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How to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you
do this, it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find
that pictures and words work together to explain
things quickly.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you
about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore
the warning.
CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce
the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t,
you or others could be hurt.
You will also find a circle
with a slash through it in
this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,”
“Don’t do this” or “Don’t
let this happen.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could damage
your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can
damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would
not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different
colors or in different words.
You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
Your vehicle may be equipped with components and
labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols,
used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text
describing the operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gage or indicator.
If you need help figuring out a specific name of a
component, gage or indicator reference the following
topics in the Index:
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“Engine Compartment Overview”
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“Instrument Panel”
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“Comfort Controls”
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“Audio Systems”
Also see “Warning Lights and Gages” in the Index.
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These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:
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Section 1Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also
learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
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-2Seats and Seat Controls
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-9Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
-14Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
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Safety Belts
-15How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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-15Driver Position
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-22Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
-23Right Front Passenger Position
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-23Air Bag Systems
-34Safety Belt Pretensioners
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-- and the Answers
-34Center Front Passenger Position
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-36Rear Seat Passengers
-39Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
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and Small Adults
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-41Children
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-45Restraint Systems for Children
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-59Older Children
-62Safety Belt Extender
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-62Checking Your Restraint Systems
-62Replacing Restraint System Parts
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After a Crash
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Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you about the power seats -- how to
adjust them, and also about the reclining front seatbacks,
memory seats, lumbar adjustments and heated seats.
Power Seats
The power seat controls
are located on the
outboard sides of the
front seat cushions.
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Move the front of the seat control up or down to
adjust the front portion of the cushion.
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Move the rear of the seat control up or down to
adjust the rear portion of the cushion.
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Lift up or push down on the center of the seat control
to move the entire seat up or down.
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T o move the seat forward or rearward, slide the seat
control forward or rearward.
Four-Way Power Lumbar Control
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this
feature, the driver’s and
passenger’s seatback
lumbar support controls are
located on the outboard
sides of the seats.
Use the power seat controls first to get the proper
position, then continue with the lumbar adjustment.
T o reshape the lower seatback, press the lumbar control
forward to increase support and rearward to decrease
support. Press the control up or down to raise or lower
the support mechanism.
Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it
may during long trips, so should the position of your
lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed.
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Massaging Lumbar (If Equipped)
This control is located
on the outboard sides of
the front seats. With the
ignition on, briefly press
the top of the control where
it is marked AUTO to
activate the massaging
lumbar feature.
The massage cycle will run continuously for up to
10 minutes and can be interrupted by briefly pressing
the bottom of the control. The lumbar support can be
adjusted during the massage cycle by moving the control
forward to increase support and rearward to decrease
support. The massage cycle will continue to run even if
the ignition is turned to OFF, unless interrupted.
Four-Way Rear Power Lumbar
(If Equipped)
Four-way lumbar support, without the massage feature,
is also available for the outboard rear seating positions.
If your vehicle has this
feature, the rear lumbar
support controls are located
on the rear door trim panels.
T o activate the rear lumbar support feature, push
forward on the control to increase support or rearward to
decrease support. The lumbar control can also be moved
up and down to adjust the location of the support.
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Adaptive Seat Control (Option)
The adaptive seat control is
located on the outboard side
of each front seat. It is
marked AUTO.
With the ignition in ON, first use the power seat control
to get the proper position. Then press the top of the
control where it is marked AUTO. The system will
inflate the cushion and take a reading, then
automatically deflate the cushion to a suggested level of
comfort, by distributing the pressure evenly. The
seatback and cushion will inflate to adjust to the driver’s
body positioning in two to four
-minute cycles.
You may still wish to further adjust the overall firmness
or softness of the seat cushion. T o get to your desired
level of comfort, hold the control up to increase the
firmness, or down for less firmness. When you let go of
the control, the seat will then automatically readjust to
your desired level of comfort.
T o reshape the lower seatback, press the lumbar control
forward to increase support and rearward to decrease
support. The lumbar will then automatically adjust to
your body’s positioning for the duration of the trip in
two to four-minute cycles.
If you exit the vehicle after the system has been
activated and the seat is left unoccupied for more than
two minutes, the system will deflate. You will then
need to readjust the lumbar support upon returning to
your vehicle.
T o turn off the adaptive seat feature, briefly press the
bottom of the control. The seat will deflate when the
adaptive seat control or the ignition is turned off.
If your vehicle has this option, the massaging lumbar
feature is not available for your vehicle.
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Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
(If Equipped)
The controls for these
features are located on the
driver’s door panel, and are
used to program and recall
memory settings for the
driver’s seating positions.
Use the following steps to program each button:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat (including the seatback
recliner, lumbar, head restraint and shoulder belt
height adjustments), both outside mirrors and the
steering wheel to a comfortable position.
2. Press the SET button.
3. Within five seconds, press button 1. A single beep
will sound through the driver’s side front speaker to
let you know that the position has been stored.
A second mirror, seating and steering wheel position can
be programmed by repeating the above steps and
pressing button 2 (for driver 2). Each time a memory
button is pressed, a single beep will sound. Each time
button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the vehicle
is in PARK (P), the memory positions will be recalled.
If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), the memory buttons
must be pressed and held to recall the stored positions.
If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter
your vehicle, automatic seat and mirror movement will
occur. The numbers on the back of the transmitters,
1 and 2, correspond to the numbers on the buttons on
the door panel.
When the key is placed in the ignition in OFF if you
have entered the vehicle without using the remote
keyless entry transmitter, the seats and mirrors will
automatically adjust to the programmed position of
the last driver.
T o stop recall movement of the memory feature at
any time, press one of the power seat controls or
memory buttons.
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T wo personalized exit positions can be set by first
recalling the driving position (by pressing 1 or 2), then
positioning the steering wheel and seat in the desired
exit positions and then pressing and releasing the
MEMOR Y SET button and, within five seconds,
pressing the EXIT button. With the vehicle in
PARK (P), the exit position for the last driver can be
recalled by pressing the EXIT button. The mirrors,
power lumbar and shoulder belt height positions will
not be stored or recalled for the exit positions.
Further programming for automatic seat and mirror
movement can be done using the Driver Information
Center (DIC). You can select or not select the following:
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Automatic seat and mirror movement when the
vehicle is unlocked with the remote keyless entry
transmitter, or
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automatic seat and mirror movement when a key is
placed in the ignition.
For programming information, see “Vehicle
Programming and Personalization Features” in
the Index.
Heated Seats (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have heated front and rear seats.
The buttons are located on the armrests. Press the
buttons to turn the feature on. Press them again to turn
off the heated seats. The feature will also shut off when
the ignition is turned to OFF.
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The HEAT/OFF button controls the temperature settings
HI, MED and LO. The other button is to choose BACK
ONLY heating. The LO setting warms the seatback and
cushion until the seat approximates body temperature.
The MED and HI settings heat the seatback and seat
cushion to a slightly higher temperature, and the BACK
ONLY heats only the seatback.
The temperature can be adjusted by pushing the
button from HI to LO or, until the desired setting is
reached. You will be able to feel heat in approximately
two minutes. T o heat just the seatback, push the BACK
ONLY button once, after first activating the heated seat
feature. T o resume heat to both the seat cushion and
seatback, press the button again.
Reclining Front Seatbacks
The recliner controls are
located on the outboard
sides of the front seats.
Press the recliner control forward or rearward to adjust
the seatback forward or rearward.
Push the recliner control up or down to adjust the
shoulder belt height. See “Shoulder Belt Height
Adjuster” in the Index for more information.
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But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
CAUTION:
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is
in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle
up, your safety belts can’t do their job when
you’re reclined like this.
The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash you
could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the
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 your safety
belt properly.
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Head Restraints
Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the
restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position
reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also.
The rear seat head restraints in your vehicle may be
adjustable. They work the same as the front seat head
restraints, except they do not tilt forward or rearward.
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts
properly. It also tells you some things you should not do
with safety belts.
And it explains the air bag system.
CAUTION:
Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear
a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and
you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries
can be much worse. You can hit things inside the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously
injured or killed. In the same crash, you might
not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your
safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts
are fastened properly too.
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CAUTION:
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to
ride in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure
everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
safety belt properly.
Your vehicle has a light
that comes on as a reminder
to buckle up. See “Safety
Belt Reminder Light” in
the Index.
In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to
wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a
crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so
serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.
But most crashes are in between. In many of them,
people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk
away . Without belts they could have been badly hurt
or killed.
After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles,
the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does
matter ... a lot!
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Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as
it goes.
T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat
on wheels.
Put someone on it.
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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider
doesn’t stop.
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The person keeps going until stopped by something.
In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...
or the instrument panel ...or the safety belts!
With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,
and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why
safety belts make such good sense.
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask
About Safety Belts
Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an
Q:
accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?
-- and the Answers
A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety
belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt,
even if you’re upside down. And your chance of
being conscious during and after an accident, so
you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if
you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to
wear safety belts?
A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in
most of them in the future. But they are
supplemental systems only; so they work with
safety belts
system ever offered for sale has required the use of
safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air
bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most
protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions,
but especially in side and other collisions.
-- not instead of them. Every air bag
Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from
home, why should I wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver , but if you’re in an
accident
and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good
driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)
of home. And the greatest number of serious
injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less
than 40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
-- even one that isn’t your fault -- you
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know
about safety belts and children. And there are different
rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will
be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual
called “Children.” Follow those rules for
everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear
it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. T o see
how , see “Seats” in the Index.
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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let it get twisted.
The lap
across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt
go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your
lap
not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the
buckle for the center passenger position.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt
Extender” at the end of this section.
Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt
-shoulder belt. If you find that the latch plate will
The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely
to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt
would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go
over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the
body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash, or
if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that is right for you.
T o move it down, press down on the power seat recliner
control and move the height adjuster to the desired
position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing
up on the power seat recliner control. After you move
the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down
without pushing the power seat recliner control to make
sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is
centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from
your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
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Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly
as much protection this way.
CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is
too loose. In a crash, you would move forward
too much, which could increase injury. The
shoulder belt should fit against your body.
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Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
CAUTION:
You can be seriously injured if your belt is
buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash,
the belt would go up over your abdomen.
The belt forces would be there, not at the
pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal
injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle
nearest you.
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Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should
be worn over the shoulder at all times.
CAUTION:
You can be seriously injured if you wear the
shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your
body would move too far forward, which would
increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Also, the belt would apply too much force to the
ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
You could also severely injure internal organs
like your liver or spleen.
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Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The belt is twisted across the body.
CAUTION:
You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In
a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the
belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted,
make it straight so it can work properly, or ask
your dealer to fix it.
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T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
The belt should go back out of the way.
Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the
way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the
belt and your vehicle.
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 don’t wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and
the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below
the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more
likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Right Front Passenger Position
T o learn how to wear the right front passenger’s
safety belt properly, see “Driver Position” earlier
in this section.
The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same
way as the driver’s safety belt
If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the
way , you will engage the child restraint locking feature.
If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and
start again.
-- except for one thing.
Air Bag Systems
This part explains the frontal and side impact air
bag systems.
Your vehicle has air bags
driver and another frontal air bag for the right front
passenger . Your vehicle also has a side impact air bag
for the driver and another side impact air bag for the
right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side
impact air bag for each of the two rear seat outboard
passenger positions.
If your vehicle has side impact air bags for each of the
two rear seat outboard passenger positions, it will say AIR
BAG on each side of the rear seatback closest to the door.
-- a frontal air bag for the
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Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of
injury from the force of an inflating frontal air bag. But
these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job
and comply with federal regulations.
Here are the most important things to know about the air
bag systems:
CAUTION:
You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if
you aren’t wearing your safety belt
have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a
crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things
inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air
bags are designed to work with safety belts but
don’t replace them.
Frontal air bags for the driver and right front
passenger are designed to work only in moderate
to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle
hits something.
CAUTION: (Continued)
-- even if you
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