equipped, the sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 197.

The driver side switch (1) operates the sunroof.

Vent : Press and release the rear of the switch (1) to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically

open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press the front of the switch (1) to close the sunroof vent.

Express Open/Express Close :

With the sunroof in the vent position, push the rear of the switch (1) a second time to express open the sunroof. Press the front of the switch to express close the sunroof. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch (1) again.

The passenger side switch (2) operates the sunshade. Press the front or rear of the switch (2) to express open or express close the sunshade. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch (2) a second time.

Anti-Pinch Feature

If an object is in the path of the sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof/ sunshade from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof/ sunshade will then return to the full-open position. To close the sunroof/sunshade, see “Express Open/Express Close.”

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

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

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Seats and Restraints

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Airbag System

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 54

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

Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . 57

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

Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Heated and Ventilated Front

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

Rear Seats

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

Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Rear Seat

Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . . . 64

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

What Makes an Airbag

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

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Passenger Sensing System . . . 77 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 82

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 82

Replacing Airbag System Parts

after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Infants and Young Children . . . . 85

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 87

Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 88

Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) . . . . 89

Replacing LATCH System Parts

After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Securing Child Restraints (Front

Passenger Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Head Restraints

If equipped with base seats, the vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

If equipped with high performance seats, the vehicle’s front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted.

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.

If equipped with base seats, adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.

Front Seats

If equipped, the vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

The height of the head restraint can be adjusted.

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

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To adjust the head restraint forward and rearward, press the button located on the side facing 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.

If equipped with high performance seats, 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.

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

Rear outboard head restraints are not removable.

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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.

Some vehicles are equipped with a Safety Alert Seat. This feature activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems 0 224.

V-Series Seat Adjustment

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High Performance Seat

To adjust the seat:

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

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

If equipped, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.

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

High Performance Seat

1. Feature Select

2. Up

3. Rearward

4. Down

5. Forward

Move Feature Select (1) to display seat adjustments on the center stack. Press and release or hold to scroll through features.

Press Up (2) to make upward adjustments of the selected feature.

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Press Rearward (3) to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature.

Press Down (4) to make downward adjustments of the selected feature.

Press Forward (5) to make forward adjustments of the selected feature.

4–Way Lumbar Support

To adjust lumbar support for a base seat, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 56.

To adjust lumbar support for high performance seats, if equipped:

High Performance Seat

Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) to scroll to lumbar support on the center stack.

Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to adjust lumbar forward or rearward.

Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust lumbar support up or down.

Cushion Bolster Support

To adjust cushion bolster support, if equipped:

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Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) to scroll to bolster support on the center stack.

Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to adjust bolster support inward or outward.

Back Bolster Support

To adjust back bolster support, if equipped:

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Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) to scroll to upper back support on the center stack.

Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to adjust back support forward or rearward.

Lumbar Adjustment

Base Seat

If equipped, to increase or decrease the lumbar support, press and hold the control forward or rearward or up and down.

Bolster Adjustment

If equipped, to increase or decrease the seatback bolster support, press and hold the recliner control up and down.

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Thigh Support Adjustment

Base Seat

If equipped, pull up on the lever. Then pull or push on the support to lengthen or shorten. Release the lever to lock in place.

Reclining Seatbacks

Base Seat

To adjust the seatback:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

High Performance Seat

To adjust the 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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Warning

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

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

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

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

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

Memory Seats

The SET, 1, 2, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power tilt and telescoping steering column (if equipped).

Storing Memory Positions

To store positions to the 1 and 2 buttons:

1. The ignition must be in ON/ RUN/START or ACC/ ACCESSORY.

2. Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the power tilt and telescoping steering column (if equipped) to the desired positions.

3. Press and release SET. A beep will sound.

4. Immediately press and hold 1 until two beeps sound.

5. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second driver using 2.

Repeat Steps 1–4 using your positions for getting out of the vehicle.

B to store

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Manually Recalling Memory Positions

Press and hold 1, 2, or manually recall the previously stored memory positions. Releasing

1, 2, or positions are reached stops the recall.

Automatically Recalling Memory Positions

If programmed in the vehicle personalization Menu, the Auto (Automatic) Memory Recall feature automatically recalls the current driver’s previously stored 1 or 2 position when the ignition is changed from off to ON/RUN/ START or ACC/ACCESSORY.

The transmission must be in P (Park).

See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, driver seat, outside mirror, or power tilt and telescoping steering column controls.

B before the stored

B to

RKE transmitters are not labeled with a number. If your memory seat position is stored to 1 or 2 but this position is not automatically recalling, then store your positions to the other button or switch RKE transmitters with the other driver.

If the vehicle’s driver has changed, in some vehicles the Driver ID may be displayed for the first few ignition cycles.

Easy Exit Recall

If programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, the Easy Exit feature recalls the previously stored

B (Exit) positions when leaving the

vehicle. See “Storing Memory Positions” listed previously. See also Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Easy Exit Recall automatically activates 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.

Obstructions

If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the power tilt and telescoping steering column while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction. Then do one of the following:

If automatically or manually recalling the stored memory position, press and hold the appropriate manual control for two seconds. Try recalling again by pressing the appropriate memory button, then try recalling again by opening the driver door

and pressing transmitter..

If recalling the exit position, press and hold the appropriate manual control for the exit feature not recalling for two seconds. Then try recalling the exit position again.

If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

K on the RKE

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Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

Warning

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

If equipped, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START.

J or z to heat the driver or

Press passenger seat cushion and seatback.

C or { to ventilate the driver

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

When this feature is off, the heated and ventilated seat symbols on the buttons are white. When a heated

seat is turned on, the symbol turns red. When a ventilated seat is turned on, the symbol turns blue.

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

The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

Auto Heated Seats

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

The active high, medium, low, or off heated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack. Use the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack to turn auto heated seats off. If the passenger seat is unoccupied,

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the auto heated seats feature will not activate that seat. The auto heated seats feature can be programmed to always be enabled when the vehicle is on.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Remote Start Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats

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

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

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

The heated or ventilated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless they are enabled in the

vehicle personalization menu. See

Remote Vehicle Start 0 33 and Vehicle Personalization 0 147.

Rear Seats

Split fold seats are equipped with a locking latch.

Lock and unlock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinder.

The latch will not open when the seatback is locked.

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Folding the Seatback

Caution

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

If equipped, either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving.

To fold the seatback:

1. Disconnect the rear safety belt mini-latch using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract.

2. Unlock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinder.

Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to release the seatback.

A red tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is released.

3. Fold the seatback forward.

Repeat Steps 2–3 to fold the other seatback, if desired.

Raising the Seatback

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

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

To raise a seatback:

1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure the center safety belt and latch do not get trapped behind the seat. Push the seatback rearward to secure it in place.

A red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is in place.

2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is in position.

3. Lock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinder.

4. Reconnect the center safety belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do not let the belt twist.

5. Pull on the center safety belt to make sure the mini-latch is secure.

6. Repeat the steps to raise the other seatback, if necessary.

When the seat is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked position.

Heated Rear Seats

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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.

Warning

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

With the ignition in ON/RUN/START,

M or L to heat the left or right

press outboard seat cushion and seatback. 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. If the heated

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seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes.

trunk to access the lock. Turn the knob toward away from

Q to lock the door or

Q to unlock the door.

Rear Seat Pass-Through Door

The vehicle has a rear seat pass-through door in the center of the rear seatback. Fold down the center armrest and pull the latch to open the door.

The pass-through door can be locked or unlocked using the knob on the back of the door. Open the

Safety Belts

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

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

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

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

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

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders 0 118.

Why Safety Belts Work

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

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

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle

after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash, so you

can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection.

Also, in nearly all regions, the law requires wearing safety belts.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

This section is only for people of adult size.

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

Children 0 83 or Infants and Young Children 0 85. Follow those rules for

everyone's protection.

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

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

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

Always use the correct buckle for your seating position.

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

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

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

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

Never allow the lap or 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.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

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

If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see Rear Seats 0 61 for instructions on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle.

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

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

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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 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.

Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety 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.

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

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

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front 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

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

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

contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 65.

Press the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the slide/trim up. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position.

Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System

The vehicle may have the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System.

Each time the vehicle is started with the front safety belts buckled, the system activates once to tighten the

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safety belts when the forward vehicle speed exceeds the threshold for activation.

The system also activates during emergency braking and/or sudden driving maneuvers and releases when driving conditions return to normal.

The system turns off whenever Competitive Driving Mode is activated, and will turn back on when Competitive Driving Mode is deactivated. See Competitive Driving Mode (V-Series Only) 0 211.

The system will not activate if the Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control system is not functioning properly. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control 0 206. If there is a problem with the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System, a message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Safety Belt Messages 0 145. Other safety belt functions are not affected by the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System.

Safety Belt Pretensioners

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

Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle's safety belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 0 70.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for

some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.

Comfort guides may be available through your dealer for the rear outboard seating positions. If available, instructions are included with the guide.

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

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

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

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

Safety System Check

Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders 0 118.

Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care 0 70.

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

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

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

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

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

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

Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 119.

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 safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job.

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

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 74.

Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the vehicle should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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

Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted 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 83 or Infants and Young Children 0 85.

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 0 119 for more information.

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

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.

passenger knee airbag is below the glove box.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

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

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

Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a

Rear Seat Driver Side Shown,

Passenger Side Similar

The second row seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door.

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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 71. Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to

predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants. The vehicle has electronic sensors that help the airbag system determine the severity of the impact. Deployment thresholds can vary with specific vehicle design.

Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries, mainly to the driver's or front outboard passenger's head and chest.

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

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

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

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

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

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 safety belt buckle 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 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 wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.

Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's body.

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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 74.

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

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they inflate. Some components of

the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? 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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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

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by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention.

The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. The feature may also activate, without airbag inflation, after an event that exceeds a predetermined threshold. You can lock the doors, and turn off the interior lamps, and turn off the hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features.

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A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in

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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 0 342 and Event Data Recorders 0 342.

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

Passenger Sensing System

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

The symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the symbol for on or off will be visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 119.

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

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

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

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

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

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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard 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 front

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outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.

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

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

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

The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied.

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

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

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

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

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

0 119.

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag anytime the system

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senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat.

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

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

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avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 119 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 airbags if the system determines that an infant is present in a child restraint. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle.

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

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

Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) 0 95 or Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) 0 96.

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 52.

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

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child's size. It is better to secure a child restraint in a rear seat.

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

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

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. Also, remove laptops, or other electronic devices.

3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.

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

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

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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

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

A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other

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aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to

the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 82

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

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

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

Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger sensing system will turn on the passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag while a child restraint or child occupant is on the seat. If the passenger

frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag are turned on, the on indicator will be lit.

If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately. If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 119 for important safety information.

The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat.

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

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

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

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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.

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Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end, or side sheet metal, may keep the airbag system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, any of the airbag modules, ceiling headliner 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 could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System 0 77.

If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels 0 302 for additional important information.

If you have to modify your vehicle because you have a disability and you have questions about whether the modifications will affect the vehicle's airbag system, or if you have questions about whether the airbag system will be affected if the vehicle is modified for any other reason, see your dealer.

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 0 119.

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.

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Child Restraints

Parts after a Crash

Older Children

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A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

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

If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 119.

Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety 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 safety belt comfort guide, if equipped. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 66. If a comfort guide is not available, or if the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat.

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

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

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Q: What is the proper way to

wear safety belts?

A: An older child should wear a

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

Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 66.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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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 should be secured in an appropriate restraint.

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

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

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

The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint.

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

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A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone

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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.

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

Child Restraint Systems

Forward-Facing Child Seat

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

Rear-Facing Infant Seat

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

Booster Seats

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

Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

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

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

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 89 for more

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

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

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.

Securing the Child within the Child Restraint

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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 a child

restraint system or infant restraint system 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 seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys.

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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.

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

Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in 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 77 for additional information.

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

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

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

Wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

The LATCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. LATCH attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle. 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 safety belts. Do not use both the safety belts and the LATCH anchorage system to secure a rear-facing or forward-facing child seat.

Booster seats use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the child in the booster seat. If the manufacturer recommends that the booster seat be secured with the LATCH system,

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this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning of the lap-shoulder belt on the child.

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

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

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

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

29.5 kg (65 lbs).

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

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

Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) 0 95 or Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) 0 96.

Lower Anchors

Lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH

seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (2).

Top Tether Anchor

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

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

Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

Rear Seat

I (Top Tether Anchor) : Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

H (Lower Anchor) : Seating

positions with two lower anchors.

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.

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

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The outboard lower anchors are behind the vertical openings in the seat trim.

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 88 for additional information.

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

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The top tether anchors are behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. Open the covers 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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

Caution

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

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

If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put the Restraint 0 88.

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

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 safety belts. Refer to your 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.

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, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps:

2.1. Find the top tether anchor.

2.2. Open the top tether

anchor cover to expose the anchor.

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

If the position you are

using has an adjustable

headrest or head restraint

and you are using a single

tether, raise the headrest

or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts.

If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you 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.

3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint

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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.

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.

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

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

Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)

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

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 89 for how and where to

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

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 89 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 safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.

If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 88.

1. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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

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

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

4. 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.

If the child restraint system has a lock-off mechanism, use it to secure the vehicle safety belt

5. 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 89 for more

information.

6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

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

Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)

This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 88.

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

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conditions. See Passenger Sensing System 0 77 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 119.

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

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guarantee that an airbag will not inflate under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off.

See Passenger Sensing System 0 77 for additional information.

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 89 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.

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

1. Move the seat rearward as far back as it will go and raise the seat upward as far up as it will go, before securing the forward-facing child restraint.

When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 119.

2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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

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

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

Position the release button on

Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.

the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

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.

If the child restraint system has a lock-off mechanism, use it to secure the vehicle safety belt.

6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. Push

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and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

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

If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System 0 77.

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

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Cadillac 2016 CTS User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Symbols

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Stop/Start System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks

Trunk

Windows

Seat Adjustment

Memory Features

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment

Safety Belts

Passenger Sensing System

Mirror Adjustment

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Climate Controls

Transmission

Starting the Engine

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

Steering Wheel Controls

Cruise Control

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System

Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

Surround Vision (CTS Only)

Curb View Camera (CTS-V Only)

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System

Parking Assist

Automatic Parking Assist (APA)

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System

Power Outlets

Sunroof

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

Tire Pressure Monitor

Engine Oil Life System

Car Wash Guidelines

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks

Power Door Locks

Delayed Locking

Automatic Door Locks

Lockout Protection

Safety Locks

Doors

Trunk

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Alarm System

Immobilizer Operation

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Heated Mirrors

Reverse Tilt Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror