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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4

Vehicle Features. . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1

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

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-23

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 3-4

Rear Seats . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-30

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . ...4-11

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-28

Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-40

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-46

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-6

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....7-12

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-38

Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7-51

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 8-6

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-26

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-30

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-34

Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-38

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-40

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-62

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Vehicle Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-36

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-94

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-98

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . .10-101

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-7

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-10

Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1

Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-16

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18

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

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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 Crest and Wreath,
and SRX are trademarks and/or
service marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.

Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 20784402 A First Printing

This manual describes features
that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle either because
they are options that you did
not purchase or due to changes
subsequent to the printing of this
owner manual. Please refer to the
purchase documentation relating
to your specific vehicle to confirm
each of the features found on your
vehicle. For vehicles first sold in
Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors of Canada Limited”
for Cadillac Motor Car Division
wherever it appears in this manual.

©

2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

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

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

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

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

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Using this Manual

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

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

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

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

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

WARNING

{

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

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

A circle with a slash through it
is a safety symbol which means

“Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or
“Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.

M : This symbol is shown

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

* : This symbol is shown when

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

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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.

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

or OnStar

®

$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure

g : Outside Power Foldaway

Mirrors

} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 1-6

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-7

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Heated and Ventilated

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 1-10

Head Restraint

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-10

Sensing System for

Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Throttle and Brake Pedal

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-14

Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-16

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-19

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-20

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Navigation System . . . . . . . .. . . 1-21

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 1-21

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-22

Storage Compartments . . . . . . 1-22

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Universal Remote System . . . 1-23

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

StabiliTrak

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-24

Tire Sealant and

Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-24

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-25

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-25

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

OnStar

®

System . . . . . . . . . 1-24

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

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Instrument Panel

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑6.

B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6‑5.

Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑28.

C. Cruise Control on page 9‑38.

D. Instrument Cluster on

page 5‑11.

E. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2.

F. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑12.

Navigation System
(If Equipped). See Navigation
System Manual.

G. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑28.

H. Clock (Analog Clock) on

page 5‑7 or Clock (Digital
Clock) on page 5‑8.

I. Safety Locks on page 2‑13.

Power Door Locks on
page 2‑12.

Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑5.

J. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑6

(If Equipped).

Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑6.

K. Data Link Connector (DLC).

See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 5‑19.

L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

M. Horn on page 5‑3.

N. Adjustable Pedal Control

(If Equipped). See Adjustable

Throttle and Brake Pedal on
page 9‑17.

O. Start/Stop Button. See Ignition

Positions on page 9‑18.

P. Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑3.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑5.

Q. Heated Front Seats on

page 3‑10 (If Equipped).

Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats on page 3‑11

(If Equipped).

R. Parking Brake on page 9‑31.

S. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into

Park on page 9‑22.

®

T. StabiliTrak

System on

page 9‑35.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9‑40 (If Equipped).

Economy Mode (If Equipped).
See Fuel Economy Mode on
page 9‑29.

U. Dual Automatic Climate Control

System on page 8‑1.

V. Glove Box on page 4‑1.

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Initial Drive Information

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is used to lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m
(195 ft) away from the vehicle.

K : Press to unlock the driver

door or all doors depending on the
vehicle personalization settings.

Q : Press to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can
be personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑40.

& : Press and hold to open the

liftgate.

L : Press and release to locate

the vehicle.

Press and hold
three seconds to sound the
panic alarm.

L again to cancel the panic

Press
alarm.

Press the key release button near
the bottom of the transmitter to
remove the key. The key can be
used for the driver door and the
glove box.

See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2‑4.

L for

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Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Press Q on the RKE transmitter.

2. Within two seconds, press
and hold

signal lamps flash. Or for about
2 seconds if the vehicle is not
in view.

When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on
as long as the engine is running.
The doors will be locked and
the climate control system may
come on.

The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
10-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.

/ until the turn

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start:

.

Press and hold / until the
parking lamps turn off.

.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on
page 2‑10.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock a door, use
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter from the outside.

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

The power door lock switches are
on the instrument panel.

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

See Power Door Locks on
page 2‑12.

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Liftgate

Manual Liftgate Operation

For vehicles without keyless access,
unlock the vehicle before opening
the liftgate.

Press the touchpad located in the
handle of the liftgate, above the
license plate, and lift up to open.

Do not press the touchpad while
closing the liftgate. This will cause
the liftgate to be unlatched.

Power Liftgate Operation

On vehicles with a power liftgate the
switch is located on the driver door.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to
use the power feature. The taillamps
flash when the power liftgate
moves.

Choose the power liftgate mode
by turning the dial on the switch
until the indicator lines up with the
desired position. Press the center
of the switch.

See Liftgate (Manual) on page 2‑14
or Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑15 for
more information.

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Windows

Driver Side Shown

The power window controls are on
each of the side doors.

The driver door also has switches
that control the passenger and rear
windows.

Operate the switch for the window
by pressing to open and pulling to
close.

Pushing or pulling the switch part
of the way will open or close the
window as long as the switch is
operated.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To adjust a manual seat:

1. Pull the handle at the front of the
seat cushion.

2. Move the seat forward or
rearward to adjust the seat
position.

3. Release the handle to stop the
seat from moving.

4. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure it is locked in
place.

To raise or recline the seatback, use
the lever on the outboard side of
the seat.

See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4
and Reclining Seatbacks on
page 3‑8 for more information.

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Power Seats

A. Power Seat Adjustment

B. Seatback Adjustment

C. Lumbar Adjustment

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

.

Slide control (A) forward or
rearward, and up or down to
adjust the power seat.

See Power Seat Adjustment on
page 3‑4.

.

Raise or recline the seatback
by tilting control (B) forward or
rearward.

See Reclining Seatbacks on
page 3‑8.

.

Increase or decrease the lumbar
support by pressing and holding
the front or rear of control (C).
See Lumbar Adjustment on
page 3‑7.

Memory Features

On vehicles with the memory
feature, the “1” and “2” buttons
on the outboard side of the driver
seat are used to manually save
and recall the positions of the
driver seat, outside mirrors, and
adjustable throttle and brake pedals,
if available. These manually stored
positions are referred to as Button
Memory positions.

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The vehicle will also automatically
save driver seat, outside mirror,
and adjustable throttle and brake
pedal positions to the current driver
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter when the ignition is
turned off. These automatically
stored positions are referred to
as RKE Memory positions.

Storing Button Memory Positions

To save positions into Button
Memory:

1. Adjust the driver seat,
seatback recliner, both outside
mirrors, and adjustable pedals,
if available, to the desired driving
positions.

2. Press and release the
MEM (Memory) button.

3. Press “1” until a beep sounds.

4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for a
second driver using “2.”

To recall the manually saved
Button Memory positions, press
and hold “1” or “2.” The driver seat,
outside mirrors, and adjustable
pedals, if available, move to the
positions stored to those buttons
when pressed. Releasing “1” or “2”
before the stored positions are
reached stops the recall.

To automatically recall RKE Memory
positions, unlock the driver door
with the RKE transmitter, and open
the driver door. On vehicles with
Keyless Access, opening the driver
door when an RKE transmitter
is present will activate the RKE
Memory recall. If the driver door
is already open, pressing the
RKE transmitter K button will also
activate the RKE Memory recall.
The driver seat, outside mirrors,
and pedals, if available, will move to
the previously saved RKE Memory
positions.

See “Memory Seats” under Power
Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for
more information.

Easy Exit Driver Seat

This feature moves the seat
rearward allowing the driver more
room to exit the vehicle.

To activate, place the ignition in
OFF and open the driver door. If the
driver door is already open, placing
the ignition in OFF will activate the
easy exit driver seat.

This feature is turned on or off using
the vehicle personalization menu.
See “Easy Exit Driver Seat” under

Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40 for more information.

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Heated and Ventilated Seats

If available, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the instrument
panel. To operate, the ignition must
be in ON/RUN/START.

M to heat the seat or H to

Press
cool the seat.

For more information, see Heated

and Ventilated Front Seats on
page 3‑11.

Head Restraint Adjustment

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

To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the
head restraint height in the proper
position.

For more information see Head

Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat
Adjustment on page 3‑4.

Safety Belts

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

.

Safety Belts on page 3‑14.

.

How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly on page 3‑18.

.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑24.

.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on
page 3‑56.

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Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

United States

Canada and Mexico

The passenger sensing system will
turn off the right front passenger
frontal airbag and seat-mounted
side impact airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbags and
roof‐rail airbags are not affected by
the passenger sensing system.

The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
overhead console when the vehicle
is started. See Passenger Sensing
System on page 3‑39 for more
information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior

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

To adjust the mirror:

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

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

3. Return the selector switch to the
center position.

See Power Mirrors on page 2‑22.

Manual Folding Mirrors

Vehicles with manual fold mirrors
are 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.

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Power Folding Mirrors

Vehicles with power folding mirrors
have controls on the driver door.

To fold the mirrors:

1. With the selector switch in
the O position, push the down
arrow on the control pad. Both
mirrors will automatically fold.

2. Push the down arrow on the
control pad again to return the
mirrors to their original position.

See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑22.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

If the vehicle has the automatic
dimming mirror, the driver outside
mirror, and the inside rearview
mirror, automatically adjust for the
glare of headlamps behind you.
See Automatic Dimming Mirror on

page 2‑23 or Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror on page 2‑24.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.

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

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

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

If the vehicle has this feature, the
position of the throttle and brake
pedals can be adjusted.

The switch used to adjust the
pedals is located on the right side
of the steering column, below the
wiper stalk. Pull the switch toward
you to move the pedals further from
the floor, or push the switch away
from you to move the pedals closer
to the floor.

See Adjustable Throttle and Brake
Pedal on page 9‑17.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamp controls are located
in the overhead console.

To change the dome lamp settings,
press the following:

* : Turns the lamp off, even when

a door is open.

1 : The lamp comes on

automatically when a door is
opened.

+ : Turns the dome lamp on.

Reading Lamps

There are reading lamps located 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:

For the overhead console reading
lamps, press the button next to
each lamp.

For the rear passenger reading
lamps, press the lamp lens.

For more information on interior
lighting, see:

.

Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑6.

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Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamps control is located
on the instrument panel to the left of
the steering column.

The exterior lamps control has four
positions:

O : Briefly turn to this position to

turn the automatic light control off
or on again.

AUTO : Turns the headlamps on
automatically at normal brightness,
together with the parking lamps,
taillamps, license plate lamps, and
instrument panel lights.

; : Turns the parking lamps on

together with the taillamps, license
plate lamps, and instrument panel
lights.

5 : Turns the headlamps on

together with the parking lamps,
taillamps, license plate lamps and
instrument panel lights.

# : For vehicles with fog lamps,

press to turn the lamps on or off.

For more information, see:

.

Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.

.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
on page 6‑3.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer
lever is located on the right side
of the steering column. With the
ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN/START, move the
windshield wiper lever to select
the wiper speed.

2: Fast wipes.

1: Slow wipes.

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& : Turn the & band up for

more frequent wipes or down for
less frequent wipes. If the vehicle
has Rainsense™, see following
Rainsense™ information.

( : Turns the wipers off.
8 : Single wipe, briefly move the

wiper lever down. Several wipes,
hold the wiper lever down.

Windshield Washer

Pull the lever toward you to spray
washer fluid on the windshield.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑3 and Rear Window Wiper/
Washer on page 5‑5, if equipped.

Rainsense™

For vehicles with Rainsense:

& : Move the windshield wiper

lever to
the wiper lever to adjust the
sensitivity.

Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.

Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.

To deactivate Rainsense, move
the windshield wiper lever out

of

Rear Window Wiper/Washer

The rear wiper controls are on the
end of the windshield wiper lever.

&. Turn the band on

& position.

Press the upper or lower portion of
the button to control the rear wiper
and rear wiper delay.

The system turns off when the
button is returned to the middle
position.

Z : For continuous rear window

wipes.

5 : Sets a delay between wipes.
= : Push the windshield wiper

lever forward to spray washer fluid
on the rear window.

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Climate Controls

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

A. Fan Control

B. Power

C. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

D. ZONE

E. Defrost

F. Air Delivery Mode Control

G. Driver and Passenger

Temperature Control

H. Driver and Passenger Heated

and Ventilated Seats

I. Air Conditioning

J. Recirculation

K. Outside Air

L. Rear Window Defogger

See Dual Automatic Climate Control

System on page 8‑1 and Rear
Climate Control System on
page 8‑5, if equipped.

Transmission

Driver Shift Control (DSC)

Notice: If you drive the vehicle
at a high rpm without upshifting
while using Driver Shift Control
(DSC), you could damage the
vehicle. Always upshift when
necessary while using DSC.

Driver Shift Control (DSC)
allows you to shift an automatic
transmission similar to a manual
transmission. To use the DSC
feature:

1. Move the shift lever to
the left from D (Drive) to
M (Manual Mode).

2. To enter M (Manual Mode), press
the shift lever forward (+) to
upshift or rearward (−) to
downshift.

See Manual Mode on page 9‑28.

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

VOL/ O : Press to turn the system

on and off. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.

RADIO/BAND: Press to choose
between FM, AM, or XM™,
if equipped.

TUNE/INFO: Turn to select radio
stations.

Press to show available information
about the current station or track.

g SEEK: Press to seek the

previous station or track.

l SEEK: Press to seek the next

station or track.

Buttons 1 ‐ 6: Press to save and
select favorite stations

For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Operation on page 7‑7.

For more information about the Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE) System,
see Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System on page 7‑38.

For more information about the
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System, see

Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on
page 7‑49.

Storing a Favorite Station

Stations from all bands can be
stored in the favorite lists in any
order. Up to six stations can be
stored in each favorite page and
the number of available favorite
pages can be set.

To store the station to a position in
the list, press the corresponding
numeric button 1-6 until the station
can be heard again.

For more information, see “Storing
and Retrieving Favorites” in AM-FM
Radio on page 7‑12.

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Setting the Clock

The vehicle has a digital and an
analog clock.

For detailed instructions on setting
either clock, see Clock (Analog

Clock) on page 5‑7 or Clock (Digital
Clock) on page 5‑8.

Turning the Digital Clock On or Off

1. Press the CONFIG button.

2. Select Time and Date Settings.

3. Select Clock Displayed.

4. Press the MENU/SELECT
button to turn the clock on or off.

Setting the Time and Date

1. Press the CONFIG button.

2. Select Time and Date Settings.

3. Select Set Time or Set Date.

4. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
adjust the highlighted value.

5. Press the MENU/SELECT knob
to select the next value.

6. To save the time or date and
return to the Time and Date
Settings menu, press the

0 button at any time

BACK
or press the MENU/SELECT
knob after adjusting the minutes
or year.

Setting the 12/24 Hour Format

1. Press the CONFIG button.

2. Select Time and Date Settings.

3. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.

4. Press the MENU/SELECT
button to select the 12 hour or
24 hour display format.

Setting the Month & Day Format

1. Press the CONFIG button.

2. Select Time and Date Settings.

3. Highlight Month & Day Format.

4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob
to select MM/DD (month/day) or
DD/MM (day/month).

Setting the Auto Time Adjust

1. Press the CONFIG button.

2. Select Time and Date Settings.

3. Highlight Auto Time Adjust.

4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob
to turn Auto Time Adjust on
or off.

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Satellite Radio

Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite
Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite
Radio subscription can receive XM
programming.

XM Satellite Radio Service

XM is a satellite radio service based
in the 48 contiguous United States
and 10 Canadian provinces. XM
Satellite Radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free
music, coast to coast, and in
digital-quality sound. A fee is
required to receive the XM service.

For more information refer to:

.

www.xmradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100 (U.S.).

.

www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).

For more information, see Satellite
Radio on page 7‑15.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB
port located in the center console.
External devices such as iPods
laptop computers, MP3 players, CD
changers, and USB storage devices
may be connected, depending on
the audio system.

For more information, see Auxiliary

Devices (Radio with CD ) on
page 7‑30 or Auxiliary Devices
(Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) on
page 7‑36.

®

,

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio
system, microphone, and controls.

The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.

See Bluetooth (Overview ) on

page 7‑51 or Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls) on
page 7‑52 or Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition) on page 7‑57.

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Steering Wheel Controls

If available, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.

y / z : Press the y button to

select the next favorite radio station
or next CD, DVD, if equipped,
or MP3 track.

Press the
previous favorite radio station or
previous CD, DVD, if equipped,
or MP3 track.

x −: Press + to increase the

+

volume, press − to decrease the
volume.

z button to select the

b / g : Press to interact with

the available Bluetooth, OnStar,
or Navigation system.

$ / : Press to silence the vehicle

speakers only. Press again to turn
the sound on. For vehicles with
OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press
to reject an incoming call, or end a
current call.

SRCE: Press to select an audio
source.

For more information, see Steering
Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

Cruise Control

T : Press to turn cruise control on

and off.

+ RES : Press briefly to make
the vehicle resume to a previously
set speed or press and hold to
accelerate.

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−SET: Press to set the speed and
activate cruise control or make the
vehicle decelerate.

[ : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set
speed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 9‑38.

Navigation System

The vehicle's navigation system
(if equipped) provides detailed maps
of most major freeways and roads.
After a destination has been set,
the system provides turn-by-turn
instructions for reaching the
destination. In addition, the system
can help locate a variety of points
of interest (POI), such as banks,
airports, restaurants, and more.

See the Navigation System manual
for more information.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is located in the
center of the instrument panel
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems. The controls for
the DIC are located on the turn
signal lever.

A. SET/CLR: Press to set or

clear the menu item when it is
displayed.

B.

w x: Use the thumbwheel

to scroll through the items in
each menu.

C. MENU: Press to get to the

Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle
Information Menu. This button
is also used to return to or exit
the last screen displayed on
the DIC.

For more information, see Driver

Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑28.

Vehicle Personalization

Some vehicle features can be
programmed by using the audio
system controls. These features
include:

.

Climate and Air Quality

.

Comfort and Convenience

.

Language

.

Lighting

.

Power Door Locks

.

Remote Lock/Unlock/Start

.

Return to Factory Settings

See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40.

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Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If available, the rear vision
camera displays a view of the
area behind the vehicle when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
The display will appear on either the
inside rearview mirror or navigation
screen, if equipped.

To clean the camera lens, located
above the license plate, rinse it with
water and wipe it with a soft cloth.

See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on
page 9‑43.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

If available, this feature uses
sensors on the front and rear
bumpers to detect objects while
parking the vehicle. Ultrasonic Front
and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)
comes on automatically when the
shift lever is moved into R (Reverse)
and operates at speeds less than
8 km/h (5 mph). UFRPA uses
audible beeps and a display in
the instrument panel to provide
distance and system information.

Keep the sensors on the vehicle's
front and rear bumpers clean to
ensure proper operation.

The system can be disabled by
pressing the park assist button
located next to the shift lever.

See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9‑40 for more information.

Storage Compartments

The glove box is air conditioned
and can be used to store items at a
lower temperature. Slide the control
across the small hole to adjust the
air flow. See Glove Box on page 4‑1
for more information.

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Power Outlets

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

The vehicle has four accessory
power outlets. The power outlets
located below the climate control
system inside the front storage
bin, inside the center floor console,
and on the rear of the center floor
console are powered while the
vehicle is in ON/RUN/START or
ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until
the driver door is opened within
10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.

The power outlet located in the rear
cargo area is powered at all times.

Open the protective cap to use the
accessory power outlet.

See Power Outlets on page 5‑9.

Universal Remote System

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 Home Remote.
Because of the steps involved, it
may be helpful to have another
person available to assist you with
programming the Universal Home
Remote.

See Universal Remote System on
page 5‑46.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

The traction control system limits
wheel spin. The system is on when
the vehicle is started.

.

To turn off traction control, press
and release
console.

the appropriate DIC message
displays. See Vehicle Messages
on page 5‑32.

.

Press and release g again to
turn traction control back on.

For more information, see Traction

Control System (TCS) on
page 9‑34.

g located on the

i illuminates and

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StabiliTrak®System

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 both Traction Control
and StabiliTrak, press and

hold

g until g and i illuminate

and the appropriate DIC
message displays. See Vehicle
Messages on page 5‑32.

.

Press g again to turn on both
systems.

For more information, see

StabiliTrak

®

System on page 9‑35.

Tire Pressure Monitor

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

The TPMS warning light alerts you
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 on page 9‑12. The warning
light will remain on until the tire
pressure is corrected.

During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear
when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off. 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. It is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10‑63.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

This vehicle may come with a jack
and spare tire or a tire sealant and
compressor kit. The kit can be used
to temporarily seal small punctures
in the tread area of the tire.

See Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit on page 10‑79 for complete
operating information.

If the vehicle came with a jack and
spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on
page 10‑77.

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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 MENU button and
thumbwheel on the turn signal
lever, display REMAINING OIL
LIFE on the DIC. See Driver

Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑28 and Engine Oil
Messages on page 5‑35.

2. Press the SET button to reset
the oil life at 100%.

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

The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:

1. Turn the ignition on with the
engine off.

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

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

See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10‑14.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge
and a yellow fuel cap can use either
unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel
containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).
See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on
page 9‑50. For all other vehicles,
use only the unleaded gasoline
described under Recommended
Fuel on page 9‑47.

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.

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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. or Canada: 1-800-882-1112

TTY Users (U.S. or Canada):

1-888-889-2438

Mexico: 01-800-466-0805

As the owner of a new Cadillac, you
are automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Service program.

For more information see Roadside

Service (U.S. and Canada) on
page 13‑8 or Roadside Service
(Mexico) on page 13‑10.

Roadside Service and OnStar
(U.S. and Canada)

If you have a current OnStar
subscription, press the

and the current GPS location will
be sent to an OnStar advisor who
will assess your problem, contact
Roadside Service, and relay your
exact location to get the help
you need.

Online Owner Center
(U.S. and Canada)

The Online Owner Center is a
complimentary service that includes
online service reminders, vehicle
maintenance tips, online owner
manual, special privileges,
and more.

Sign up today at:

www.cadillacownercenter.com
(U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).

Q button

OnStar

For vehicles with an active OnStar
subscription, OnStar uses several
innovative technologies and live
Advisors to provide a wide range
of safety, security, navigation,
diagnostics, and calling services.

Automatic Crash Response

In a crash, built‐in sensors can
automatically alert an OnStar
Advisor who is immediately
connected to the vehicle to see
if you need help.

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How OnStar Service Works

Q : Push this blue button to

connect to a specially trained
OnStar Advisor to verify your
account information and to answer
questions.

] : Push this red emergency

button to get priority help from
specially trained OnStar Emergency
Advisors.

X : Push this button for hands‐free,

voice‐activated calling and to give
voice commands for Hands‐Free
Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn
Navigation.

Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock,
Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn
Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling
are available on most vehicles.
Not all OnStar services are
available on all vehicles. For more
information, see the OnStar Owner's
Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.)
or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact

OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY

1‐877‐248‐2080; or push the
button to speak with an OnStar
Advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.

For a full description of OnStar
services and system limitations, see
the OnStar Owner's Guide in the
glove box.

OnStar service is subject to the
OnStar Terms and Conditions
included in the OnStar Glove
Box Kit.

OnStar service requires wireless
communication networks and the
Global Positioning System (GPS)
satellite network. Not all OnStar
services are available everywhere
or on all vehicles at all times.

OnStar service can’t work unless
your vehicle is in a place where
OnStar has an agreement with a
wireless service provider for service
in that area, and the wireless
service provider has coverage,

Q

network capacity, reception, and
technology compatible with OnStar's
service. Service involving location
information about your vehicle can’t
work unless GPS signals are
available, unobstructed, and
compatible with the OnStar
hardware. The vehicle has to have
a working electrical system and
adequate battery power for the
OnStar equipment to operate.
OnStar service may not work if the
OnStar equipment isn’t properly
installed or you haven’t maintained
it and your vehicle is in good
working order and in compliance
with all government regulations.
If you try to add, connect, or modify
any equipment or software in your
vehicle, OnStar service may not
work. Other problems OnStar can’t
control may prevent service to you,
such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels,
weather, electrical system design
and architecture of your vehicle,
damage to important parts of your
vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone
network congestion or jamming.

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See Radio Frequency
Statement on page 13‑20 for

information regarding Part 15
of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules and
Industry Canada Standards
RSS-210/220/310.

OnStar Steering Wheel
Controls

This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute
button that can be used to interact
with OnStar Hands-Free calling.
See Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2 for more information.

On some vehicles, the mute button
can be used to dial numbers into
voice mail systems, or to dial phone
extensions. See the OnStar Owner's
Guide for more information.

Your Responsibility

Increase the volume of the radio
if the OnStar Advisor cannot be
heard.

If the light next to the OnStar
buttons is red, the system may
not be functioning properly. Push

the

Q button and request a vehicle

diagnostic. If the light appears clear
(no light appears), your OnStar
subscription has expired and all
services have been deactivated.

Push the
the OnStar equipment is active.

Q button to confirm that

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Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . 2-10

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-13

Doors

Liftgate (Manual) . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2-14

Liftgate (Power) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-15

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-19

Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . 2-19

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-20

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2-22

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2-23

Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-23

Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . .. 2-23

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-24

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-24

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . 2-27

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 2-28

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Keys

WARNING

{

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

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

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

See your dealer if a new key is
needed.

Notice: If the keys get locked in
the vehicle, it may have to be
damaged to get them out. Always
carry a spare key.

Contact Roadside Service if
you are locked out of the vehicle.
See Roadside Service (U.S. and

Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside
Service (Mexico) on page 13‑10.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency
Statement on page 13‑20 for

information regarding Part 15
of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules and
Industry Canada Standards
RSS-210/220/310.

If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:

.

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

.

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

.

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

.

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

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions will work up to
60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

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

With Remote Start and Power

Liftgate Shown, Without Similar

Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.

The turn signal indicators may
flash and/or the horn may sound
to indicate locking, see “Locking
Feedback” under Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑40.

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

passenger door is open when
pressed, all doors lock.

Pressing
the theft-deterrent system.
See Anti-Theft Alarm System on
page 2‑19.

Q may also arm

Q is

Q is

K (Unlock): Press to unlock

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

Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40. When remotely

unlocking the vehicle at night the
fog lamps and reverse lamps will
come on for about 20 seconds to
light your approach to the vehicle.
The turn signal indicators may
flash and/or the horn may sound
to indicate unlocking. See “Unlock
Feedback” under Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑40.

Memory seat positions may be
recalled when unlocking the vehicle.
See “Memory Remote Recall”
under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40 for more information.

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Pressing K will disarm
the theft-deterrent system.
See Anti-Theft Alarm System on
page 2‑19.

/ (Remote Start): For vehicles

with this feature, press
then press and hold

two seconds to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote
Vehicle Start on page 2‑10 for
additional information.

/ within

L (Vehicle Locator/Panic

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

horn chirps. Press and hold
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and
the turn signal lamps flash for

30 seconds, or until
again or the vehicle is started.

L is pressed

& (Remote Liftgate Release):

Press until the liftgate begins to
move to open or close the power
liftgate.

Q and

L for

Keyless Access Operation

Some vehicles have the keyless
access system that lets you lock
and unlock the doors and access
the liftgate without removing the
remote transmitter from your pocket,
purse, briefcase, etc. The keyless
entry transmitter must be within 1 m
(3 ft) of the door being opened.
If the vehicle has this feature, there
will be a body colored touch pad on
the outside front door handles.

Keyless Unlocking

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

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

To customize which doors unlock
when the driver’s door is opened,
see “Passive Unlock” under Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑40.

Keyless Locking

If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, this feature
allows you to select whether the
doors automatically lock during
normal vehicle exit. When the
vehicle is turned off and all doors
become closed, the vehicle will
determine how many keyless
access transmitters remain in the
vehicle interior. If at least one
keyless access transmitter has
been removed from the interior
of the vehicle, the doors will lock
after eight seconds.

If there are two keyless access
transmitters in the vehicle and
one is removed, the other will be
locked in. A person approaching
the outside of the locked vehicle
without an authorized keyless
access transmitter will not be able
to open the door, even with the
transmitter in the vehicle.

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You may temporarily disable the
keyless locking feature by pressing
and holding the power door unlock
button on the instrument panel for
several seconds with a door open.
Keyless locking will then remain
disabled until the door lock switch
is pressed, or until the vehicle is
turned on.

To customize whether the doors
automatically lock when you exit
the vehicle, see “Passive Locking”
under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40.

Lock Sensor

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

Keyless Liftgate Opening

Press the touch pad on the liftgate
handle to open the liftgate if the
keyless entry transmitter is within
range.

Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle

Only keyless entry 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.

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Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter (Keyless Access
Vehicles Only)

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

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

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

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

The Driver Information
Center (DIC) displays READY
TO LEARN ELECTRONIC
KEY #2, 3, 4, ETC.

3. Place the new transmitter
into the transmitter pocket.
The transmitter pocket is inside
the center console storage
area located between the driver
and front passenger seats.
The storage area will need
to be opened and the storage
tray lifted up to access the
transmitter pocket.

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

5. Remove the transmitter from
the transmitter pocket and

press

K on the transmitter.

To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3
through 5.

When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
the ignition for 10 seconds to
exit programming mode.

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Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter
(Keyless Access Vehicles Only)

If there are no currently recognized
transmitters available, follow this
procedure to program up to eight
transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes
to complete. The vehicle must be off
and all of the transmitters you wish
to program must be with you.

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

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

2. Wait for ten minutes until the
DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN
and then press the ignition.

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

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

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

4. Place the new transmitter
into the transmitter pocket.
The transmitter pocket is inside
the center console storage
area located between the driver
and front passenger seats.
The storage area will need
to be opened and the storage
tray lifted up to access the
transmitter pocket.

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5. Press the ignition. 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 on the transmitter.

To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4
through 6.

When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
the ignition for 10 seconds to
exit programming mode.

Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery

If the transmitter battery is weak,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED when you try to
start the vehicle. The REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message may also be displayed
at this time.

To start the vehicle:

1. Open the center console storage
area and the storage tray.

2. Place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket.

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

Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.

Battery Replacement

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

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

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

2. Use the key blade to separate
the two halves of the transmitter.

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

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

5. Snap the transmitter back
together.

Remote Vehicle Start

If available, this feature allows you
to start the engine from outside the
vehicle.

/ (Remote Vehicle Start):

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

Vehicles with an automatic climate
control system will automatically
change to a heating or cooling

mode depending on the outside
temperature during a remote start.
When the ON/RUN/START ignition
mode is selected , the climate
control system will return to its
setting from when the vehicle
was last turned off.

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.

There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of the
transmitter, see Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3

for additional information.

Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start

To start the engine using the remote
start feature:

1. Press

2. Within two seconds, press and

3. Press the brake pedal and select

Q on the RKE transmitter.

hold

/ until the turn signal

lamps flash. This confirms
the request to remote start the
vehicle has been received. If the
vehicle' s lamps are not visible,

press and hold
two seconds.

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

the ON/RUN/START ignition
mode to drive the vehicle.

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

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Extending Engine Run Time

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

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

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

A maximum of two remote starts,
or 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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Shutting the Engine Off After a
Remote Start

To cancel a remote start:

.

Press / until the parking lamps
turn off.

.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

.

Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work

The remote start will not operate if:

.

The ignition is in any mode other
than OFF.

.

The transmitter is in the vehicle.

.

The hood is not closed.

.

The hazard warning flashers
are on.

.

There is an emission control
system malfunction.

.

The engine coolant temperature
is too high.

.

The oil pressure is low.

.

Two remote vehicle starts have
already been used.

.

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

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Door Locks

WARNING

{

Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.

.

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

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WARNING (Continued)

.

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

.

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

To lock or unlock a door, use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter from the outside.

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

Power Door Locks

The power door lock switches are
on the instrument panel.

K (Unlock): Press to unlock the

doors.

Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors.

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Lockout Deterrent

Lockout deterrent decreases the
chances that the keys may be
accidentally locked in the vehicle.

When door locking is requested
by pressing
panel or

transmitter and the driver door is
open, all doors will lock and the
driver door will immediately unlock.
The driver door must be closed

when
to remain locked.

This feature can be programmed
to provide the lockout deterrent
feature only when the ignition
mode is ACC/ACCESSORY, or
ON/RUN/START. See “Power Door
Locks” in Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40.

Q on the instrument

Q on the keyless access

Q is pressed for all doors

Delayed Locking

When this feature is enabled and
the doors are locked with the power
lock switch on the instrument panel,
three chimes sound to signal that
the delayed locking feature is in
use. All doors lock five seconds
after the last door is closed.

When the delayed locking
feature is in use, pressing
the instrument panel or

keyless access transmitter will
override the feature and lock all
doors immediately.

This feature can be programmed by
using the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See “Delayed Door Lock”
in Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40. The delayed locking
feature is only available if “Unlocked
Door Anti-Lockout” is disabled.

Q on

Q on the

Safety Locks

Rear door security locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from the inside.

Press the
locks. Once activated, the LED light
in the switch illuminates.

Pressing the button again
deactivates the safety locks.

{ to activate the safety

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Liftgate (Manual)

WARNING

{

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

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WARNING (Continued)

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

.

Close all of the windows.

.

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

.

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

.

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

For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9‑24.

Notice: If you open the liftgate
without checking for overhead
obstructions such as a garage
door, you could damage the
liftgate or the liftgate glass.
Always check to make sure
the area above and behind the
liftgate is clear before opening it.

For vehicles without keyless access,
unlock the vehicle before opening
the liftgate.

Press the touchpad located in the
handle of the liftgate, above the
license plate, and lift up to open.

Do not press the touchpad while
closing the liftgate. This will cause
the liftgate to be unlatched.

Always close the liftgate before
driving.

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Liftgate (Power)

Power Liftgate Operation

WARNING

{

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

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WARNING (Continued)

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

.

Close all of the windows.

.

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

.

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

.

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

For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9‑24.

On vehicles with a power liftgate,
the switch is on the driver door.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to

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use the power feature.
The taillamps flash when the
power liftgate moves.

WARNING

{

You or others could be injured if
caught in the path of the power
liftgate. Make sure there is no one
in the way of the liftgate as it is
opening and closing.

Notice: If you open the liftgate
without checking for overhead
obstructions such as a garage
door, you could damage the
liftgate or the liftgate glass.
Always check to make sure
the area above and behind the
liftgate is clear before opening it.

Choose the power liftgate mode
by turning the dial on the switch
until the indicator lines up with
the desired position.

The three modes are:

MAX : The liftgate opens to the full
open height.

3/4 : The liftgate opens to a
reduced open height that can be set
by the vehicle operator in a range
of approximately 3/4 open to full
open. Use this setting to prevent the
liftgate from opening into overhead
obstructions such as a garage door
or roof mounted cargo during power
operation. The liftgate can still be
opened fully manually.

OFF: The liftgate only operates
manually in this position.

Manual operation of a liftgate that
also has power operation requires
more effort than with a standard
manual liftgate.

In either the MAX or the 3/4 mode,
the liftgate can be power opened
and closed by:

.

Pressing & on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
until the liftgate starts moving.
See Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System Operation on
page 2‑4.

.

Pressing & on the center of
the mode switch on the driver
door, with the driver door
unlocked.

.

Pressing the touchpad switch on
the liftgate outside handle, with
all doors unlocked, to open the
liftgate.

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Press and release & on the
liftgate adjacent to the latch to
close the liftgate.

Pressing any liftgate button, or the
touchpad switch while the liftgate
is moving, stops it. Pressing the
button or RKE switch again
reverses the direction. There is a
minimum distance that the power
liftgate must already be open for the
system to hold it open. If movement
is stopped below that minimum, the
liftgate closes.

Do not force the liftgate open or
closed during a power cycle.

The power liftgate may be
temporarily disabled under
extreme temperatures or low
battery conditions. If this occurs,
the liftgate can still be operated
manually.

If you shift the transmission out of
P (Park) while the power function
is in progress, the liftgate power
function will continue to completion.
If you shift the transmission out of
P (Park) and accelerate before the
power liftgate latch is closed, the
liftgate may reverse to the open
position. Cargo could fall out of
the vehicle. Always make sure the
power liftgate is closed and latched
before you drive away.

If you power open the liftgate and
the liftgate support struts have lost
pressure, the turn signals flash
and a chime sounds. The liftgate
stays open temporarily, then slowly
closes. See your dealer for service
before using the liftgate.

Obstacle Detection Features

If the liftgate encounters an obstacle
during a power open or close
cycle, a warning chime will sound
and the liftgate will automatically
reverse direction to the full closed
or open position. After removing
the obstruction, the power liftgate
operation can be used again.
If the liftgate encounters multiple
obstacles on the same power cycle,
the power function will deactivate.
The Power Liftgate Unavailable
warning message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will
display. After removing the
obstructions, the liftgate will
resume normal power operation.

The vehicle has pinch sensors
located on the side edges of the
liftgate. If an object is caught
between the liftgate and the body
and presses against this sensor,
the liftgate will reverse direction and
open fully. The liftgate will remain
open until it is activated again or
closed manually.

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Setting the Power Liftgate
3/4 Mode

To change the liftgate stop position:

1. Turn the liftgate switch to either
the MAX, or the 3/4 mode
position and power open the
liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement at
the desired height by pressing
any liftgate switch. Manually
adjust the liftgate position if
required.

3. Press and hold the button on the
liftgate adjacent to the latch until
the turn signals flash and a beep
sounds to indicate that the new
setting is recorded.

When power opened with the
3/4 mode selected, the liftgate
stops at the new set position.

If you do not hear the audible and
visual feedback when setting the
intermediate stop position, you are
attempting to set the height below
the 3/4 open height minimum
(approximately 5 feet). The liftgate
cannot be set below that minimum
and the new setting will not be
recorded.

Manual Operation of Power
Liftgate

To change the liftgate to manual
operation, turn the mode switch to
the OFF position.

With the power liftgate disabled
and all of the doors unlocked, the
liftgate can be manually opened
and closed. Manual efforts of a
vehicle equipped with a power
liftgate will be higher than a
standard non-power liftgate.

To open the liftgate, press the
touchpad on the handle on the
outside of the liftgate, and lift the
gate open. To close the liftgate,
use the pull cup to lower the liftgate
and close. With the power liftgate
disabled, the liftgate electric latch
will still power latch once contact is
made with the striker. Always close
the liftgate before driving.

If the RKE button is pressed while
power operation is disabled, the turn
signals flash and the liftgate will
not move.

The liftgate has an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or
has low voltage, the liftgate will
not open. The liftgate will resume
operation when the battery is
reconnected and charged.

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Vehicle Security

This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
it impossible to steal.

Anti-Theft Alarm System

This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.

The LED light, located on
the instrument panel near the
windshield, indicates the status
of the system.

Arming the System

To arm the system,

1. Close all doors, liftgate
and hood.

2. Lock the vehicle using the
transmitter, or the power door
lock button. The LED on the
instrument panel should come
on and stay on for about
30 seconds.

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

If a door, the hood, or liftgate is
opened without first unlocking with
the transmitter, the vehicle’s turn
signals will flash and the horn
will sound for about 30 seconds.
The alarm system will then re-arm
to monitor for the next unauthorized
event.

The theft-deterrent alarm system will
not activate if the doors are locked
with the vehicle's key. You can
start the vehicle with a recognized
transmitter in the vehicle if the alarm
has been set off.

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Disarming the System

To disarm the system, either
unlock the doors using the
transmitter, or start the vehicle
with a recognized transmitter in
the vehicle.

To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:

.

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

.

Always unlock a door with the
transmitter. Unlocking a door any
other way will not disarm the
alarm.

If you set off the alarm by accident,
turn off the alarm by pressing the
unlock button on the transmitter.
The alarm will not stop if you try
to unlock a door any other way.

How to Detect a Tamper
Condition

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

If the alarm has been activated,
the “Theft Attempted” message will
appear on the DIC. See Key and
Lock Messages on page 5‑36 for
additional information.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency
Statement on page 13‑20 for

information regarding Part 15
of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules and
Industry Canada Standards
RSS-210/220/310.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.

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

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

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

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

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The system has one or more
keyless entry transmitters that are
matched to an immobilizer control
unit in your vehicle. Only a correctly
matched keyless entry transmitter
will start the vehicle. If the keyless
entry transmitter is ever damaged,
you may not be able to start your
vehicle.

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

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

If the vehicle will not change
ignition modes (ACC/ACCESSORY,
ON/RUN/START, OFF), and the
keyless entry transmitter appears to
be undamaged, try another keyless
entry transmitter. Or, you may
try placing the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket located in the
center console. See “No Remote
Detected” under Key and Lock
Messages on page 5‑36.

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 your dealer who can service
the theft-deterrent system and have
a new keyless entry transmitter
programmed to the vehicle.

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

Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 2‑4.

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

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

WARNING

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

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

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Power Mirrors

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

To adjust the mirror:

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

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

3. Return the selector switch to the
center position.

Folding Mirrors

Manual Foldaway Mirrors

Vehicles with manual fold mirrors
are 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.

Power Foldaway Mirrors

Vehicles with power folding mirrors
have controls on the driver door.

To fold the mirrors:

1. With the selector switch in the
O position, press the down
arrow on the control pad. Both
mirrors will automatically fold.

2. Press the down arrow on the
control pad again to return the
mirrors to their original position.

Resetting the Power Foldaway
Mirrors

Reset the power foldaway mirrors if:

.

The mirrors are accidentally
obstructed while folding.

.

They are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.

.

The mirrors do not stay in the
unfolded position.

.

The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds.

Fold and unfold the mirrors one time
using the mirror controls to reset
them to their normal position.

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A noise may be heard during the
resetting of the power foldaway
mirrors. This sound is normal after a
manual folding operation.

Heated Mirrors

(Rear Window Defogger):

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Press to heat the mirrors.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1 for more

information.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

If the vehicle has the automatic
dimming mirror, the driver outside
mirror automatically adjusts for the
glare of headlamps behind you.

Reverse Tilt Mirrors

If the vehicle is equipped with
memory seats, there is an option to
have the mirrors tilt down, when in
R (Reverse), to more easily see the
ground near the vehicle.

When the vehicle is shifted to
R (Reverse), both the driver and
passenger mirrors will tilt downward.
They will return to their previous
position when the vehicle is shifted
out of R (Reverse), the ignition is
turned to OFF, or the vehicle is left
in R (Reverse).

This feature can be turned on or
off. See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40.

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Adjust the inside rearview mirror
for a clear view of the area behind
your vehicle. To avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind, push the
tab forward for daytime and pull it
for nighttime use.

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Vehicles with OnStar
additional control buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer for more information about
OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
See the OnStar Owner's Guide for
more information about the services
OnStar provides.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The vehicle may have an automatic
dimming inside rearview mirror.
Automatic dimming reduces the
glare from the headlamps of the
vehicle behind you. The dimming
feature and the indicator light come
on each time the vehicle is started.

Vehicles with OnStar
additional control buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer for more information about
OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
See the OnStar Owner's Guide for
more information about the services
OnStar provides.

Cleaning the Mirror

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

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Windows

WARNING

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

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

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Power Windows

WARNING

{

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

When there are children in the
rear seat use the window lockout
button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.

Driver Side Shown

The power window controls are on
each of the side doors.

The driver door also has switches
that control the passenger and rear
windows.

The power windows:

.

Can be operated with the
ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN/START.

.

Can be operated within
10 minutes of switching the
ignition off. See Retained

Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9‑22.

.

Will stop operation when any
door is opened.

Operate the switch for the desired
window by pressing to open and
pulling to close.

Pushing or pulling the switch part
of the way will open or close the
window as long as the switch is
operated.

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Express‐Down/Up Windows

Windows that have the
express‐down/up feature
allow the windows to be lowered
and raised fully without holding
the window switch. Press the
window switch fully and release it to
activate the express‐down feature.
Pull the window switch fully up and
release it to activate the express‐up
feature. The express mode can be
canceled at any time by briefly
pressing, or pulling the switch.

Programming the Power
Windows

Programming the power windows
may be necessary if the vehicle's
battery has been disconnected or
discharged.

If the window will not express up
after power has been restored and
a message is displayed in the Driver
Information Center:

1. Close all doors

2. Place the ignition in
ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN/START.

3. From any partial open position,
close the window and continue
to pull the switch briefly after the
window has fully closed.

Obstacle Detection Feature

The Obstacle Detection Feature is
part of the express-up feature and is
active:

1. In the middle and upper portions
of the window opening.

2. During window up movements.

3. In ignition OFF during all window
up movements and during
express-up window movements
in ignition ON/RUN/START.

If there is something blocking the
window during automatic closing,
the window will reverse direction
for a short distance. Weather
conditions such as extreme cold
and/or ice may cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will return
to normal operation once the object
or condition is removed.

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If conditions prevent the window
from closing and the window
continues to auto-reverse, it is
possible to close the window with
the ignition in ON/RUN/START by
holding the window switch in the
partially or fully pulled up position.
Release of the switch from the
partially pulled up position will
cause the window to stop. Release
of the switch from the fully pulled up
position will activate the express-up
and related obstacle detection
features.

Overload

If the windows are repeatedly
operated within a short time, the
window operation is disabled for a
short time.

Window Lockout

o (Window Lockout): The window
lockout switch is on the driver door.
This feature prevents the rear
passenger windows from operating,
except from the driver position.
Press the switch to turn the lockout
feature on or off. An indicator light
shows the feature is on.

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 if
available.

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Roof

Sunroof

On vehicles with a sunroof, the
switches are on the overhead
console.

The sunroof only operates when
the ignition is in ON/RUN/START
or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in
Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
See Ignition Positions on page 9‑18
and Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑22.

A. Sunroof Switch

B. Sunshade Switch

To open the sunroof, press the back
of the sunroof switch (A) to the first
detent and release, the sunroof will
open to the vent position.

Press the back of the sunroof switch
to the first detent and hold, to open
the sunroof to a desired position at
a normal speed. Press the rear of
the switch to the second detent
and release, to express open the
sunroof to an automatically adjusted
comfort position. Press the rear of
the switch to the second detent and
release again, to open the sunroof
to the full open position. Press the
front of the switch to second detent
and release, to express close the
sunroof.

Press the front of the sunroof switch
to the first detent and hold, to close
the sunroof to a desired position at
a normal speed. Press the front of
the switch to the second detent
and release, to express close the
sunroof.

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To open or close the sunshade,
press the open or close sunroof
switch (B).

Press the front or back of the
sunshade switch to the first detent
and hold, to open or close the
sunshade to a desired position at
a normal speed. Press the switch
to the second detent and release,
to express open or close the
sunshade.

Fully close the glass before fully
closing the sunshade.

Anti-Pinch Feature

If an object is in the path of the
sunroof when it is closing, the
anti-pinch feature detects the
object and stops the sunroof
from closing at the point of the
obstruction. The sunroof then
returns to the full-open position.

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Dirt and debris may collect on
the sunroof seal or in the track.
This could cause an issue
with sunroof operation, noise,
or plugging 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.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 3-2

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-8

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . 3-11

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Rear Seat

Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . 3-14

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3-14

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 3-28

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-29

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 3-30

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-33

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . 3-34

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . 3-36

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 3-36

What Will You See After an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . 3-39

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . 3-44

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-44

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-46

Replacing Airbag System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-46

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Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 3-47

Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 3-49

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-51

Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-53
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH

System) . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . 3-56

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-64

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-64

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-66

Head Restraints

Front Seats

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

WARNING

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

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.

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Rear Seats

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

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1. To raise or lower the head
restraint, press the release
button while pulling up or
pushing down on the head
restraint.

2. Release the button then pull
up or push down on the head
restraint to make sure it is
locked in place.

The front head restraints are
designed not to be removed.

1. Pull the head restraint up to
raise it.

2. To lower the head restraint,
press the release button while
pushing the head restraint down.

3. Release the button.

4. Push down on the head restraint
to make sure it is locked in
place.

The center seating position has
an integrated headrest that can be
adjusted the same way as the head
restraints.

If you are installing a child restraint
in the rear seat, see “Securing a
Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System” under Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) on page 3‑56.

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Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

WARNING

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You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a
manual driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. The sudden

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movement could startle and
confuse you, or make you push
a pedal when you do not want to.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.

To adjust a manual seat:

1. Pull the handle at the front of the
seat cushion.

2. Move the seat forward or
rearward to adjust the seat
position.

3. Release the handle to stop the
seat from moving.

4. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure it is locked in
place.

Power Seat Adjustment

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

.

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

.

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

.

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

To adjust the seatback, see
Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑8.

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To adjust the lumbar support, see
Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑7.

Memory Seats

On vehicles with the memory
feature, the “1” and “2” buttons on
the outboard side of the driver seat
are used to manually save and
recall the positions of the driver
seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable
throttle and brake pedal positions,
if available. These manually stored
positions are referred to as Button
Memory positions.

The vehicle will also automatically
save driver seat, outside mirror,
and adjustable throttle and brake
pedal positions to the current
driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter when the ignition is
turned off. These automatically
stored positions are referred
to as RKE Memory positions.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2‑4 for
more information.

Storing Button Memory Positions

To save positions into Button
Memory:

1. Adjust the driver seat,
seatback recliner, both outside
mirrors, and adjustable pedals,
if available, to the desired driving
positions.

2. Press and release the
MEM (Memory) button.

3. Press “1” until a beep sounds.

4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for a
second driver using “2.”

Recalling Button Memory
Positions

To recall the manually saved
Button Memory positions, press
and hold “1” or “2.” The driver seat,
outside mirrors, and adjustable
pedals, if available, move to the
positions stored to those buttons
when pressed. Releasing “1” or “2”
before the stored positions are
reached stops the recall.

If something has blocked the
driver seat and/or the adjustable
pedals, if available, while recalling
a memory position, the recall may
stop. Remove the obstruction; then
press and hold the appropriate
manual control for the memory item
that is not recalling for two seconds.
Try recalling the memory position
again by pressing the appropriate
memory button. If the memory
position is still not recalling, see
your dealer for service.

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Recalling RKE Memory Positions
(Memory Remote Recall)

The Memory Remote Recall feature
can recall the driver seat, outside
mirrors, and adjustable pedals,
if available, to previously stored
RKE Memory positions when
entering the vehicle.

Every time the ignition is
placed in OFF, the positions
of the driver seat, outside mirrors,
and adjustable pedals, if available,
are automatically stored to the RKE
transmitter that was used to start
the vehicle. These positions are
called RKE Memory positions and
may be different than the previously
mentioned Button Memory positions
saved to the “1” or “2” buttons.

To automatically recall RKE
Memory positions, unlock the driver
door with the RKE transmitter, and
open the driver door. On vehicles
with Keyless Access, opening the
driver door when an RKE transmitter
is present will activate the RKE
Memory recall. If the driver door
is already open, pressing the
RKE transmitter K button will also
activate the RKE Memory recall.
The driver seat, outside mirrors,
and pedals, if available, will move to
the previously saved RKE Memory
positions.

This feature is turned on or off using
the vehicle personalization menu.
See “Memory Remote Recall”
under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40 for more information.

To stop recall movement, press
one of the memory, power mirror,
or power seat controls, or the
adjustable pedal switch, if available.

If something has blocked the
driver seat and/or the adjustable
pedals, if available, while recalling
a memory position, the recall
may stop. Remove the obstruction;
then press and hold the appropriate
manual control for the memory item
that is not recalling for two seconds.
Try recalling the memory position
again by opening the driver door
and pressing the RKE transmitter
K button. If the memory position is
still not recalling, see your dealer
for service.

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Easy Exit Driver Seat

This feature moves the seat
rearward allowing the driver more
room to exit the vehicle.

To activate, place the ignition in
OFF and open the driver door. If the
driver door is already open, placing
the ignition in OFF will activate the
easy exit driver seat.

This feature is turned on or off
using the vehicle personalization
menu. See “Easy Exit Driver Seat”
under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40 for more information.

To stop recall movement, press one
of the memory, power seat controls,
or the adjustable pedal switch,
if available.

If something has blocked the driver
seat while recalling the exit position,
the recall may stop. Remove the
obstruction; then press and hold
the power seat control rearward for
two seconds. Try recalling the exit
position again. If the exit position is
still not recalling, see your dealer for
service.

Lumbar Adjustment

Power Lumbar

If available, press and hold the front
or rear of the control to increase or
decrease lumbar support. Release
the control when the seatback
reaches the desired level of lumbar
support.

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Thigh Support Adjustment

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

Reclining Seatbacks

WARNING

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

The shoulder belt cannot do its
job because it 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 cannot 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.

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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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Manual Reclining Seatbacks

WARNING

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You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a
manual driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. The sudden
movement could startle and
confuse you, or make you push
a pedal when you do not want to.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.

WARNING

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

To recline a manual seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, and then
release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to the upright
position:

1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback
will return to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust a power seatback,
if available:

.

Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.

.

Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.

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Heated Front Seats

WARNING

{

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

If available, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the instrument
panel. To operate, the ignition must
be in ON/RUN/START.

L or M to heat the driver

Press
or passenger seat cushion and
seatback.

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

The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.

Remote Start Heated Seats

When it is cold outside, the
heated seats can be turned on
automatically during a remote
vehicle start. The heated seats
will be canceled when the ignition
is turned on. Press the button to
use the heated seats after the
vehicle is started.

The heated seat indicator lights on
the button do not turn on during a
remote start.

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

The heated seats will not turn on
during a remote start unless the
heated seat feature is enabled in
the vehicle personalization menu.
See Remote Vehicle Start on
page 2‑10 and “Remote Start
Auto Heated Seats” under Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑40 for
more information.

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

WARNING

{

If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin,
the seat heater may cause
burns even at low temperatures.
See the Warning under Heated
Front Seats on page 3‑10.

If available, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the instrument
panel. To operate, the ignition must
be in ON/RUN/START.

M to heat the seat or { to

Press
cool the 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 lights indicate
three for the highest setting and
one for the lowest.

The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.

Remote Start Heated and
Ventilated Seats

During a remote start, the heated or
ventilated seats can be turned on
automatically. They are canceled
when the ignition is turned on.
Press the button to use the heated
or ventilated seats after the vehicle
is started.

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

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

The heated or ventilated seats
will not turn on during a remote
start unless they are enabled in the
vehicle personalization menu. See

Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑10

and “Remote Start Auto Heated
Seats” or “Remote Start Auto Seat
Cool” under Vehicle Personalization
on page 5‑40 for more information.

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Rear Seats

Split Folding Seatbacks

With this feature, either side of the
rear seatback can be folded down
for more cargo space.

Folding the Seatbacks

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

To fold the seatback:

1. Unbuckle the rear safety
belts and move the front
seatbacks to the upright
position. See Reclining

Seatbacks on page 3‑8

for more information.

2. Make sure that there is nothing
under, in front of, or on the seat.

3. Lift the lever on the top of the
seatback. The rear seatback
lock indicator (A) extends when
the seatback is unlocked.

4. Fold the seatback forward.
The rear seatback lock
indicator (A) retracts when
the seatback is locked.

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

Raising the Seatbacks

WARNING

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

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

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To raise the seatback:

1. Lift the lever on top of the
seatback. Raise the seatback
and release the lever. The rear
seatback lock indicator (A)
extends when the seatback is
unlocked.

2. Push the seatback rearward
until it locks in the upright
position. The rear seatback lock
indicator (A) retracts when the
seatback is locked in place.

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

Reclining the Seatbacks

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift and hold the lever on top of
the seatback. The rear seatback
lock indicator (A) extends when
the seatback is unlocked.

2. Tilt the seatback rearward, and
then release the lever when
the seatback is in the desired
position. The rear seatback lock
indicator (A) retracts when the
seatback is locked in place.

Heated Rear Seats

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If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin,
the seat heater may cause
burns even at low temperatures.
See the Warning under Heated
Front Seats on page 3‑10.

On vehicles with rear outboard
heated seats, the buttons are on
the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) panel.

With the ignition in ON/RUN/START,
press

L or M to heat the left or

right seat cushion and seatback.
An indicator on the RSA display
appears when this feature is on.

Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the heated seat changes
to the next lower setting, and then
the off setting. Three lights indicate
the highest setting, and one light
indicates the lowest.

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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 push down on
the latch to open the door.

Safety Belts

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

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Do not let anyone ride where
a safety belt cannot be worn
properly. In a crash, if you or
your passenger(s) are not
wearing safety belts, the injuries
can be much worse. You can hit
things inside the vehicle harder
or be ejected from the vehicle.
You and your passenger(s) 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 passenger(s)
are restrained properly too.

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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.

This vehicle has indicators as a
reminder to buckle the safety belts.
See Safety Belt Reminders on
page 5‑15 for additional information.

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In most states and in all Canadian
provinces, the law requires wearing
safety belts. Here is why:

You never know if you will be in
a crash. If you do have a crash,
you do not know if it will be a
serious one.

A few crashes are mild, and some
crashes can be so serious that even
buckled up, a person would not
survive. But most crashes are in
between. In many of them, people
who buckle up can survive and
sometimes walk away. Without
safety belts they could have been
badly hurt or killed.

After more than 40 years of safety
belts in vehicles, the facts are clear.
In most crashes buckling up does
matter ... a lot!

Why Safety Belts Work

When you ride in or on anything,
you go as fast as it goes.

Put someone on it.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose
it is just a seat on wheels.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the
vehicle. The rider does not stop.

The person keeps going until
stopped by something. In a real
vehicle, it could be the windshield...

or the instrument panel...

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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 is why safety
belts make 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.
But your chance of being
conscious during and after an
accident, so you can unbuckle
and get out, is much greater if
you are belted. And you can
unbuckle a safety belt, even if
you are upside down.

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. That is true not
only in frontal collisions, but
especially in side and other
collisions.

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Q: If I am 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 are in a crash — even
one that is not your fault — you
and your passenger(s) can be
hurt. Being a good driver does
not protect you from things
beyond your control, such as
bad drivers.

Most accidents occur within
40 km (25 miles) of home.
And the greatest number of
serious injuries and deaths
occur at speeds of less than
65 km/h (40 mph).

Safety belts are for everyone.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

This section 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
infants. If a child will be riding in
the vehicle, see Older Children on

page 3‑47 or Infants and Young
Children on page 3‑49. Follow those

rules for everyone's protection.

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.

Occupants who are not buckled up
can be thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash. And they can strike others in
the vehicle who are wearing safety
belts.

First, before you or your
passenger(s) wear a safety belt,
there is important information
you should know.

Sit up straight and always keep
your feet on the floor in front of you.
The lap part of the belt should be

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worn 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. 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 shoulder belt locks if there is a
sudden stop or crash.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is too loose.

It will not give as much
protection this way.

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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 snugly against
your body.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The lap belt is too loose. It will

not give nearly as much
protection this way.

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You can be seriously hurt if your
lap belt is too loose. In a crash,
you could slide under the lap
belt and apply force on your
abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries.
The lap belt should be worn
low and snug on the hips,
just touching the thighs.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong

buckle.

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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 on the pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal
injuries. Always buckle your belt
into the buckle nearest you.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is over an armrest.

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You can be seriously injured if
your belt goes over an armrest
like this. The belt would be much
too high. In a crash, you can slide
under the belt. The belt force
would then be applied on the
abdomen, not on the pelvic
bones, and that could cause
serious or fatal injuries. Be sure
the belt goes under the armrests.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is worn under

the arm. It should be worn over
the shoulder at all times.

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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 are not
as strong as shoulder bones.
You could also severely injure
internal organs like your liver or
spleen. The shoulder belt should
go over the shoulder and across
the chest.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is behind the body.

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You can be seriously injured by
not wearing the lap-shoulder
belt properly. In a crash, you
would not be restrained by the
shoulder belt. Your body could
move too far forward increasing
the chance of head and neck
injury. You might also slide
under the lap belt. The belt
force would then be applied right
on the abdomen. That could
cause serious or fatal injuries.
The shoulder belt should go over
the shoulder and across the
chest.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is twisted across

the body.

WARNING

{

You can be seriously injured by a
twisted belt. In a crash, you would
not 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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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.

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 on page 3‑28.

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.

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

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

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To unlatch the belt, just push the
button on the buckle.

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 that 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 on
page 3‑18.

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

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

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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 and
near frontal crash and will deploy in
side, rear and rollover events if the
threshold conditions for pretensioner
activation are met.

Pretensioners work only once.
If the pretensioners activate in a
crash, they will need to be replaced,
and probably other new parts for
the vehicle's safety belt system.
See Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts After a Crash on page 3‑29.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort
Guides

This vehicle may have rear
shoulder belt comfort guides for
the outboard passenger positions
in the rear seat. If not, they are
available through your dealer.
The 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,
and properly adjusted, the comfort
guide positions the belt away from
the neck and head.

Here is how to install a comfort
guide to the safety belt:

1. Remove the guide from its
storage pocket on the side of
the seat.

2. Place the guide over the belt,
and insert the two edges of the
belt into the slots of the guide.

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3. Be sure that the belt is
not twisted and it lies flat.
The elastic cord must be under
the belt and the guide on top.

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A safety belt that is not properly
worn may not provide the
protection needed in a crash.
The person wearing the belt could
be seriously injured. 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.

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4. Buckle, position, and release
the safety belt as described
previously in this section. Make
sure 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.

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To remove and store the comfort
guide, squeeze the belt edges
together so that the safety belt
can be removed from the guide.
Slide the guide back into its storage
pocket located on the side of
the seat.

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.

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.

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Safety System Check

Now and then, check that the
safety belt reminder light, safety
belts, buckles, latch plates,
retractors, and anchorages are
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 on page 5‑15 for more
information.

Keep safety belts clean and dry.
See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑29.

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

WARNING

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

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash

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
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.

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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 on page 5‑17.

Airbag System

The vehicle has the following
airbags:

.

A frontal airbag for the driver.

.

A frontal airbag for the right front
passenger.

.

A seat-mounted side impact
airbag for the driver.

.

A seat-mounted side impact
airbag for the right front
passenger.

.

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

.

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

All of the airbags in the vehicle will
have the word AIRBAG embossed
in the trim or on an attached label
near the deployment opening.

For frontal airbags, the word
AIRBAG will appear on the middle
part of the steering wheel for the
driver and on the instrument panel
for the right front passenger.

With seat-mounted side impact
airbags, the word AIRBAG will
appear on the side of the seatback
closest to the door.

With roof-rail airbags, the word
AIRBAG will appear along the trim.

Even if you do not have a right front
passenger seat in the vehicle there
is still an active frontal airbag in the
right side of the instrument panel.
Do not place cargo in front of this
airbag.

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Be sure that cargo is not near an
airbag. In a crash, an inflating
airbag might force that object
toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even
death. Secure objects away
from the area in which an
airbag would inflate. For more
information, see Where Are the

Airbags? on page 3‑33 and
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12.

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:

WARNING

{

You can be severely injured or
killed in a crash if you are not
wearing a safety belt — even if
the vehicle has airbags. Airbags
are designed to work with safety
belts, but do not replace them.
Also, airbags are not designed to
deploy in every crash. In some
crashes safety belts are the only
restraint. See When Should an
Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑34.

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WARNING (Continued)

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

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Airbags inflate with great force,
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 the airbag, as you would
be if you were 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.

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

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Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag
when it inflates can be seriously
injured or killed. Airbags plus
lap-shoulder belts offer protection
for adults and older children, but
not for young children and infants.
Neither the vehicle's safety belt
system nor its airbag system
is designed for them. Young
children and infants need the
protection that a child restraint
system can provide. Always
secure children properly in
the vehicle. To read how, see

Older Children on page 3‑47 or
Infants and Young Children on
page 3‑49.

There is an airbag readiness light
on the instrument panel 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 on page 5‑17

for more information.

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The driver frontal airbag is in the
middle of the steering wheel.

The right front passenger frontal
airbag is in the instrument panel on
the passenger side.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

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Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

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If something is between an
occupant and an airbag, the
airbag might not inflate properly
or it might force the object into

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WARNING (Continued)

that person causing severe injury
or even death. The path of an
inflating airbag must be kept
clear. Do not put anything
between an occupant and an
airbag, and do not attach or put
anything on the steering wheel
hub or on or near any other
airbag covering.

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

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

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

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 right
front passenger's head and chest.
However, they are only designed
to inflate if the impact exceeds
a predetermined 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.

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

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Frontal airbags may inflate
at different crash speeds.
For example:

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If the vehicle hits a stationary
object, the airbags could inflate
at a different crash speed than if
the vehicle hits a moving object.

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If the vehicle hits an object that
deforms, the airbags could
inflate at a different crash speed
than if the vehicle hits an object
that does not deform.

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If the vehicle hits a narrow object
(like a pole), the airbags could
inflate at a different crash speed
than if the vehicle hits a wide
object (like a wall).

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If the vehicle goes into an object
at an angle, the airbags could
inflate at a different crash speed
than if the vehicle goes straight
into the object.

Thresholds can also vary with
specific vehicle design.

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

In addition, the vehicle has
dual-stage frontal airbags.
Dual-stage airbags adjust the
restraint according to crash
severity. The vehicle has electronic
frontal sensors, which help
the sensing system distinguish
between a moderate frontal impact
and a more severe frontal impact.
For moderate frontal impacts,
dual-stage airbags inflate at a
level less than full deployment.
For more severe frontal impacts,
full deployment occurs.

The vehicle has seat-mounted
side impact and roof-rail airbags.
See Airbag System on page 3‑30.
Seat-mounted side impact and
roof-rail airbags are intended to
inflate in moderate to severe side

crashes. In addition, these roof-rail
airbags are intended to inflate
during a rollover. Seat-mounted
side impact and roof-rail airbags
will inflate if the crash severity is
above the system's designed
threshold level. The threshold level
can vary with specific vehicle
design.

Seat-mounted side impact airbags
are not intended to inflate in frontal
impacts, near-frontal impacts,
rollovers, or rear impacts. Roof-rail
airbags are not intended to inflate in
rear impacts. A seat-mounted side
impact airbag is intended to deploy
on the side of the vehicle that is
struck. Both roof-rail airbags will
deploy when either side of the
vehicle is struck, or if the sensing
system predicts that the vehicle is
about to roll over, or in a severe
frontal impact.

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If the vehicle does not have a right
front passenger seat and a rear
seat, only the driver frontal airbag
will deploy in a frontal impact.

In any particular crash, no one
can say whether an airbag should
have inflated simply because of
the damage to a vehicle or because
of what the repair costs were.
For frontal airbags, inflation is
determined by what the vehicle hits,
the angle of the impact, and how
quickly the vehicle slows down.
For seat-mounted side impact and
roof-rail airbags, deployment is
determined by the location and
severity of the side impact. In a
rollover event, roof-rail airbag
deployment is determined by
the direction of the roll.

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 and deploy. The inflator,
the airbag, and related hardware are
all part of the airbag module.

Frontal airbag modules are located
inside the steering wheel and
instrument panel. For vehicles with
seat-mounted side impact airbags,
there are airbag modules in the side
of the front seatbacks closest to
the door. For vehicles with roof-rail
airbags, there are airbag modules in
the ceiling of the vehicle, near the
side windows that have occupant
seating positions.

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. Frontal
airbags distribute the force of
the impact more evenly over the
occupant's upper body, stopping
the occupant more gradually.
Seat‐mounted side impact and
roof-rail airbags distribute the force
of the impact more evenly over the
occupant's upper body.