CHEVROLET Avalanche 2012 User Manual

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

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

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

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Performance and

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

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Exterior Mirrors . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

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

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

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

Rear Seats . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Safety Belts . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Airbag System . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

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

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

Luggage/Load Locations . . .. . . . 4-2

Additional Storage Features .. . 4-5

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

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

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

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Information Displays . . .. . . . . . . 5-25

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-42

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-50

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

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

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

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

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

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

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Audio Players . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-33

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52

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

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

Air Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

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

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

Starting and Operating .. . . . . . 9-21

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-29

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-30

Drive Systems . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41

Ride Control Systems .. . . . . . . 9-44

Cruise Control . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .9-48

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Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-50

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-80

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

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

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

Headlamp Aiming . . .. . . . . . . . 10-33

Bulb Replacement . . .. . . . . . . 10-35

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46

Jump Starting . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-84

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

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

Maintenance Schedule . . .. . . . 11-3

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Recommended Fluids,

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

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-14

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

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

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

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

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

Reporting Safety Defects .. . . 13-17

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Services . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5

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

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This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

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, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, AVALANCHE, and Z71 are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20902915 B Second Printing

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 Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

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 Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170

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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.

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.”

{

WARNING

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) % : 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

( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp

: : Oil Pressure

g : Outside Power Foldaway

Mirrors

O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

_ : Tow/Haul Mode 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 . . . . . . . . . 1-4

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

Midgate

Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Heated and Ventilated

Head Restraint

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

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

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

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

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

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

Steering Wheel

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

Throttle and Brake Pedal

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-15

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

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-21

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-21

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-24

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Universal Remote System . . . 1-24

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . 1-26

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-26

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-26

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-27

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

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Instrument Panel

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑10.

B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change

Signals on page 6‑5.

Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4.

C. Instrument Cluster on

page 5‑10.

D. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6‑4 (Out of View).

E. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission on page 9‑30.

F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑34

(If Equipped).

G. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25.

H. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8.

I. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

J. Dome Lamp Override. See

Dome Lamps on page 6‑7.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6.

Fog Lamps on page 6‑5

(If Equipped).

K. Automatic Transfer Case

Control (If Equipped). See

Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑39 or Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑35.

L. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑18.

M. Cruise Control on page 9‑48.

N. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

O. Horn on page 5‑4.

P. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2.

Q. Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1 (If Equipped).

Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4

(If Equipped).

R. Power Outlets on page 5‑8.

S. StabiliTrak

System on

page 9‑44.

Pedal Adjust Control (If Equipped). See Adjustable

Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑21.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑50 (If Equipped).

Power Assist Steps on page 2‑16 (If Equipped).

T. 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 RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press

K again within three seconds

to unlock all remaining doors.

Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock

and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle

Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42.

L : Press and release to locate

the vehicle. Press more than two seconds to sound the

panic alarm. Press cancel the panic alarm.

L and hold for

L again to

See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Remote Vehicle Start

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

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold

the turn signal lamps flash.

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.

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Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start:

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition on and then back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.

Door Locks

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.

From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door.

From inside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.

Power Door Locks

Press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Power Folding Mirrors Shown,

Other Models Similar

Q : Press to lock the doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors.

See Door Locks on page 2‑7.

Midgate

This vehicle is equipped with a Midgate and a removable rear glass panel. The Midgate allows you to extend the length of the vehicle's cargo area.

For more information see Midgate on page 2‑9.

Tailgate

Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to lock and unlock the tailgate.

Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the tailgate toward you.

To close the tailgate, push it firmly upward until it latches. Push and pull on the tailgate to be sure it is latched securely.

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Tailgate Removal

The tailgate is not to be removed. Removing the tailgate may cause damage to the electrical connector resulting in a loss of lock/unlock and rear vision camera function.

See Tailgate on page 2‑15.

Windows

Power Folding Mirrors Shown,

Other Models Similar

The driver door has switches that control all windows, the passengers door switch only control that window. The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑26 for more information.

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

For more information, see:

Windows on page 2‑23.

Power Windows on page 2‑24.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To adjust the seat:

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.

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

See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

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Power Seats

Lumbar Adjustment

Manual Lumbar

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

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

If available, raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or

If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward.

See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4.

rear of the control up or down.

If available, raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.

Power Lumbar

To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped:

On vehicles with two-way lumbar, press and hold the top or bottom of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.

On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.

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To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.

See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4.

Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

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.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust a power seatback, if equipped:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.

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Memory Features

On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if equipped.

Storing Memory Positions

To save into memory:

1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped.

See Power Mirrors on page 2‑20 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑21.

Not all mirrors and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions.

2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.”

To recall, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if equipped, will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver.

See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and

Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42.

Easy Exit Driver Seat

This feature can move the seat rearward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.

B : Press to recall the easy exit

seat position. The vehicle must be in P (Park).

See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and

Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42.

Second Row Seats

The rear seatbacks can be folded to provide more cargo space and access to the midgate.

For detailed instructions see Rear Seats on page 3‑10.

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Heated and Ventilated Seats

J : Press to heat the seat and

seatback.

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.

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑8.

Head Restraint

Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons

Shown, Heated Seat Buttons

Similar

If available, the buttons are on the front doors. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN.

H : If available, press to cool

the seat.

I : Press to heat the

seatback only.

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.

See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

Safety Belts

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

Safety Belts on page 3‑11.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑12.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑13.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑43.

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Passenger Sensing System

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

If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position.

The passenger airbag status indicator, if equipped, will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.

See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑28 for important information.

Canada and Mexico

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

United States

With Power Folding Mirrors

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.

2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the mirror.

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3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen.

4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.

See Power Mirrors on page 2‑20 for more information .

To power fold the mirrors:

1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.

2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position.

With Manual Folding Mirrors

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Move the selector switch located above the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver side or passenger side mirror.

2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction.

3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen.

See Power Mirrors on page 2‑20 for more information.

Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror.

To manual fold the mirrors:

Fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.

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Heated Mirrors

Press

1 to heat the mirrors.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 or Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 for

more information.

Park Tilt Mirrors

If the vehicle has the memory package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking. The mirrors return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned off or to OFF/LOCK.

This feature can be programed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle

Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42 for more information.

Interior Mirror

Adjustment

Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.

Manual Rearview Mirror

For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See

Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑22 for more information.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑22 for more information.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column.

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals.

The control used to adjust the pedals is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system.

Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer to your body. Press the top of the control to move the pedals away.

See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑21.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamps are located in the overhead console.

They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.

Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn on the dome lamps. The dome lamps remain on until the knob is turned counterclockwise.

Dome Lamp Override

The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control.

k : Press the button in and the

dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.

Reading Lamps

For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off.

The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted.

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For more information about interior lamps, see:

Dome Lamps on page 6‑7.

Reading Lamps on page 6‑7.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6.

Exterior Lighting

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

P : Turns off the automatic

headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp

control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).

AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps.

; : Turns on the parking lamps,

instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps.

2 : Turns on the headlamps,

parking lamps, instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps.

For more information, see:

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.

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

Fog Lamps on page 6‑5.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The front wiper control is located on the turn and lane‐change lever.

The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with

z on it.

8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8,

then release. For several wipes, hold the band on

8 longer.

9 : Turns the windshield

wipers off.

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6 : Turn the band up for more

frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

6 : Slow wipes.

Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation of the vehicle can be controlled with these systems.

? : Fast wipes. L : Push the paddle at the top of

the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4.

A. Fan Control

B. Outside Air

C. Air Recirculation

D. Air Delivery Mode Control

E. Air Conditioning

F. Driver and Passenger

Temperature Controls

G. Rear Window Defogger

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Temperature Controls

B. Fan Control

C. AUTO

D. Defrost

E. Air Recirculation

F. Outside Air

G. Air Delivery Mode Control

H. Display

I. Power Button

J. Rear Window Defogger

K. Air Conditioning

L. PASS

See Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4.

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Transmission

Range Selection Mode

If available, the Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever.

To use the Range Selection feature:

1. Move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.

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2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9‑33.

While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used.

Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑34.

Four-Wheel Drive

If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction.

Automatic Transfer Case

Two Speed Transfer Case

Single Speed Transfer Case

The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Use this knob to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes.

m : This setting is used for driving

in most street and highway situations.

AUTO: This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable.

m : Use the Four-Wheel-Drive

High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations.

n : Vehicles with a two

speed transfer case have a Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills.

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N (Neutral): Vehicles with a two

speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See

Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑85 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑84.

See Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑39 or Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑35.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)

O : Press to turn the system on

and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

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

f : Select radio stations.

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stations.

4 : Press to switch the display

between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays.

For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑3.

For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) and Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see

Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑33 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑43 for more information.

Storing Radio Stations

A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations.

For more information, see “Storing Radio Stations” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8.

Setting the Clock

To set the time and date:

1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then

press

O , to turn the radio on.

2. Press

H to display HR, MIN,

MM, DD, and YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year).

3. Press the softkey located under any one of the labels to be changed.

4. To increase or decrease the time or date, turn

counter‐clockwise.

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system, see Clock on page 5‑7.

f clockwise or

Satellite Radio

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.

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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)

See Satellite Radio on page 7‑9.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle has an auxiliary input, located on the audio faceplate, and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as

iPod

, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage device, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system.

See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑29 for further information.

Bluetooth

For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls.

The Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information, visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.

For more information, see Bluetooth on page 7‑45.

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Steering Wheel Controls

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

w : Press to go to the next favorite

radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod device.

or USB

c / x : Press to go to the

previous favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod USB device. Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.

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b / g : Press to silence the vehicle

speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with

OnStar if equipped.

−

SRCE: Press to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.

or Bluetooth systems,

e : Press to increase volume.

e : Press to decrease volume.

Cruise Control

¨ : Press to seek the next radio

station, the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod or USB device.

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

T : Press to turn the system on

or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off.

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

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 9‑48.

Navigation System

If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system.

The navigation system 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 (POIs), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.

See the navigation system manual for more information.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu.

3 : Press to display the

odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, instantaneous economy and Active Fuel Management™ indicator, and transmission temperature. The compass and outside air temperature will also be shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the units selected.

T : Press to display the oil life,

units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone

The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.

Some vehicles do not have the buttons shown, however some of the menus can be viewed by using the trip odometer reset stem.

setting, and compass recalibration.

U : Press to customize the feature

settings on your vehicle. See

Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42 for more

information.

V : Press to set or reset certain

functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC.

For more information, see Driver

Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25.

Vehicle Customization

Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. These features include:

Language

Door Lock and Unlock Settings

RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback

Lighting

Chime Volume

Memory Features

See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42.

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Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If available, the RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). This is displayed on the inside rearview mirror or the navigation screen, if equipped.

To clean the camera lens, located in the bezel of the tailgate handle, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth.

For more information, see Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑52.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

If available, the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).

It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information.

Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation.

See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑50.

Power Outlets

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

The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel and one inside the center floor console.

The vehicle may also have an outlet on the rear of the center floor console above the cupholder door.

The accessory power outlet is operational at all times.

See Power Outlets on page 5‑8.

Universal Remote System

Vehicles with the Universal Remote System will have these buttons located in the headliner.

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 transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter.

See Universal Remote System on page 5‑50.

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Sunroof

A. Open or Close

B. Vent

On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑26 for more information.

Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof.

Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (A) to close it.

Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of switch (A). Press the switch again to stop it.

When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed.

The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.

If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.

See Sunroof on page 2‑25 for more information.

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Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System

The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release

panel. The appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride

Control System Messages on page 5‑38.

To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold

g until g illuminates and the

appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑38.

g on the instrument

Press and release g again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see

StabiliTrak

System on page 9‑44.

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 9‑16. 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 10‑54.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

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Resetting the Oil Life System

To reset the Engine Oil Life System on most vehicles:

1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display.

2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC, or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.

On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.

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

3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10.

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 9‑59. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑57.

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.

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Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

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

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

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

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

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

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Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-800-243-8872

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

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

Mexico: 01-800-466-0800

As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program.

See Roadside Assistance Program

(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9.

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

If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the

and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, 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.

Q button

U.S.: chevrolet.com (click on “Owners,” then “Manage My Chevrolet/Owners Login”)

Canada: chevroletowner.ca

OnStar

If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Doors

Midgate®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 2-16

Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . 2-16

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-18

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2-20

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-21

Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-22

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-22

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

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

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

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Keys

WARNING

{

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

The key can be used for the ignition, door locks, tailgate, and side storage boxes.

See your dealer if a replacement key or additional 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.

If locked out of your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside

Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9 for more information.

With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

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-GEN/210/220/310.

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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.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

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

There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2.

With Remote Start (Without

Remote Start Similar)

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): For

vehicles with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5 for additional information.

Q (Lock): Press to lock all the

doors, including the tailgate.

If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps

Q is pressed again within

when three seconds of the previous press of the lock button. See Vehicle

Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42 for additional

information.

Pressing theft‐deterrent system. See

Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑16.

Q arms the content

K (Unlock): Press once to unlock

only the driver door. If again within three seconds, all remaining doors, including the tailgate, unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.

If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle

Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42. If enabled through the

DIC, the exterior lights may turn on.

K is pressed

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See “APPROACH LIGHTING” under

Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42.

Pressing disarms the content theft‐deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑16.

K on the RKE transmitter

L (Vehicle Locator/Panic

Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times.

Press and hold two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/

RUN or ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.

L is pressed again. The

L for more than

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

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

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See “REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑37 for additional information.

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

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To replace the battery:

1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver.

Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter. Do not insert the tool too far. Stop as soon as resistance is felt.

Twist the tool until the transmitter is separated.

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

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

4. Snap the transmitter back together.

Remote Vehicle Start

If available, this feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position.

If the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, the climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperatures. If the vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, the system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was last turned off.

During a remote start, if the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. If the vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, during remote start, manually turn the heated seats on and off. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑8 for additional information.

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

Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle may run out of fuel.

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If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running.

There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2 for additional information.

/ (Remote Start): This button will

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

To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately press and hold until the turn signal lamps flash. If you cannot see the vehicle's

lamps, press and hold two to four seconds.

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When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the vehicle 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.

After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.

To cancel a remote start:

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition on and then back off.

The vehicle can be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. The engine will run for 10 minutes after each remote start.

Or, you can extend the engine run time by another 10 minutes within the first 10 minute remote start time frame, and before the engine stops.

For example, if pressed again after the vehicle has been running for 5 minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes.

The additional 10 minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start.

Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with one time extension has been done, the vehicle must be started with the key. After the key is removed from the ignition, the vehicle can be remote started again.

Q and then / are

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The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light is on.

Also, the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low.

Remote Start Ready

If the vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature.

See your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to the vehicle.

Door Locks

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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. 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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injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.

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

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.

From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door.

From inside, use the power door locks or manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.

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Power Door Locks

Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

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Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors.

K (Unlock): Press to unlock the

doors.

Delayed Locking

When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.

Pressing the power lock switch will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors.

This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition.

You can also program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Delay Door Lock” under Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42.

Automatic Door Locks

The vehicle may have an automatic lock/unlock feature. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC).

See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42 for more information on DIC programming.

Lockout Protection

If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock.

If the passenger side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the front passenger door will unlock.

Safety Locks

The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.

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Doors

Midgate

It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area covered and the tailgate and the Midgate because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.

Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door.

To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked. To return the door to normal operation, turn the slot to the vertical position.

You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the cargo covers on and the tailgate and Midgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the Midgate:

Make sure all windows are shut.

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Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed on the setting that brings in outside air. This will force outside air into your vehicle. See Dual Automatic

Climate Control System on page 8‑4.

If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See

Engine Exhaust on page 9‑29.

Midgate Operation

This vehicle is equipped with a Midgate and a removable rear glass panel. The Midgate allows you to extend the length of the vehicle's cargo area.

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The following are the main components of the Midgate system:

A. Latch Levers

B. Grab Handles

C. Glass-Catch Release Button

D. Glass Lock Knobs

E. Glass Retaining Tabs

F. Midgate Release Handle

G. Glass Alignment Arrows

Rear Glass Removal and Storage

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If the removable rear glass is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store the rear glass in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the Midgate

Do not remove the rear glass when the rear defroster is on. If you do, you may see a discharge spark coming from the latch area.

To remove the rear glass do the following:

1. Fold the rear seats. See Rear Seats on page 3‑10. The front seats may have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to fold completely.

storage pocket.

Although the rear glass can be removed without folding the rear seats, you will not be able to access the rear glass storage pocket. Be sure to fold the seats before removing the rear glass.

2. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, to unlatch. Once unlatched, the glass-catch release button (C) will catch the rear glass and prevent it from falling forward.

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3. While holding the rear glass in place, press the glass-catch release button (C) and pull the top of the rear glass toward you using the grab handles (B) located at the top of the rear glass.

4. With the rear glass tilted toward you, lift it out from the lower window frame channel. Use the grab handles (B) to assist you in removing the rear glass.

5. Load the rear glass into the storage pocket in the Midgate, guiding the lower edge of the rear glass behind the three rear glass retaining tabs (E).

Hold the rear glass flat against the storage pocket, with grab handles facing you, until the next step.

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Reinstalling the Rear Glass

To reinstall the rear glass, do the following:

1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, to unlatch.

6. Turn both glass lock knobs (D), located at both top corners of the storage pocket, to the locked position. Push in on the corner of the rear glass to allow the lock knob to engage more easily.

Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked position, the rear glass is securely stored.

7. Push both latch levers up to the locked position. You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly.

The rear seats can be returned to the normal position when the rear glass is out and stored properly in the storage pocket.

2. Hold the rear glass in place with one hand and turn the glass lock knobs, located at both top corners of the glass storage pocket, to the unlocked position.

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3. Pull the rear glass out from the storage pocket using the grab handles (B).

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Be sure to align the rear glass side-to-side using the glass alignment arrows (G).

4. With the rear glass tilted at an angle, place the bottom edge in the lower channel of the window frame.

5. Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame. Use the grab handles (B) at the top of the rear glass to assist you.

6. Push the rear glass flat against the window frame and push each latch lever (A) up until it locks. You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly.

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Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in Place

The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab. The rear glass can be either installed in its normal position, or it can be removed and stored in the rear glass storage pocket.

To lower the Midgate:

1. Fold the rear seats. The front seats might have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to fold. See Rear Seats on page 3‑10.

Rear Glass in Normal Position

2. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the Midgate securely so it does not fall forward. Turn the Midgate handle clockwise and pull the Midgate toward you.

3. Lower the Midgate until it is flat.

Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket

Rear Glass Stored in Glass

Storage Pocket

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Raising the Midgate

To return the Midgate to its normal position, raise the Midgate up with a firm swinging motion until it latches into place securely. This will help to ensure that the Midgate closes with enough force to engage the latches.

If the rear glass is removed and you would like to put it back, do so using the instructions given previously.

Midgate Lowered with Crossbar

Attached

This procedure works the same as the procedure described previously, but when you lower the Midgate with the rear glass in the stored position, you will notice that the entire crossbar will lower with the Midgate. This is completely normal; however, since the crossbar lowers with the Midgate, it will be heavier. As you lower the Midgate be ready for the extra weight and do not let the Midgate fall as you lower it.

Tailgate

It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death. Do not allow people to ride on the tailgate.

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Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to lock and unlock the tailgate.

Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the tailgate toward you.

To close the tailgate, push it firmly upward until it latches. Push and pull on the tailgate to be sure it is latched securely.

Tailgate Removal

The tailgate is not to be removed. Removing the tailgate may cause damage to electrical connector resulting in loss of lock/unlock and rear vision camera function.

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Power Assist Steps

The vehicle may have power assist steps. To enable or disable the

power assist steps push

The power assist steps automatically extend from beneath the vehicle on the side in which the door has been opened. Once the door is closed, the assist steps automatically move back under the vehicle after a brief delay. The vehicle must not be moving for the assist steps to extend or retract.

The assist steps cannot be disabled in the extended position.

Vehicle Security

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

Anti-theft Alarm System

Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.

This is the security light.

To arm the theft-deterrent system:

1. Open the door.

2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. The security light will come on to inform the driver the system is arming. If a door is open when the doors are locked, the security light will flash.

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If the delayed locking feature is turned on, the theft‐deterrent system will not start the arming process until the last door is closed and the delay timer has expired. See Delayed Locking on page 2‑8.

3. Close all doors. The security light should go off after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed until the security light goes off.

The content theft deterrent system does not sense if the midgate or tailgate are open or ajar, therefore, vehicle contents may not be protected if the midgate is left open or ajar.

If a locked driver door is opened without using the RKE transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will occur. The horn will chirp and the lights will flash. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door is not unlocked by pressing the

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unlock button on the RKE transmitter during the ten second pre-alarm, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle's headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power.

The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. It activates only if you use the power door lock switch with the door open or the RKE transmitter. You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off.

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed.

Always unlock the doors with the RKE transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm if it is armed.

If you set off the alarm by accident, press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm. The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way.

Testing the Alarm

To test the alarm:

1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver window and open the driver door.

2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the RKE transmitter.

3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to go out.

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4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm.

While the alarm is set, the power door unlock switch will not work.

If the alarm does not sound when it should but the headlamps flash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Instrument Panel Fuse

Block on page 10‑42 and Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10‑38.

If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer.

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-GEN/210/220/310.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has PASS-Key®III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system.

The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition.

The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or START from the LOCK/OFF position.

You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system.

The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.

When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a

trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes.

If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to start the vehicle, there may be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again.

If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑38. If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made.

It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key.

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Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to have keys made and programmed to the system.

See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to get a new key blank cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.

To program the new additional key:

1. Verify that the new key has a

1 stamped on it.

2. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service.

3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.

4. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position in Step 3.

The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.

5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed.

If you lose or damage your PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made.

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

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

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

The 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

With Power Folding Mirrors

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.

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

3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen.

4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.

With Manual Folding Mirrors

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Move the selector switch located above the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver side or passenger side mirror.

2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction.

3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen.

Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror.

Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror

If the vehicle has the exterior automatic dimming mirror, the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind. This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on the inside automatic dimming rearview mirror. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑22 for more information.

Turn Signal Indicator

The vehicle may also have a turn signal indicator on the mirror. An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.

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Folding Mirrors

Power Folding

1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.

2. Press (B) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position.

Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors

Reset the power folding mirrors if:

The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding.

They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.

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

Manual Folding

Fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.

Heated Mirrors

(Rear Window Defogger):

Press to heat the mirrors.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 or Climate Control Systems 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 the headlamps from behind. This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on the inside rearview mirror. See Automatic

Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑22 for more information.

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Park Tilt Mirrors

This feature can be programed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle

Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42 for more information.

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.

For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind.

Vehicles with OnStar control buttons at the bottom of the mirror. See a dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

have three

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.

O (On/Off): Press to turn the

dimming feature on or off.

The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear

Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑52

for more information.

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If the vehicle has a RVC, the O button for turning the automatic dimming rearview mirror feature on or off will not be available.

Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See a dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

Cleaning the Mirror

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

Windows

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.

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The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when a window is partially open. To reduce the sound, open another window or the sunroof (if equipped).

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Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys 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 and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys 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.

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Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑26 for more information.

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

Express Down Windows

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

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Window Lockout

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

Press o to activate the rear window locks. An indicator light will illuminate when the feature is on.

Press o again to deactivate the rear window locks.

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.

Roof

Sunroof

A. Open or Close

B. Vent

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Vent: From the closed position,

press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof.

Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (A) to close it.

When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed.

The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.

If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.

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

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

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

Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-19

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-22

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-32

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-33

Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-39

Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-41 Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH

System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-49

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat Position) . . . . . . . . 3-49

Securing Child Restraints

(Center Front Seat

Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51

Securing Child Restraints

(Right Front Seat

Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

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Head Restraints

Front Seats

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

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

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

The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place.

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

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

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Rear Seats

The rear seat has adjustable headrests in the outboard seating positions.

The height of the headrest can be adjusted. Pull the headrest up to raise it. To lower the headrest, push down on the headrest.

Rear outboard headrests are not designed to be removed.

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a 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.

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To adjust the seat:

1. Lift the bar under the front edge of the seat cushion to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.

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

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Center Seat

If equipped, the center front seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center front seat is not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down.

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

If available, raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down.

To adjust the seatback, see “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under

Power Seat Adjustment

Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.

Lumbar Adjustment

Manual Lumbar

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

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

If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward.

Power Lumbar

To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped:

On vehicles with two-way lumbar, press and hold the top or bottom of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.

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On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.

Reclining Seatbacks

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

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

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

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

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

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Manual Reclining Seatbacks

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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 adjust a manual seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

The seatback will automatically fold forward.

2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, 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 recline a power seatback, if equipped:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

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Memory Seats

Storing Memory Positions

To save into memory:

1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped.

See Power Mirrors on page 2‑20 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑21.

Not all mirrors and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions.

2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.”

To recall, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver.

Memory Remote Recall

The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and pedals, if equipped, to stored positions when entering the vehicle.

To activate, unlock the driver door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if equipped, will move to the memory position associated with the transmitter used to unlock the vehicle.

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This feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42.

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

If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals 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.

Easy Exit Driver Seat

This feature can move the seat rearward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.

B (Easy Exit Driver Seat): Press

to recall the easy exit seat position. The vehicle must be in P (Park).

If the easy exit seat feature is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic seat movement occurs when the ignition key is removed.

A single beep sounds. The driver seat moves back approximately 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back

farther, press seat is all the way back.

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.

See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑42.

B again until the

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

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Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons

Shown, Heated Seat Buttons

Similar

If available, the buttons are on the front doors. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN.

H (Cooled Seat): If available,

press to cool the seat.

I (Heated Seatback): Press to

heat the seatback only.

J (Heated Seat and Seatback):

Press to heat the seat and seatback.

The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

On vehicles with heated seats, the heated seats are canceled 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off.

On vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the heated and cooled seats are canceled when the ignition is turned off.

To use this feature after restarting the vehicle, press the desired button again.

Remote Start Heated Seats

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

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

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

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.

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Rear Seats

The rear seatbacks can be folded to provide more cargo space and access to the midgate. See

Midgate

To fold the seatback:

1. Push the rear seat headrests all

2. Pull the loop in the crease where

on page 2‑9.

the way down.

the seatback and seat cushion meet to release the seat cushion. Tilt the seat cushion forward toward the front of the vehicle.

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.

3. Fold the seatback forward until it is flat. If necessary, move the front seats forward slightly to allow the seatback to fold completely.

4. Repeat the procedure for the other seatback, if desired.

To return the seats to the normal position, lift the seatback up and fold the seat cushion down.

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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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If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always be sure to press the rear of the seat cushion down. This action locks the seatback in place.

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

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.

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

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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.

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

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑14.

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Why Safety Belts Work

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

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

safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense.

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle

after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

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

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

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

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

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

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

This section is only for people of adult size.

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

Children on page 3‑34 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑37.

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.

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

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

Always use the correct buckle for your seating position.

Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.

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

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

Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become loose or twisted.

Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind your back.

Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt

All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 3‑18 for more information.

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.

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

Engaging the child restraint locking feature may affect the passenger sensing system, if equipped. See Passenger

Sensing System on page 3‑28

for more information.

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled.

3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle.

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 3‑19.

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

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 belt and the vehicle.

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

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

Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How

to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑12.

Squeeze the buttons (A) on the sides of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position.

The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.

After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position.

Safety Belt Pretensioners

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

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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 3‑20.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. 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 and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.

There is one guide, if equipped, for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. 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.

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 into its storage clip on the interior body or storage pocket on the side of the seat.

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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.

Lap Belt

This part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑13.

The vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.

To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.

Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.

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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

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.

If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑19.

Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary.

If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Be sure that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle.

seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.

Safety System Check

Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system

from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑14.

Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑19.

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

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

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Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

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

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

See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced.

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

Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑15.

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 passenger directly behind the driver.

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

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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 headliner or trim.

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

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

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have 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 your only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑24.

Wearing your 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 your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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

Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags.

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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle 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 3‑34 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑37.

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 5‑15 for more information.

Where Are the Airbags?

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

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

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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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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 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.

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

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

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

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).

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.

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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 a seat position sensor. Vehicles with dual stage airbags also have seat position sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver seat and the right front passenger seat.

The seat position sensor provides information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment.

The vehicle has seat‐mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 3‑20. 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 or in a severe frontal impact. 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.

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.

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

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seat‐mounted side impact airbags, there are airbags 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.

Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events, although no system can prevent all such ejections.

But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See When

Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑24 for more information.

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

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deploy. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑25.

The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle.

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

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

off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features.

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

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

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag.

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

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

Recording and Privacy on page 13‑19 and Event Data Recorders on page 13‑19.

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

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Passenger Sensing System

If the vehicle has the passenger airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator, if equipped, is visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.

In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, the label on the vehicle's sun visors refers to “ADVANCED AIRBAGS”.

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Canada and Mexico

The words ON and OFF, or the symbols for on and off, will be visible during the system check. If you are using remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle from a distance, you may not see the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will be visible. See Passenger

Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑16.

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

The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not.

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

We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts.

A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.

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

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

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

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if:

The right front passenger seat is unoccupied.

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

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

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

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

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑16.

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat.

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

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

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If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑15 for more information, including important safety information.

If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint

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

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle.

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

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

Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) on page 3‑52 or Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position) on page 3‑51 or Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) on page 3‑49.

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

Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2.

6. Restart the vehicle.

The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbag for a child in a child restraint depending upon the child’s seating posture and body build. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.

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If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant

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

1. Turn the vehicle off.

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

3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.

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

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

Additional Factors Affecting System Operation

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

If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult‐size occupants. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.

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

the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑32 for more information

about modifications that can affect how the system operates.

The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop,

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or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat.

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

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

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

Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑16.

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For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Q: Is there anything I might add

to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly?

A: Yes. If you add things that

change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may

keep the airbag system from working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system.

In addition, the vehicle may have a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat. The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with GM covers, upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device, installed under or on top

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of the seat fabric, could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See

Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑28.

If you have any questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer

Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑1 or Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) on page 13‑3.

If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different

Size Tires and Wheels on page 10‑62 for additional

important information.

Q: Because I have a disability,

I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system?

A: If you have questions, call

Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer

Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑1 or Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) on page 13‑3.

In addition, your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring.

Airbag System Check

The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See

Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑15.

Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location of the airbags, see

Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑22. See your dealer for

service.

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Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

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

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

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

Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑15.

Child Restraints

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts.

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The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below:

Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.

Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑13 for more information. If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat.

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

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

If you have the choice, a child should sit in a position with a lap‐shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.

Q: What is the proper way to

wear safety belts?

A: An older child should wear a

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

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Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑13.

According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.

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

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

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

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

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Infants and Young Children

Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

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Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts.

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. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints.

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

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For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint.

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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.

Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which

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

For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be

sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.

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

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To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. In a crash, if an infant is in a rear-facing child restraint, the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints.

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

Child Restraint Systems

Rear-Facing Infant Seat

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

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

Forward-Facing Child Seat

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

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Booster Seats

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

Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

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A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.

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

the LATCH system. See Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑43.

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

When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.

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

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction iii

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Using this Manual

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Symbols

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks

Tailgate

Windows

Seat Adjustment

Memory Features

Second Row Seats

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Safety Belts

Passenger Sensing System

Mirror Adjustment

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Climate Controls

Transmission

Four-Wheel Drive

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Satellite Radio

Portable Audio Devices

Steering Wheel Controls

Cruise Control

Navigation System

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

Power Outlets

Universal Remote System

Sunroof

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System

Tire Pressure Monitor

Engine Oil Life System

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Roadside Assistance Program

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks

Power Door Locks

Delayed Locking

Automatic Door Locks

Lockout Protection

Safety Locks

Doors

Tailgate

Power Assist Steps

Vehicle Security

Anti-theft Alarm System

Immobilizer

Immobilizer Operation

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Folding Mirrors

Heated Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Mirror

Park Tilt Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror