Cadillac CT6 User Manual

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Contents

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

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

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

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 106

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 109

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

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

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

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 191

Vehicle Care ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 342

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

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 361

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 371

OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385

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2 Introduction

Introduction

The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC,
the CADILLAC Emblem, and CT6
are trademarks and/or service
marks of General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

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

Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 22988376 A First Printing

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

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

Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

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

Propriétaires Canadiens

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

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

Using this Manual

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

Danger, Warning, and Caution

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

©

2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Danger

{

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

Warning

{

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

Caution

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

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. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.

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

or OnStar

®

(if equipped)

$ : Brake System Warning Light
I : Certified Technician
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control

` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited

H : Flammable

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

( : Heated Steering Wheel
j : LATCH System Child Restraints

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

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

h : Start/Stop

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

®

a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 16

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

Windshield Wiper/Washer .... . . 18

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Vehicle Features

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

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20

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

Driver Information

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

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

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

Night Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Front Automatic Braking (FAB)

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

Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)

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

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

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

Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

Surround Vision Recorder . . . . . 24

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Universal Remote System . . . . . 24

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

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

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

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

Driving for Better Fuel

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

Roadside Service . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 27

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Air Vents 0 189.

2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 170.

Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

and Lane-Change
Signals 0 173.

3. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0 121 or Instrument Cluster
(Base Level) 0 118.

Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 140.

4. Windshield Wiper/
Washer 0 111.

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

6. Parking Assist Button. See

Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0 231.

Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Button. See Assistance

Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 231.

Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Disable Switch. See Starting
the Engine 0 204.

7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 172.

8. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0 173.

Glove Box Button. See Glove
Box 0 106.

9. Infotainment 0 177.

10. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 64 (If Equipped).

11. Infotainment Touch Pad. See
the infotainment manual.

12. Automatic Climate Control

System (Quad Zone) 0 178 or
Automatic Climate Control
System (Dual Zone) 0 185.

13. Automatic Vehicle Hold
(AVH) 0 217.

MODE Button. See Driver
Mode Control 0 219.

Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 217.

14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 210.

15. Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 140.

16. Steering Wheel Controls. See
the infotainment manual.

17. Horn 0 111.

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

19. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System 0 237 (If Equipped).

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 248

(If Equipped).

Heated Steering Wheel 0 111

(If Equipped).

20. Cruise Control 0 220.

Adaptive Cruise Control 0 223

(If Equipped).

Phone Button. See “Steering
Wheel Controls” in the
infotainment manual.

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

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 132.

22. Instrument Panel
Storage 0 106.

Instrument Panel Fuse
Block 0 293.

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23. Electric Parking Brake 0 214.

Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 174 (Out of View).

Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 143

(If Equipped) (Out of View).

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 has 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 0 204.

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 the
driver door.

Press

K to unlock the driver door or

all doors, depending on the vehicle
personalization settings. The fuel
door will also be unlocked,
if equipped.

Q to lock all doors.

Press

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Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157.

Press

X twice quickly to open the

trunk.

Press

7 and release to initiate

vehicle locator.

Press and hold
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.

Press

7 again to cancel the panic

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 36.

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.

/ until the

Manual Operation

From outside, use the key in the
driver door. The key lock cylinder is
covered by a cap. See Door
Locks 0 37.

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.

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From inside, press Q or K. See
Power Door Locks 0 39.

Trunk

To open the trunk:

.

Press

|.

.

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 after unlocking all doors.

If equipped, these will also open the
power trunk. See Trunk 0 41.

Windows

The power windows only operate
with the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 206.

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

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

See Power Windows 0 52.

Seat Adjustment

Power Seats

Platinum Seat Shown

To adjust the seat:

.

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

.

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

.

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

See Power Seat Adjustment 0 60.

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Uplevel Seat Adjustment

If equipped, the ignition must be on
to use all uplevel seat features.

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

.

Press Forward (3) to make
forward adjustments of the
selected feature.

.

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

.

Press Rearward (5) to make
rearward adjustments of the
selected feature.

Reclining Seatbacks

Platinum Seat

1. Feature Select

2. Up

3. Forward

4. Down

5. Rearward

.

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

Platinum Seat Shown

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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 62.

Base Lumbar Adjustment

Base Seat Shown

To adjust lumbar support,
if equipped:

1. Forward

2. Rearward

.

Press Forward (1) to move
lumbar support inward.

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.

Press Rearward (2) to move
lumbar support outward.

Massage

Platinum Driver Seat Shown,

Passenger Seat Similar

If equipped, the ignition must be on
to use the massage feature.

To activate and adjust the massage
feature:

1. Toggle the center selection
control (2) located on the door
to view adjustable massage
options on the center stack
display.

2. Select massage feature.

3. Press the control up (3) or
down (5) to select the
massage type.

4. Press the control forward (4) or
rearward (6) to change the
intensity.

5. Press the massage control
button (1) to recall the last
massage type and intensity.

See Massage 0 66.

Memory Features

Platinum Seat Driver Buttons

Shown, Passenger Buttons

Similar

If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, and
(Exit) buttons on the driver door and
front passenger door are used to
manually store and recall memory
settings for the driver and
passenger seats. The driver
memory buttons also store outside
mirror, power tilt and telescoping
steering column positions, and
massage settings (if equipped).

B

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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.

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

See Memory Seats 0 63 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Second Row Seats

If equipped, the armrest may have
seat adjustment controls.

1. Seatback Display and Lumbar
Adjustment Control

2. Power Seat Adjustment

3. Seatback Recline

4. Massage

See Rear Seats 0 66.

Rear Seat Armrest

The rear seat has an armrest in the
center of the seatback. Lower the
armrest and press button at the
front of the armrest to access the
cupholders.

To fold, press the cupholders into
the seat if they have been opened,
lift the armrest up, and push it
rearward until it is flush with the
seatback.

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Heated and Ventilated Rear
Seats

Warning

{

With the ignition in ON/RUN, press

M or L to heat the left or right

outboard seat cushion.

With the ignition in ON/RUN, press

C or { to ventilate the left or right

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 64.

outboard seat.

See Heated and Ventilated Rear
Seats 0 69.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Platinum Seat

If equipped, the buttons are on the
rear passenger doors.

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

J or z to heat the driver or

Press
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.

I or + to heat the driver or

Press
passenger seatback only.

C or { to ventilate the driver

Press
or passenger seat.

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
above 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 64.

Head Restraint Adjustment

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

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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 58 and
Power Seat Adjustment 0 60.

.

How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 71.

.

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 72.

.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 95.

Passenger Sensing System

Safety Belts

United States

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

.

Safety Belts 0 70.

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

other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 82.

The passenger airbag status
indicator will light on the overhead
console when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 130.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirror

Canada

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

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2. Press one of the four arrows to
move the mirror.

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

The vehicle has manual folding
mirrors or, if equipped, power folding
mirrors. See Power Mirrors 0 48.

)

Interior Mirror

Adjustment

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

Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror

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

Rear Camera Mirror

If equipped, this automatic dimming
rearview mirror provides a wide
angle camera view of the area
behind the vehicle. For ease of use,
adjust the mirror for a clear view of

the area behind the vehicle while
the display is off. See Rear Camera
Mirror 0 50.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Power Tilt and Telescoping
Steering Wheel

Press the control to move the tilt
and telescoping steering wheel up
and down or forward and rearward.

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamp

The dome lamp is in the overhead
console.

To change the dome lamp settings,
press:

( OFF : Turns the lamp off, even

when a door is open.

+ ON/OFF : Turns the lamp on

or off.

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Reading Lamps

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

To manually turn the reading lamps
on or off:

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

Press the lamp lenses over the rear
passenger doors.

For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 174.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever.

Turn the control to the following
positions:

O : Turns off the exterior lamps.

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

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 0 170.

.

Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0 173.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

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

HI : Use for fast wipes.

LO : Use for slow wipes.

AUTO : Use this setting for

intermittent wipes or Rainsense™,
when enabled. For intermittent
wipes, move the lever up to AUTO,
then turn the band on the wiper
lever up for more frequent wipes or
down for less frequent wipes.

If Rainsense is enabled in vehicle
personalization, move the lever up
to AUTO, then turn the band on the
wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity
to moisture.

.

Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.

.

Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.

.

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

To enable or disable this feature,
see “Rain Sense Wipers” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.

1X : For a single wipe, briefly move

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

f : Pull the lever toward you to

spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/
Washer 0 111.

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Climate Controls

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

Dual and Quad Zone Climate Control Buttons

1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls

2. Fan Control

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

4. Rear Window Defogger

5. Defrost

6. OFF (Fan)

7. Recirculation

8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

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Climate Touch Screen Controls

1. Outside Temperature Display

2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls

3. Fan Control

4. A/C (Air Conditioning)

5. Climate Control Selection
(Application Tray Button)

6. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)

7. Driver and Passenger Air
Delivery Mode Controls

8. Defog

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9. Ionizer Status Indicator (If
Equipped)

See Automatic Climate Control

System (Quad Zone) 0 178 or
Automatic Climate Control System
(Dual Zone) 0 185.

Transmission

Tap Shift

Vehicles equipped with Tap Shift
allow shifting an automatic
transmission similar to a manual
transmission. Tap Shift can be
enabled through the shift lever or
the Tap Shift controls on the back of
the steering wheel. See Manual
Mode 0 212.

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

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

Steering Wheel Controls

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

Cruise Control

J : Press to turn the system on

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

RES+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, press 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+ to the
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next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer, press RES+ to the
second detent.

SET− : Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If the cruise control is already
active, use to decrease vehicle
speed. To decrease speed by
1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− to the
first detent. To decrease speed to
the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer, press SET− to the
second detent.

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set
speed from memory.

See Cruise Control 0 220 or
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 223 (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 go to the

previous or next selection.

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) 0 140.

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 0 237.

V, when a vehicle

Night Vision System

If equipped, this system can help
the driver see and alert the driver to
pedestrians or large animals ahead
of the vehicle beyond the area lit by
the headlamps.

See Night Vision System 0 243.

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Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System

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

See Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System 0 240.

Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System

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

amber indicator,
pedestrian is detected directly
ahead. When approaching a
detected pedestrian too quickly,

~, when a nearby

FPB provides a red flashing alert on
the windshield and rapidly beeps or
pulses the driver seat. FPB can
provide a boost to braking or
automatically brake the vehicle.

See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0 241.

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)

0 248 and Lane Keep Assist
(LKA) 0 248.

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)

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

Surround Vision

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 0 231.

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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 0 231.

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 0 231.

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 0 231.

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 0 231.

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 0 231.

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.

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See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 231.

Surround Vision Recorder

If equipped, the Surround Vision
Recorder records 360° camera
views to an SD card. Only images
are recorded, no sound.

See Surround Vision
Recorder 0 250.

2. Power Outlet 12 Volt Direct
Current

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

The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet on the rear seat trim
panel.

Lift the cover to access the
accessory power outlet.

See Power Outlets 0 114.

Power Outlets

Universal Remote System

1. Power Outlet 110V/120V
Alternating Current

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

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

See Universal Remote
System 0 166.

Sunroof

If equipped with a sunroof, the
ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP), to operate
the sunroof. See Ignition Positions

0 202 and Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 206.

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1. SLIDE Switch

2. TILT Switch

Open/Close : Press the rear or
front of the switch (1) to the first
detent and hold to open or close the
sunroof.

Express Open/Express Close :

Press the rear or front of the
switch (1) to the second detent and
release to express open or express
close the sunroof.

Vent Feature : Press and hold the
front of the switch (2) to vent the
sunroof. Press and hold the rear of
the switch (2) to close the
sunroof vent.

See Sunroof 0 55.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

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

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

.

To turn off TCS, press and
release
console.

instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message
displays. See Ride Control
System Messages 0 154.

.

Press and release
turn TCS back on.

Y on the center

i illuminates in the

Y again to

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.

To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
on the center console until g
and i illuminate in the

instrument cluster. The
appropriate DIC message
displays. See Ride Control
System Messages 0 154.

.

Press and release
turn on both systems.

See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 217.

The vehicle has Driver Mode
Control. See Driver Mode
Control 0 219.

Y again to

Y

Tire Pressure Monitor

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

The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 198. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.

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

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

See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0 308.

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 buttons, display
REMAINING OIL LIFE on the
DIC. See Driver Information

Center (DIC) 0 140 and Engine
Oil Messages 0 149.

2. Press and hold SEL to clear
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message and reset the
oil life at 100%.

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

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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 0 272.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

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

.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.

.

Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.

.

Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.

.

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

.

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

.

Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.

.

Combine several trips into a
single trip.

.

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

.

Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.

Roadside Service

U.S.: 1-800-224-1400

Canada: 1-800-882-1112

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

New Cadillac owners are
automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Service Program.

See Roadside Service 0 364.

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Keys and Locks

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

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

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

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 39

Lockout Protection . . . . . .. . . . . . . 39

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 40

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 49

Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 49

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49

Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . 51

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 54

Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . . . 54

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 55

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . .... . . . . . 44

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 44

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

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

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . 48

Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

{

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

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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.

Contact Roadside Service if locked
out of the vehicle. See Roadside
Service 0 364.

With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 375.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 371.

If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:

.

Check the distance. The

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

transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.

.

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

.

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

.

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the
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 44.

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 0 157.

Q may also arm the alarm

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press unlock again within

Q : Press to lock all doors. The turn

signal indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound on the second
press to indicate locking. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

If the driver door is open when
pressed and Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout is enabled through the
vehicle personalization, all doors will
lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157. If the

passenger door is open when
pressed, all doors lock.

Q is

Q is

five seconds to unlock all doors.
The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157.

Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157. 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.

Pressing
fuel door.

K will also unlock the

Q for

Pressing
system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 44.

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 0 157.

Press and hold
fully open. Windows will not operate
unless remote window operation is
enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157.

K will disarm the alarm

K for

K until the windows

/ : Press and release Q and then

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

/ for at

7 : Press and release one time to

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

three times. Press and hold
more than three seconds to sound
the panic alarm. The horn sounds

7 for

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

again or the vehicle is started.

7 is pressed

X : Press twice quickly to open the

trunk. Press once to stop the trunk
from moving. See Trunk 0 41.

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 button press
from the driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157.

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
lock/unlock button on the driver door

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.

.

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

Similar

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

If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE

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

To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see Vehicle
Personalization 0 157.

Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking Feature

Temporarily disable passive locking
by pressing and holding

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

until

Q on the interior door is

pressed, or until the vehicle is
turned on.

Remote Left In Vehicle Alert

When the vehicle is turned off and a
remote is left in the vehicle, the horn
will chirp three times after all doors
are closed. To turn on or off see
Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

K on the

Keyless Trunk Opening

To open the trunk, press the touch
pad on the rear of the trunk above
the license plate. The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft).

Keyed Access

To access a vehicle with a dead
transmitter battery, see Door
Locks 0 37.

Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle

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

Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter

A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there is one recognized transmitter.

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

1. Remove the vehicle key from
the recognized transmitter.

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

3. Remove the key lock cylinder
cap on the driver door handle.
See Door Locks 0 37. Insert
the vehicle key into the key
lock cylinder on the driver door
handle, then turn the key
counterclockwise to the unlock
position five times within
10 seconds.

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

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

7. Put the vehicle key back into
the transmitter.

Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter

If there are no currently recognized
transmitters available, follow this

4. Place the new transmitter into
the transmitter pocket. The
center console storage area
will need to be opened.

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

6. Remove the transmitter from
the transmitter pocket and

press

K or Q on the

transmitter.

To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.

procedure to program up to eight
transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes
to complete. The vehicle must be off
and all transmitters to be
programmed must be with you.

1. Remove the vehicle key from
the transmitter.

2. Remove the key lock cylinder
cap on the driver door handle.
See Door Locks 0 37. Insert
the vehicle key into the key
lock cylinder on the driver door
handle, then turn the key

counterclockwise to the unlock
position five times within
10 seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Put the vehicle key back into
the transmitter.

Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery

If the transmitter battery is weak or if

5. Place the new transmitter in
the transmitter pocket. The
center console storage area
will need to be opened.

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

7. Remove the transmitter from
the transmitter pocket and

press

K or Q on the

transmitter.

To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 5–7.

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 0 150.

To start the vehicle:

1. Open the center console
storage area.

2. Place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket.

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

Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.

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Battery Replacement

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.

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.

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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.

6. Reinsert the key.

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

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Remote Vehicle Start

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

/ : This button will be on the RKE

transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.

The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear 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 64.

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 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/
START.

Q on the

/

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

Extending Engine Run Time

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

The vehicle's ignition must be
changed to ON/RUN/START and
then back to OFF before the remote
start procedure can be used again.

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Canceling a Remote Start

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

.

Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.

.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work

The remote 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.

/ until the

Two remote vehicle starts have
already been used.

.

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

Door Locks

{

Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.

.

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

.

Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by

Warning

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Warning (Continued)

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

.

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

Inside the Vehicle

Press the power door lock switch to
lock or unlock all doors.

Push down on the door lock knob to
lock that door. Pull once on the door
handle to unlock and again to open
the door.

Outside the Vehicle

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

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Keyless Access

2. Insert the key into the slot on

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

Key Lock Cylinder Access

To access the key lock cylinder:

1. Pull the door handle to the
open position.

the bottom of the cap and pry
outward.

3. Move the cap outward and
remove.

To replace the cap:

1. Pull the door handle to the
open position.

2. Insert the tabs (1) on the rear
of the cap into the space
between the seal (2) and the
metal base (3).

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Q : Press to lock the doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors.

Delayed Locking

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

Q is pressed on the power

When
door lock switch while the door is
open, a chime will sound three

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

Power Door Locks

times indicating delayed locking is
active.

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

Press

Q on the door lock switch

again or press
transmitter to lock the doors
immediately.

This feature can also be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157.

Q on the RKE

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 the power door lock

switch.

.

Shift the transmission into
P (Park).

Automatic door locking cannot be
disabled. Automatic door unlocking
can be programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 157.

Lockout Protection

If the vehicle is in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN 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

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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 0 157.

Q on the

Safety Locks

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

Manual Safety Locks

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

1. Move the lever down to the
lock position.

2. Close the door.

3. Do the same for the other
rear door.

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

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

2. Open the door from the
outside.

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

To cancel the safety lock:

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

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

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Doors

Trunk

Warning

{

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

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

.

Close all of the windows.

.

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

.

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

(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 0 209.

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

Manual Trunk

.

Press

| on the driver door.

.

Press

X twice quickly on the

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.

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The trunk has an electric latch. If the
vehicle has lost power or the battery
is disconnected, the trunk will not
open. If this happens, use the
emergency trunk release handle.

Power Trunk

Warning

{

You or others could be injured if
caught in the path of the power

.

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

For Keyless Access, 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. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the trunk; this will
cause the trunk lid to be unlatched.

trunk. Make sure there is no one
in the way of the power trunk as it
is opening and closing.

If equipped, to open the power
trunk:

.

Press and release
driver door. The driver door must
be unlocked or the vehicle must
be in ON/RUN or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP).

.

X twice quickly on the

Press
RKE transmitter.

| on the

.

Press the touch pad on the rear
of the trunk after unlocking all
doors or with the RKE
transmitter in range for Keyless
Access.

Monitor the trunk area to make sure
nothing will come in contact or move
into the path of the trunk lid when
power closing.

To close the power trunk:

.

Press and hold
driver door until the trunk
latches. A chime will sound and
a DIC message will display
when the operation is complete.

| on the

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Press the power trunk button on
the trunk lid.

Press any trunk button or the touch
pad to stop the power operation.
Pressing a trunk button again starts
the operation in the reverse
direction. The touch pad will not
close the trunk lid.

Do not manually force the trunk lid
open or closed during a power
cycle. The power trunk may be
temporarily disabled under extreme
low temperatures, or after repeated
power cycling over a short period of
time. The trunk can be opened
manually.

Obstacle Detection Features

If there is an obstruction during a
power open or close cycle, a closing
trunk will reverse direction and an
opening trunk will stop power
operation. If there are multiple
obstructions on the same power
cycle, the power function will
deactivate. After removing the
obstructions, manually close the
trunk lid to allow normal power
operation functions to resume.

If the vehicle is locked and an
obstacle prevents the trunk from
closing and latching, the horn will
sound as an alert that the trunk did
not close.

Hands-Free Power Trunk

If equipped, the power trunk may be
operated with a kicking motion
under the rear bumper. The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft).

The hands-free feature will not work
while the trunk lid is moving. To stop
the trunk while in motion, use one of
the power trunk buttons.

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

.

Do not sweep your foot side
to side.

.

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

.

Do not touch the trunk lid until it
has stopped moving.

.

This feature may be temporarily
disabled under some conditions.
If it does not respond to the kick,
operate the power trunk by
another method or start the
vehicle and the feature will be
re-enabled.

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When closing the power trunk using
this feature, there will be a short
delay. The taillamps will flash and a
chime will sound. Move away from
the trunk before it starts moving.

Rear Seat Pass-Through

Use the rear seat pass-through door
when transporting long items. See
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door 0 69.

Emergency Trunk Release
Handle

Caution

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

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

If equipped with a power trunk, the
emergency trunk release handle will
power open the trunk.

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.

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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

Q

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 RKE
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 0 155.

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Power Sounder, Inclination
Sensor, and Intrusion Sensor

In addition to the standard
theft-deterrent system features, this
system may also have a power
sounder, inclination sensor, and
intrusion sensor.

The power sounder provides an
audible alarm, which is distinct from
the vehicle’s horn. It has its own
power source, and can sound an
alarm if the vehicle’s battery is
compromised.

The inclination sensor can set off
the alarm if it senses movement of
the vehicle, such as a change in
vehicle orientation.

The intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior, and can activate the
alarm if it senses unauthorized entry
into the vehicle’s interior. Do not
allow passengers or pets to remain
in the vehicle when the intrusion
sensor is activated.

Before arming the theft-deterrent
system and activating the intrusion
sensor:

.

Make sure all doors and
windows are completely closed.

.

Secure any loose items such as
sunshades.

.

Make sure there are no
obstructions blocking the
sensors in the front overhead
console.

Inclination and Intrusion
Sensors Disable Switch

It is recommended that the intrusion
and inclination sensors be
deactivated if pets are left in the
vehicle or if the vehicle is being
transported.

With the vehicle turned off, press

o in the front overhead console.

The indicator light will come on
momentarily, indicating that these
sensors have been disabled for the
next alarm system arming cycle.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 371.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.

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

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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
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 0 150.

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.

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Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

Warning

{

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

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

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

2. Press one of the four arrows to
move the mirror.

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

Power Folding Mirrors

If equipped with power folding
mirrors, press the down arrow on
the control pad while the selector

switch is at
unfold.

). Press again to

)

Auto Mirror Folding

If equipped, with the ignition off,
press and hold

transmitter for approximately
one second to automatically fold the

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

This feature is turned on or off
through vehicle personalization. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Manual Folding Mirrors

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

Exterior Automatic Dimming
Mirror

The vehicle may have exterior
automatic dimming mirrors that will
automatically adjust for the glare of
headlamps behind.

Q on the RKE

K

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Memory Mirrors

The vehicle may have memory
mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 63.

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

The vehicle may have LCA. See
Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 246.

Turn Signal Indicator

The vehicle has a turn signal
indicator on the mirror housings.
The indicator will flash when a turn
signal or the hazard warning
flashers are used.

Heated Mirrors

The rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors.

= : Press to heat the outside

mirrors.

See Automatic Climate Control

System (Quad Zone) 0 178 or
Automatic Climate Control System
(Dual Zone) 0 185.

Reverse Tilt Mirrors

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

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

.

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 0 157.

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors

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

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

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The vehicle has an automatic
dimming rearview mirror. The mirror
will automatically reduce the glare
from the headlamps from behind.
The dimming feature comes on
when the vehicle is started.

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Rear Camera Mirror

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

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

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

Each button press cycles the
brightness between five settings.

Warning

{

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

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

.

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

.

Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens
with a soft damp cloth.

.

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

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

Troubleshooting

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

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

d are

camera has changed.

Windows

Warning

{

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

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

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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

Warning

{

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

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

Press the switch down to open the
window. Pull the switch up to
close it.

The windows are operable when the
ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 206.

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 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

Warning

{

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

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

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

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 or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active, close all doors.

2. Pull and hold the power
window switch up until the
window is fully closed.
Continue holding the switch up
for two seconds after the
window closes.

3. Press and hold the power
window switch down until the
window is fully open. Continue
holding the switch down for
two seconds.

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

Comfort Open

When Comfort Open is enabled in
the vehicle personalization menu,

press and hold
transmitter until the windows fully
open. See “Remote Window
Operation” under Vehicle
Personalization 0 157.

K on the RKE

Window Lockout

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

Press

Z to activate the rear

window lockout. The indicator light
will illuminate when on.

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Press Z again to deactivate the

rear window lockout.

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 to extend along the rod.

Rear Window Sunshade

If equipped, press and release the
switch. The rear window 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 rear window
sunshade will automatically retract if
it is extended. It may re-extend after
a short delay when shifting into D
(Drive).

There is also a control for the rear
window sunshade on the rear door
panel.

Rear Passenger Door Sunshades

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If equipped, use the handle to pull
the sunshade up and attach to the
holder at the top of the window.

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

Roof

Sunroof

If equipped with a sunroof, the
ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP), to operate
the sunroof. See Ignition Positions

0 202 and Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 206.

1. SLIDE Switch

2. TILT Switch

Open/Close : Press the rear or
front of the switch (1) to the first
detent and hold to open or close the
sunroof.

Express Open/Express Close :

Press the rear or front of the
switch (1) to the second detent and
release to express open or express
close the sunroof.

Vent Feature : Press and hold the
front of the switch (2) to vent the
sunroof. Press and hold the rear of
the switch (2) to close the
sunroof vent.

Power Sunshades

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If equipped, press to open or close
the front sunroof sunshade.

The rear door panels have controls
for the rear sunroof sunshade.

Press to open or close.
If equipped, press to open or close
the rear sunroof sunshade.

Automatic Reversal System

The sunroof/sunshade is equipped

with an automatic reversal system

that is only active when the sunroof/

sunshade is being operated in

express mode. If an object is in the

path of the sunroof/sunshade while

it is express-closing, the reversal

system will detect the object and

stop. In the event of closing

difficulties like frost or other

conditions, it is possible to override

the reversal system. To override the

reversal system, close in manual
mode. To stop the movement,
release the switch.

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

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

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 60

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . 61

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . 64

Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . 66

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Heated and Ventilated Rear

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . 69

Rear Seat

Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . . . 69

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . 70

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 71

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 75

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 78

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 80

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Passenger Sensing System . . . 82
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 86

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 86

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 87

Replacing Airbag System Parts

after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Infants and Young Children . . . . 90

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 92

Where to Put the Restraint . . .. . 94

Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) . . . . 95

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 100

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . . 103

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Head Restraints

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

Warning

{

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

If your vehicle has rear head
restraints that fold down, always
return them to the full upright
position whenever an occupant is
seated in the seat.

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

Front Seats

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

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 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.

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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.

The fore and aft position of the head
restraint can be adjusted.

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.

The front seat outboard head
restraints are not designed to be
removed.

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

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

Rear outboard head restraints are
not removable.

The rear outboard head restraints
are not designed to be folded.

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Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment

Warning

{

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

To adjust:

.

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

.

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

.

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

To adjust the seatback, see
Reclining Seatbacks 0 62.

To adjust the lumbar support, see
Lumbar Adjustment 0 60.

Some vehicles are equipped with a
feature that activates a vibrating
pulse alert in the driver seat to help
avoid crashes. See Driver
Assistance Systems 0 230.

Lumbar Adjustment

Uplevel Lumbar and Bolster

Platinum Seat Shown

Adjustment

If equipped, the ignition must be on
to use all uplevel seat features.

Platinum Seat

1. Feature Select

2. Up

3. Forward

4. Down

5. Rearward

.

Toggle the Feature Select (1),
if equipped, to view adjustable
seat options on the center stack
display.

.

Select lumbar support.

.

Press Up (2) to move lumbar
support upward.

.

Press Forward (3) to move
lumbar support inward.

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.

Press Down (4) to move lumbar
support down.

.

Press Rearward (5) to move
lumbar support outward.

To adjust upper back support,
if equipped:

.

Toggle the Feature Select (1),
if equipped, to view adjustable
seat options on the center stack
display.

.

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

Base Lumbar Adjustment

Base Seat Shown

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Thigh Support Adjustment

To adjust lumbar support,
if equipped:

1. Forward

2. Rearward

.

Press Forward (1) to move
lumbar support inward.

.

Press Rearward (2) to move
lumbar support outward.

To adjust thigh support, if equipped:

1. Turn the selection control (3) to
view seat options on the center
stack display.

2. Select cushion length adjuster.

3. Press and hold the control
forward (2) to increase or
rearward (1) to decrease
cushion length.

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Reclining Seatbacks

Platinum Seat Shown

To adjust:

.

Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.

.

Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise the seatback.

Warning

{

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

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

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

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

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

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Memory Seats

Platinum Driver Seat Buttons

Shown, Passenger Buttons

Similar

If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, and
(Exit) buttons on the driver door and
front passenger door are used to
manually store and recall memory
settings for the driver and
passenger seats. The driver
memory buttons also store outside
mirror, power tilt and telescoping
steering column positions, and
massage settings, if equipped.

B

Storing Memory Positions

To store positions to the 1 and 2
buttons:

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

2. Adjust the driver seat, power tilt
and telescoping steering
column, if equipped, massage
type and intensity, if equipped,
and the outside mirrors on
some vehicles.

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

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

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

To store exit positions and easy exit
features to the
repeat Steps 1–4 using

your positions for getting out of the
vehicle (driver only).

B (Exit) button,

B to store

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.

If the massage feature is off when
the memory recall is performed, the
previously stored type and intensity
will be recalled, but it will remain off
until activated with the On/Off
control or through the center stack
with the platinum seat controls.

Automatically Recalling Memory
Positions (Auto Memory Recall)
(Driver Only)

If programmed on 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 or
ACC/ACCESSORY.

B before the stored

B to

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See “Auto Memory Recall’ under
“Comfort and Convenience” in

Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

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

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

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.

Easy Exit Recall (Driver Only)

If programmed on in the vehicle
personalization menu, the easy exit
feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit positions
when leaving the vehicle. See
“Storing Memory Positions” earlier in
this section. See also Vehicle
Personalization 0 157.

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 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. If automatically
recalling the position, try
recalling again by opening the

driver door and pressing
the RKE transmitter.

.

If recalling the exit position,
press and hold the appropriate
manual control for the exit

K on

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.

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

Warning

{

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

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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.

When this feature is off, the heated
and ventilated seat symbols on the
buttons are white. A ventilated seat
has a fan that pulls or pushes air
through the seat. The air is not
cooled. When a heated seat is

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

Press

J or z to heat the driver or

passenger seat cushion and
seatback.

I or + to heat the driver or

Press
passenger seatback only.

Press

C or { to ventilate the driver

or passenger seat.

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

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

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,
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 0 157.

Remote Start Heated and
Ventilated Seats

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

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.

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The heated or ventilated seats may
be enabled or disabled in the
vehicle personalization menu. See

Remote Vehicle Start 0 36 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 157.

Massage

Massage

Platinum Driver Seat Shown,

Passenger Seat Similar

If equipped, the ignition must be on
to use the massage feature.

To activate and adjust the massage
feature:

1. Toggle the center selection
control (2) located on the door
to view adjustable massage
options on the center stack
display.

2. Select massage feature.

3. Press the control up (3) or
down (5) to select the
massage type.

4. Press the control forward (4) or
rearward (6) to change the
intensity.

5. Press the massage control
button (1) to recall the last
massage type and intensity.

See Massage 0 66.

Rear Seats

Warning

{

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

Caution

Do not adjust the power seat
when a child restraint is installed.
Adjusting the seat may cause
damage to the installed child
restraint. Use the window lockout
button on the driver door to
prevent adjustment of the seat
whenever a child restraint is
installed.

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To adjust the seat, if equipped:

.

Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the
control (2) forward or rearward.

.

Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control (2) up
or down.

.

Raise or lower the seat by
moving the rear of the control (2)
up or down.

Platinum Rear Seat Shown

If equipped, the armrest may have
seat adjustment controls.

1. Seatback Display and Lumbar
Adjustment Control

2. Power Seat Adjustment

3. Seatback Recline

4. Massage

When one of the seat controls is
triggered, a panel display will be
activated from the driver or
passenger seatback.

To recline the rear seatback,
if equipped:

.

Tilt the top of the control (3)
rearward to recline.

.

Tilt the top of the control (3)
forward to raise.

To activate the massage feature,
if equipped:

1. Press the massage control
button (4).

2. Press up or down (1) to select
the massage type.

3. Press forward or rearward (1)
to change the intensity.

4. Press the massage control
button (4) to recall the last
massage type and intensity.

Easy Exit

Platinum Seat Shown

If equipped, press
seat to the full rearward and full tilt
down position. The seat will also
move to this position when the rear
door is opened.

S to return the

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Lumbar Adjustment

If a child restraint is installed, see
Rear Seats 0 66.

Platinum Rear Seat Shown

If equipped, the armrest may have
controls for lumbar and upper back
support.

When one of the seat controls is
triggered, a panel display will be
activated from the driver or
passenger seatback.

To adjust lumbar support,
if equipped:

1. Toggle the center selection
control to view adjustable seat
options on the display.

2. Select lumbar support.

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

4. Press and hold the control
upward to raise or downward to
lower the height of the support.

To adjust upper back support,
if equipped:

1. Toggle the center selection
control to view adjustable seat
options on the display.

2. Select upper back support.

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

Rear Seat Armrest

Fixed Center Seat Shown,

Adjustable Center Seat Similar

The rear seat has an armrest in the
center of the seatback. Lower the
armrest and press the button at the
front of the armrest to access the
cupholders.

To fold, press the cupholders into
the seat if they have been opened,
lift the armrest up, and push it
rearward until it is flush with the
seatback.

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Heated and Ventilated Rear Seats

Warning

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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 64.

Platinum Seat

If equipped, the buttons are on the
rear passenger doors.

With the ignition in ON/RUN, press

M or L to heat the left or right

outboard seat cushion.

With the ignition in ON/RUN, press

C or { to ventilate the left or right

outboard seat.

On vehicles without rear climate
controls, an indicator light on the
button will turn on when the heated
or ventilated seat is on. On vehicles
with rear climate controls, an
indicator on the climate control
display appears when this feature
is on.

On vehicles without rear climate
controls, press the button again to
turn this feature off. The light on the
button will turn off. On vehicles with
rear climate controls, this feature
turns on the heated seat at the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the heated seat changes
to the next lower setting, and then
the off setting. Three lights indicate
the highest setting, and one light
indicates the lowest. If the heated
seats are on high, the level may
automatically be lowered after
approximately 30 minutes.

Rear Seat Pass-Through Door

Some vehicles have 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.

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Safety Belts

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

Warning

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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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Warning (Continued)

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

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

This vehicle has indicators as a
reminder to buckle the safety belts.
See Safety Belt Reminders 0 129.

Why Safety Belts Work

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

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

Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle

after a crash if I am wearing a
safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

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

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

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Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety
belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

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

Also, in nearly all states and in
all Canadian provinces, the law
requires wearing safety belts.

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

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

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

This section is only for people of
adult size.

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

Children 0 88 or Infants and Young
Children 0 90. Follow those rules for

everyone's protection.

.

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

.

Always use the correct buckle
for your seating position.

.

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

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

.

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

Warning

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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.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engaging the child restraint
locking feature in the front
outboard seating position may
affect the passenger sensing
system. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 82.

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

Pull up on the latch plate to
make sure it is secure. If the
belt is not long enough, see
Safety Belt Extender 0 75.

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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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

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

dealer.

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
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 71.

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.

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Automatic Safety Belt
Tightening System

The vehicle may have the Automatic
Safety Belt Tightening System.

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

The system will not activate if the
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control system is not functioning
properly. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0 217.
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 0 154. 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 75.

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 are available
through your dealer for the rear
outboard seating positions.
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 Belt Extender

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

But if a safety belt is not long
enough, your dealer will order you
an extender. When you go in to
order it, take the heaviest coat you
will wear, so the extender will be
long enough for you. To help avoid
personal injury, do not let someone
else use it, and use it only for the
seat it is made to fit. The extender
has been designed for adults. Never
use it for securing child seats. To
wear it, attach it to the regular safety

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

Safety System Check

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

Make sure the safety belt reminder
light is working. See Safety Belt
Reminders 0 129.

Keep safety belts clean and dry.
See Safety Belt Care 0 75.

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

Warning

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

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

Warning

{

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

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inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as
possible.

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

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 0 130.

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.

.

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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Warning

{

You can be severely injured or
killed in a crash if you are not
wearing your safety belt, even
with airbags. Airbags are
designed to work with safety
belts, not replace them. Also,
airbags are not designed to inflate
in every crash. In some crashes
safety belts are the only restraint.
See When Should an Airbag
Inflate? 0 79.

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.

{

Warning

Warning

{

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 88 or
Infants and Young Children 0 90.

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 0 130.

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Where Are the Airbags?

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 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

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.

Warning

{

If something is between an
occupant and an airbag, the
airbag might not inflate properly
or it might force the object into
that person causing severe injury
or even death. The path of an
inflating airbag must be kept

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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 76.
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 either crash severity or
occupant interaction.

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

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

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 78.

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.

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.

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But airbags would not help in many
types of collisions, primarily
because the occupant's motion is
not toward those airbags. See When
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 79.

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 78.

The parts of the airbag that come
into contact with you may be warm,
but not too hot to touch. There may
be some smoke and dust coming
from the vents in the deflated
airbags. Airbag inflation does not

prevent the driver from seeing out of
the windshield or being able to steer
the vehicle, nor does it prevent
people from leaving the vehicle.

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

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

Warning

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.

Warning

{

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

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

In many crashes severe enough to
inflate the airbag, windshields are
broken by vehicle deformation.

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Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the front outboard
passenger airbag.

.

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

.

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

Recording and Privacy 0 372
and Event Data
Recorders 0 373.

.

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

Passenger Sensing System

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

United States

Canada

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

on or off, will be visible. See

Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 130.

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

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

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

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

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

Warning

{

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

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

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Warning (Continued)

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

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

.

The front outboard passenger
seat is unoccupied.

.

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

.

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

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.

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

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

Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 130.

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

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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.

Warning

{

If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness
Light 0 130 for more information,
including important safety
information.

If the On Indicator Is Lit for a
Child Restraint

The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag if the system
determines that an infant is present

in a child restraint. If a child restraint
has been installed and the on
indicator is lit:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the child restraint from
the vehicle.

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

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

Securing Child Restraints
(Front Passenger Seat) 0 103
or Securing Child Restraints
(Rear Seat) 0 101.

Make sure the safety belt
retractor is locked by pulling
the shoulder belt all the way
out of the retractor when
installing the child restraint,
even if the child restraint is
equipped with a safety belt
lock-off. When the retractor

lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of
the retractor.

5. If, after reinstalling the child
restraint and restarting the
vehicle, the on indicator is still
lit, turn the vehicle off. Then
slightly recline the vehicle
seatback and adjust the seat
cushion, if adjustable, to make
sure that the vehicle seatback
is not pushing the child
restraint into the seat cushion.

Also make sure the child
restraint is not trapped under
the vehicle head restraint.
If this happens, adjust the head
restraint. See Head
Restraints 0 58.

6. Restart the vehicle.

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

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

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

1. Turn the vehicle off.

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

3. Place the seatback in the fully
upright position.

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

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

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

Warning

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

Additional Factors Affecting
System Operation

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.

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

the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 86

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

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

Warning

{

Stowing of articles under the
passenger seat or between the
passenger seat cushion and

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Warning (Continued)

seatback may interfere with the
proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

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

Service Publications Ordering
Information 0 370.

Warning

{

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

Warning (Continued)

are close to an airbag when it
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow
proper service procedures, and
make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so.

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

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

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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 82.

The vehicle has rollover roof-rail
airbags. See Different Size Tires
and Wheels 0 316 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, call Customer Assistance.
See Customer Assistance
Offices 0 363.

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 0 130.

If an airbag covering is damaged,
opened, or broken, the airbag
may not work properly. Do not

Caution

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Caution (Continued)

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 78. See your dealer
for service.

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

Warning

{

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

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Warning (Continued)

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 0 130.

Child Restraints

Older Children

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:

.

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 72. 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.

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.

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

Q: What is the proper way to

wear safety belts?

A: An older child should wear a

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

Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort
Guides” under Lap-Shoulder
Belt 0 72.

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.

{

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.

Warning

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Warning

{

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

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

Infants and Young Children

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

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

Warning

{

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

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

Warning

{

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

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

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

Warning

{

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.

Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which

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

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

Warning

{

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

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Warning

{

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

Child Restraint Systems

Rear-Facing Infant Seat

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

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

Forward-Facing Child Seat

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

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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,

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

Warning

{

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

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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 95. 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.

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

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Securing the Child Within the
Child Restraint

Warning

{

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

Where to Put the Restraint

According to accident statistics,
children and infants are safer when
properly restrained in 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.

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

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

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

{

Warning

Warning (Continued)

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 82 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

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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.

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

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

The LATCH system secures a child
restraint during driving or in a crash.
LATCH attachments on the child
restraint are used to attach the child
restraint to the anchors in the
vehicle. 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,
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 (Front
Passenger Seat) 0 103
or Securing Child Restraints (Rear
Seat) 0 101.

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Lower Anchors

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

Top Tether Anchor

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

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

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

Lower Anchor and Top Tether
Anchor Locations

Rear Seat

I : Seating positions with top

tether anchors.

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H : 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.

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

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.

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 94 for additional
information.

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Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH
System

Warning

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

Warning

{

To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injuries during a crash, do
not attach more than one child
restraint to a single anchor.
Attaching more than one child

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Warning (Continued)

restraint to a single anchor could
cause the anchor or attachment
to come loose or even break
during a crash. A child or others
could be injured.

Warning

{

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

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Warning (Continued)

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

Warning

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

Caution

Do not adjust the power seat
when a child restraint is installed.
Adjusting the seat may cause
damage to the installed child

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restraint. Use the window lockout
button on the driver door to
prevent adjustment of the seat
whenever a child restraint is
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.

If you need to secure more than one
child restraint in the rear seat, see
Where to Put the Restraint 0 94.

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. Move the head
restraint up if needed to get a
tight installation. 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.

2.3. Route, attach, and tighten

the top tether according to
your child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions: