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Contents
Introduction . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle
model names, and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual including, but not
limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and COLORADO are
trademarks and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute
the name “General Motors of Canada
Company” for Chevrolet Motor Division
wherever it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner’s
manual, including changes in standard or
optional content.
If this vehicle has the Duramax diesel
engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement
for additional and specific information on
this engine.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick
reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be obtained
from your dealer, at www.helminc.com,
or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide
en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à
l'adresse suivante:
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84754496 B Second Printing
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Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Caution indicates a hazard that could
result in property or vehicle damage.
Caution
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the
vehicle, use the Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is
in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels
and in this manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a high
level of risk which will result in serious
injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that could
result in injury or death.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means “Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
* : Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0 : Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u : Air Conditioning System
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
9 : Dispose of Used Components Properly
P : Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
[ : Forward Collision Alert
R : Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+ : Fuses
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
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Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
| : Lane Change Alert
@ : Lane Departure Warning
A : Lane Keep Assist
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
h : Risk of Electrical Fire
> : Seat Belt Reminders
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
k : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
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Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 167.
2. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped)
(Out of View). See “Integrated Trailer
Brake Control System” under Towing
Equipment 0 228.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0 104.
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) Controls (If Equipped). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 93 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 96.
4. Instrument Cluster 0 81.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 77.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0 103.
Vehicle Alarm System Indicator (If
Equipped). See Vehicle Alarm System
0 14.
7. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 110.
8. Climate Control Systems 0 162 (If
Equipped).
Automatic Climate Control System 0 164
(If Equipped).
9. Heated Front Seats 0 25 (If Equipped).
10. Power Outlets 0 78 (If Equipped).
11. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 190 or
Manual Mode 0 193.
12. Auxiliary Jack. See the infotainment
manual.
USB Port. See the infotainment manual.
13. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 104.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 202.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 105.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 215 (If
Equipped).
Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 204 (If
Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode 0 194 (If Equipped).
Locking Front Axle 0 206 (If Equipped).
Locking Rear Axle 0 205 (If Equipped).
14. Steering Wheel Controls 0 76 (If
Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
Controls (If Equipped). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 93 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 96.
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15. Horn 0 76.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 76 (Out
of View).
17. Cruise Control 0 207.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 212 (If Equipped).
18. Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See
Four-Wheel Drive 0 195.
Driver Mode Control 0 205 (If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood 0 238.
20. Parking Brake 0 201.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View).
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0 87.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 102.
Fog Lamps 0 105 (If Equipped).
23. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 106.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .. . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Doors
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Transporting Items That Can
Catch Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . 18
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
{
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous and children or
others could be seriously injured or killed.
They could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the vehicle
move. The windows will function with
the keys in the ignition, and children or
others could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave children in
a vehicle with the ignition key.
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{
If the key is unintentionally rotated while
the vehicle is running, the ignition could
be moved out of the RUN position. This
could be caused by heavy items hanging
from the key ring, or by large or long
items attached to the key ring that could
be contacted by the driver or steering
wheel. If the ignition moves out of the
RUN position, the engine will shut off,
braking and steering power assist may be
impacted, and airbags may not deploy.
To reduce the risk of unintentional
rotation of the ignition key, do not
change the way the ignition key and
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.
The ignition key and key rings, and RKE
transmitter, if equipped, are designed to
work together as a system to reduce the
risk of unintentionally moving the key out
of the RUN position. The ignition key has a
small hole to allow attachment of the
provided key ring. It is important that any
replacement ignition keys have a small hole.
See your dealer if a replacement key is
required.
The combination and size of the rings that
came with your keys were specifically
selected for your vehicle. The rings are
connected to the key like two links of a
chain to reduce the risk of unintentionally
moving the key out of the RUN position. Do
not add any additional items to the ring
attached to the ignition key. Attach
additional items only to the second ring,
and limit added items to a few essential
keys or small, light items no larger than an
RKE transmitter.
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Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may prevent the
key from starting the vehicle. Keep RFID
tags away from the key when starting the
vehicle.
The key is used for the ignition and all door
locks.
Programming Keys
Follow these procedures to program up to
eight keys to the vehicle.
Programming with Two Recognized Keys
To program a new key:
1. Insert the original, already programmed
key in the ignition and turn the
ignition on.
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2. Turn the ignition off and remove
the key.
3. Quickly, within five seconds, insert the
second original already programmed key
in the ignition and turn the ignition on.
4. Turn the ignition off, and remove
the key.
5. Insert the new key to be programmed
and turn the ignition on within
five seconds.
The security light will turn off once the
key has been programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 if additional keys are to
be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer
to have a new key made.
Programming without Two Recognized Keys
Program a new key to the vehicle when a
recognized key is not available. Canadian
regulations require that owners see their
dealer.
If two currently recognized keys are not
available, follow this procedure to program
the first key.
This procedure will take approximately
30 minutes to complete for the first key.
The vehicle must be off and all of the keys
you wish to program must be with you.
1. Insert the new vehicle key into the
ignition.
2. Turn the ignition on. The security light
will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the security light
turns off.
4. Turn the ignition off.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more times. After
the third time, turn the ignition on; the
key is learned and all previously known
keys will no longer work with the
vehicle.
6. To learn the second key, turn the
ignition off. Insert the second key to be
learned and turn the ignition on.
After two keys are learned, the remaining
keys can be learned by following the
procedure in “Programming with Two
Recognized Keys.”
If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect
the key blade for debris. Periodically clean
with a brush or pick.
See your dealer if a replacement key or
additional key is needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside
Assistance Program 0 334.
With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview
0 342.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 339.
If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) operating range:
.
Check the distance. The transmitter may
be too far from the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
.
If the transmitter is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
The RKE transmitter functions may work up
to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System 0 8.
With Remote Start, without Similar
/ : If equipped, / is used to start the
engine from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start
0 11.
Q : Press to lock all doors and the tailgate.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash once
to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled,
the horn chirps when
within three seconds. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 99.
Pressing
Q arms the vehicle alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 0 14.
K : Press once to unlock only the driver
door. If
K is pressed again within
three seconds, all remaining doors and the
tailgate unlock. The interior lamps may
come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until
the ignition is turned on.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice
to indicate unlocking has occurred.
If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 99.
Pressing
K on the RKE transmitter disarms
the vehicle alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 14.
7 : Press and release one time to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and
the horn chirps three times.
Q is pressed again
Press and hold
to sound the panic alarm. The turn signal
lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly
for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when
the ignition is turned on or
again. The ignition must be off for the panic
alarm to work.
7 for at least three seconds
7 is pressed
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that
lost or stolen transmitters no longer work.
Any remaining transmitters will need to be
programmed. Each vehicle can have up to
eight transmitters matched to it.
Battery Replacement
Warning
{
Never allow children to play with the RKE
transmitter. The transmitter contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
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occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
Warning
{
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the RKE transmitter
when it has been exposed to extreme
heat. These surfaces can be hot to the
touch at temperatures above 59 °C
(138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter.
Static from your body could damage the
transmitter.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
(Continued)
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.
If the RKE transmitter is not reassembled
properly, liquids could enter the housing
and damage the circuitry, resulting in an
RKE transmitter malfunction and/or
failure. To prevent damage, always follow
the steps for RKE transmitter reassembly
in this manual to ensure the transmitter
is sealed properly whenever the RKE
transmitter is opened.
Replace the battery in the transmitter soon
if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.
To replace the battery:
Caution (Continued)
Caution
1. Separate and remove the back cover of
the transmitter with a flat, thin object,
such as a coin.
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2. Press and slide the battery down toward
the pocket of the transmitter in the
direction of the key ring. Do not use a
metal object.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side
facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
5. Push together the transmitter back cover
top side first, and then the bottom
toward the key ring.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be started from
outside of the vehicle. The climate controls
and rear window defogger may also
come on.
If the vehicle has heated seats and the
feature is turned on in vehicle
personalization, the heated seats will turn
on during colder outside temperatures and
will shut off when the ignition is turned on.
See Heated Front Seats 0 25.
Laws in some communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. Check local
regulations for any requirements on remote
starting of vehicles.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the
remote start feature. The vehicle may run
out of fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if:
.
The key is in the ignition.
.
The hood is not closed.
.
There is an emission control system
malfunction and the malfunction indicator
lamp is on.
.
The hazard warning flashers are on.
.
Two remote vehicle starts, or a single
remote start with an extension, have
already been used.
.
The vehicle is not in P (Park).
The engine will turn off during a remote
vehicle start if:
.
The coolant temperature gets too high.
.
The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may be less while
the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System 0 8 or
Vehicle Personalization 0 99.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
1. Press and release
Q.
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2. Immediately press and hold
turn signal lamps flash or for at least
four seconds.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on. The doors will be
locked and the climate control system
may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
15 minutes. Repeat the steps for one
15-minute time extension. Turn the ignition
on to operate the vehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can be extended by
15 minutes, for a total of 30 minutes,
if during the first 15 minutes Steps 1 and 2
are repeated while the engine is still
running. An extension can be requested
30 seconds after starting.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
single start with an extension, is allowed
between ignition cycles.
The ignition must be turned on and then
back off to use remote start again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the
following:
/ until the
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Press and hold / until the parking lamps
turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Door Locks
Warning
{
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. 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 seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
(Continued)
To lock or unlock a door from the outside
press
(RKE) transmitter or use the key in the
driver door.
To lock a door from the inside, push down
on the door lock knob. To unlock, pull the
door handle once to unlock the door and
again to unlatch it. The power door lock
switch on the interior of the door can also
be used to lock or unlock the doors from
the inside.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely when
either the wrong key is used, or the correct
key is not fully inserted. The free-turning
door lock feature prevents the lock from
being forced open. To reset the lock, turn it
to the vertical position with the correct key
fully inserted. Remove the key and insert it
again. If this does not reset the lock, turn
the key halfway around in the cylinder and
repeat the reset procedure.
Warning (Continued)
.
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.
Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry
Power Door Locks
Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab Similar
If equipped with power door locks:
Q : Press to lock the doors.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actual locking of the
doors until five seconds after all doors are
closed.
Delayed locking can only be turned on when
the Open Door Anti-Lockout feature has
been turned off.
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When Q is pressed on the power door lock
switch with the door open, a chime will
sound three times indicating that delayed
locking is active.
The doors will then lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed. If a
door is reopened before five seconds have
elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once
all the doors are closed again.
Press
Q on the door lock switch again,
or press
Q on the RKE transmitter, to
override this feature and lock the doors
immediately.
Delayed locking can be programmed. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 99.
Automatic Door Locks
If equipped, the doors will lock
automatically when all doors are closed, the
ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved
out of P (Park). If a vehicle door is unlocked
and then opened and closed, the doors will
lock either when your foot is removed from
the brake or the vehicle speed becomes
faster than 13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.
Press K on a power door lock switch.
.
Shift the transmission into P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed. See Vehicle Personalization
0 99.
Lockout Protection
When locking is requested with the driver
door open and the key in the ignition, all
the doors will lock and then the driver door
will unlock. This can be manually overridden
by pressing and holding
door lock switch.
Open Door Anti-Lockout
If Open Door Anti-Lockout has been turned
on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is
open, and locking is requested, all the doors
will lock and the driver door will remain
unlocked. The Open Door Anti-Lockout
feature can be turned on or off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 99.
Q on the power
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Safety Locks
If equipped, the rear door safety locks
prevent passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle.
Press { to activate the safety locks on the
rear doors. The indicator light comes on
when activated. The vehicle must be on, in
ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 188.
If the indicator light flashes, the feature
may not be working properly.
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Doors
Tailgate
Warning
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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. Be sure
everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
On vehicles with a lock on the tailgate, use
the key to lock or unlock the tailgate.
If equipped, to lock or unlock the tailgate,
use the RKE transmitter or the key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 9
Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle
while pulling the tailgate down.
To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward
until it latches.
After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be
sure it latches securely.
Transporting Items That Can Catch Fire
Warning
{
To avoid personal injury and/or vehicle
damage when transporting items that
can catch fire, such as leaves, mulch, hay,
or cardboard, in the truck bed:
.
Make sure items are securely
contained inside the truck bed. Never
allow them to hang over the sides or
fall in between the truck bed and
the cab.
.
Never place items between the cab
and the truck bed. They could touch
hot exhaust parts and ignite.
Warning
{
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and other ignition
sources away from the area between the
bed of the truck and cab. They could fall
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onto the fuel system below and start a
fire. You or others could be injured and/
or the vehicle damaged.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
If equipped with the anti-theft alarm
system, the indicator light, on the
instrument panel near the windshield,
indicates the status of the system.
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3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will
arm, and the indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm system
is operating. Pressing
transmitter a second time will bypass
the 30-second delay and immediately
arm the alarm system.
The theft-deterrent alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with the key.
If the driver door is opened without first
unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the
delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door or
the hood is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle with one of the
following:
.
Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
.
With a door open, press Q on the
interior of the door.
will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started,
or the door is not unlocked by pressing
on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.
If a door or the hood is opened without first
disarming the system, the turn signals will
flash and the horn will sound for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will then
re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized
event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:
.
Press K on the RKE transmitter.
.
Start the vehicle.
Q on the RKE
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To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
.
Lock the vehicle after all occupants have
left the vehicle and all doors are closed.
.
Always unlock a door with the RKE
transmitter.
Unlocking the driver door with the key will
not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.
Detecting a Tamper Condition
If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and
the horn chirps three times, an alarm
occurred previously while the alarm system
was armed.
K
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 339.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.
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The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the vehicle is turned off.
The system is automatically disarmed when
the ignition is turned from off to on.
The security light, in the instrument cluster,
comes on if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the security
light stays on, there is a problem with the
system. Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the
key appears to be undamaged, try another
ignition key. It may be necessary to check
the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers
0 262. 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.
It is possible for the immobilizer system to
learn new or replacement keys. Up to eight
keys can be programmed for the vehicle. To
program additional transmitters, see Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 9.
Do not leave the transmitter or device that
disarms or deactivates the vehicle
theft-deterent system in the vehicle.
See your dealer to get a new key blank cut
exactly as the ignition key that operates the
system.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
Warning
{
A convex mirror can make things, like
other vehicles, look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply
into the right lane, you could hit a
vehicle on the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped.
A convex mirror's surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat.
Manual Mirrors
If equipped, adjust manual mirrors by
moving the mirror up and down or left to
right to see a little of the side of the vehicle
and to have a clear view behind the vehicle.
Using hood-mounted air deflectors and
add-on convex mirror attachments could
decrease mirror performance.
Power Mirrors
If equipped, adjust the power mirrors:
1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R
(Right) to choose driver or passenger
mirror.
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2. Press the arrows on the control pad to
move each mirror in the desired
direction.
3. Return the selector switch to the center
position.
Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward toward
the vehicle to prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash. Push the
mirror outward to return it to the original
position.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped, the rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors.
K : Press to heat the outside mirrors. See
“Rear Window Defogger” under Climate
Control Systems 0 162.
Blind Spot Mirrors
The blind spot mirror is a small convex
mirror built into the upper and outer corner
of the driver outside mirror. It can show
objects that may be in the vehicle's
blind zone.
Actual Mirror View
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1. When the approaching vehicle is a long
distance away, the image in the main
mirror is small and near the inboard
edge of the mirror.
2. As the vehicle gets closer, the image in
the main mirror gets larger and moves
outboard.
3. As the vehicle enters the blind zone, the
image transitions from the main mirror
to the blind spot mirror.
4. When the vehicle is in the blind zone,
the image only appears in the blind spot
mirror.
Using the Outside Mirror with the Blind
Spot Mirror
1. Set the main mirror so that the side of
the vehicle can just be seen and the
blind spot mirror has an
unobstructed view.
2. When checking for traffic or before
changing a lane, look at the main driver/
passenger side mirror to observe traffic
in the adjacent lane, behind your vehicle.
Check the blind spot mirror for a vehicle
in the blind zone. Then, glance over your
shoulder to double check before moving
slowly into the adjacent lane.
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Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view
of the area behind your vehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle may
have three control buttons at the bottom of
the mirror. See OnStar Overview 0 342.
To avoid accidental OnStar calls, clean the
mirror with the ignition off. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a
soft towel dampened with water.
Windows
Warning
{
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare from the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
If equipped, the mirror will automatically
reduce the glare of the headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes on each
time the vehicle is started.
The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to
improve fuel economy performance. This
may result in a pulsing sound when either
rear window is down and the front windows
are up. To reduce the sound, open either a
front window or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
Warning
{
Children could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Never leave keys in a vehicle
with children. When there are children in
the rear seat, use the window lockout
button to prevent operation of the
windows. See Keys 0 6.
Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab Similar
Power windows work when the ignition is
on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 188.
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Using the window switch, press to open or
pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily disabled if
they are used repeatedly within a
short time.
Rear Window Lockout (Crew Cab Only)
Window Express Movement
All windows can be opened without holding
the window switch. Press the switch down
fully and quickly release to express open the
window.
If equipped, pull the window switch up fully
and quickly release to express close the
window.
Briefly press or pull the window switch in
the same direction to stop that window’s
express movement.
Window Automatic Reversal System
The express-close feature will reverse
window movement if it comes in contact
with an object. Extreme cold or ice could
cause the window to auto-reverse. The
window will operate normally after the
This feature stops the rear passenger
windows from working.
.
Press Z to engage the rear window
lockout feature. The indicator light is on
when engaged.
.
Press Z again to disengage.
object or condition is removed.
Automatic Reversal System Override
{
If automatic reversal system override is
active, the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could be
injured and the window could be
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damaged. Before using automatic reversal
system override, make sure that all
people and obstructions are clear of the
window path.
When the engine is on, override the
automatic reversal system by pulling and
holding the window switch if conditions
prevent it from closing.
Programming the Power Windows
Programming may be necessary if the
vehicle battery has been disconnected or
discharged. If the window is unable to
express-up, program each express-close
window:
1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
3. Partially open the window to be
programmed. Then close it and continue
to pull the switch briefly after the
window has fully closed.
4. Open the window and continue to press
the switch briefly after the window has
fully opened.
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Rear Windows
Sliding Rear Window
If the vehicle has this feature, squeeze the
latch in the center of the window and slide
the glass to open it.
Be sure the latch is engaged when the
window is closed.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare.
Detach the sun visor from the center mount
to pivot to the side window and,
if equipped, extend along the rod.
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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . 28
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy .. . . . . . . 33
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .. . . . . . . . 37
How Does an Airbag Restrain? .. . . . . . . . 38
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Where to Put the Restraint .. . . . . . . . . . . 49
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Rear Seat) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Seat) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
When Should an Airbag Inflate? .. . . . . . . 37
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Head Restraints
The vehicle's front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard seating
positions.
Warning
{
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly, there is a
greater chance that occupants will suffer
a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for all
occupants are installed and adjusted
properly.
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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 removable.
Rear Head Restraints
Crew Cab
The vehicle’s rear seats have head restraints
in the outboard seating positions that
cannot be adjusted up or down.
The rear outboard head restraints are
designed to be folded. When folding the
seatback down, the head restraint must first
be manually folded forward out of the way
to fold the seatback down.
The head restraint can be folded forward to
allow for better visibility when the rear seat
is unoccupied. To fold the head restraint,
press the button on the side of the head
restraint.
When an occupant is in the seat, always
return the head restraint to the upright
position until it locks into place. Push and
pull on the head restraint to make sure that
it is locked.
If you are installing a child restraint in the
rear seat, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 51.
Extended Cab
The vehicle’s rear seats have headrests in
the outboard seating positions that cannot
be adjusted.
If you are installing a child restraint in the
rear seat, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 51.
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Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
Warning
{
You can lose control of the vehicle if you
try to adjust a driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat
only when the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust the seat:
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and
release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to
be sure the seat is locked in place.
Power Seat Adjustment
{
The power seats will work with the
ignition off. Children could operate the
power seats and be injured. Never leave
children alone in the vehicle.
To adjust a power driver seat, if equipped:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by
sliding the control forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving
the rear of the control up or down.
.
If equipped, raise or lower the front part
of the seat cushion by moving the front
of the control up or down.
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To adjust the seatback, see Reclining
Seatbacks 0 23.
Reclining Seatbacks
Warning
{
Sitting in a reclined position when the
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Even when buckled up, the seat belts
cannot do their job.
The shoulder belt will not be against
your body. Instead, it will be in front of
you. In a crash, you could go into it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt could go up over your
abdomen. The belt forces would be there,
not at your pelvic bones. This could cause
serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is
in motion, have the seatback upright.
Then sit well back in the seat and wear
the seat belt properly.
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Lumbar Adjustment
Power Lumbar
Do not have a seatback reclined if the
vehicle is moving.
Warning
{
You can lose control of the vehicle if you
try to adjust a driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat
only when the vehicle is not moving.
Warning
{
If either seatback is not locked, it could
move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
That could cause injury to the person
sitting there. Always push and pull on
the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To recline the 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.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make
sure it is locked.
If equipped, press and hold the top of the
control to increase lumbar support. Press
and hold the bottom of the control to
decrease lumbar support. Release the control
when the seatback reaches the desired level
of lumbar support.
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Heated Front Seats
Warning
{
If temperature change or pain to the skin
cannot be felt, the seat heater may cause
burns. To reduce the risk of burns, use
care when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of time. Do
not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat. An
overheated seat heater may cause a burn
or may damage the seat.
If equipped, the buttons are on the center
stack. To operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
+ to heat the driver or passenger
seatback only.
z to heat the driver or passenger
Press
cushion and seatback.
The indicator light comes on when this
feature is on.
Press the button once for the highest
setting. With each press of the button, the
seat will change to the next lower setting,
and then to the off setting. The indicator
lights next to the buttons indicate three for
the highest setting and one for the lowest.
If the heated seats are on high, their level
may automatically be lowered after
approximately 30 minutes.
Remote Start Auto Heated Seats
During a remote start, the heated seats can
be turned on automatically. The heated
seats are canceled when the ignition is
turned on. Press the heated seat button to
use the heated seats after the vehicle is
started.
The heated seat indicator lights do not turn
on during a remote start.
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The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is
normal.
The heated seats will not turn on during a
remote start unless they are enabled in the
vehicle personalization menu. See Remote
Vehicle Start 0 11 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 99.
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Reminder
If equipped, the message REAR SEAT
REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT displays
under certain conditions indicating there
may be an item or passenger in the rear
seat. Check before exiting the vehicle.
This feature will activate when a second row
door is opened while the vehicle is on or up
to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned
on. There will be an alert when the vehicle
is turned off. The alert does not directly
detect objects in the rear seat; instead,
under certain conditions, it detects when a
rear door is opened and closed, indicating
that there may be something in the
rear seat.
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The feature is active only once each time
the vehicle is turned on and off, and will
require reactivation by opening and closing
the second row doors. There may be an
alert even when there is nothing in the rear
seat; for example, if a child entered the
vehicle through the rear door and left the
vehicle without the vehicle being shut off.
The feature can be turned on or off. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 99.
Folding the Rear Seat
On crew cab models, the rear seatbacks can
be folded forward.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat belts
still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle
the seat belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before folding a
rear seat.
To fold a rear seatback:
1. Fold the head restraint. See Head
Restraints 0 21.
2. Disconnect the rear center seat belt latch
from the mini-buckle by inserting the tip
of the seat belt tongue into the slot on
the buckle. Let the belt retract.
3. Pull the release strap on the outboard
side of the seatback.
4. Fold the seatback forward.
To return a seatback to the upright position:
1. Lift the seatback up and push it
rearward.
2. Return the head restraint to the upright
position. See Head Restraints 0 21.
Warning
{
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.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make
sure it is locked in place.
Warning
{
A seat 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
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seatback, always check to be sure that
the seat belts are properly routed and
attached, and are not twisted.
4. Reconnect the center seat belt latch
plate to the mini-buckle. Make sure the
seat belt is not twisted.
5. Push and pull on the latch plate to be
sure it is secure.
When the seatback is not in use, it should
be kept in the upright, locked position.
Seat Belts
This section describes how to use seat belts
properly, and some things not to do.
Warning
{
Do not let anyone ride where a seat belt
cannot be worn properly. In a crash,
if you or your passenger(s) are not
wearing seat belts, injuries can be much
worse than if you are wearing seat belts.
You can be seriously injured or killed by
hitting things inside the vehicle harder or
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by being ejected from the vehicle. In
addition, anyone who is not buckled up
can strike other passengers in the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision, passengers riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow passengers
to ride in any area of the vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Always wear a seat belt, and check that
all passenger(s) are restrained
properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to
buckle the seat belts. See Seat Belt
Reminders 0 85.
Warning (Continued)
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Why Seat 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 seat belts!
When you wear a seat 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
seat belts. That is why wearing seat belts
makes such good sense.
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Questions and Answers About Seat Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a
crash if I am wearing a seat belt?
A: You could be — whether you are
wearing a seat 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 seat belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems only.
They work with seat 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 seat belts.
Buckle To Drive
If equipped, this feature prevents the vehicle
from being shifted out of P (Park) when
Teen Driver is active, and the driver seat
belt is not buckled. See Teen Driver 0 151.
If the engine is running, the driver seat belt
is not buckled, and the brake pedal is
pressed with the vehicle in P (Park), a
message displays in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). Buckle the driver seat belt to
shift out of P (Park). Shifting from P (Park)
will be prevented once for each ignition
cycle.
For some fleet vehicles, shifting from
P (Park) will be prevented each time the
above conditions exist whether Teen Driver
is ON or OFF.
On some models, Buckle to Drive may also
prevent shifting out of P (Park) if a front
passenger is unbuckled under similar
conditions. A message displays in the DIC.
Buckle the front passenger seat belt to shift
out of P (Park). This feature may not allow
the vehicle to shift out of P (Park) if an
object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery
bag, laptop, or other electronic device, is on
the front passenger seat. If this happens,
remove the object from the seat or buckle
the seat belt to shift out of P (Park).
If the driver, or on some vehicles, the
present front passenger, remains unbuckled,
the DIC message will turn off after several
seconds and the vehicle can be shifted out
of P (Park). See “Seat Belts” and “Child
Restraints” in the Index for information
about the importance of proper
restraint use.
If the driver seat belt or the front passenger
seat belt is unbuckled when driving, the seat
belt reminder chime and light(s) will come
on. See Seat Belt Reminders 0 85. This
feature may not function properly if the
airbag readiness light is on. See Airbag
Readiness Light 0 86.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
Follow these rules for everyone's protection.
There are additional things to know about
seat belts and children, including smaller
children and infants. If a child will be riding
in the vehicle, see Older Children 0 44 or
Infants and Young Children 0 45. Review
and follow the rules for children in addition
to the following rules.
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 seat belts.
There are important things to know about
wearing a seat belt properly.
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Sit up straight and always keep your feet
on the floor in front of you (if possible).
.
Wear the lap part of the belt low and
snug on the hips, just touching the
thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the
strong pelvic bones and you would be
less likely to slide under the lap belt.
If you slid under it, the belt would apply
force on your abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries.
.
Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder
and across the chest. These parts of the
body are best able to take belt
restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks
if there is a sudden stop or crash.
Warning
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You can be seriously injured, or even
killed, by not wearing your seat belt
properly.
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Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to
become loose or twisted.
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Never wear the shoulder belt under both
arms or behind your back.
Always use the correct buckle for your
seating position.
Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an
armrest.
Warning
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The seat belt can be pinched if it is
routed under plastic trim on the seat,
such as trim around the rear seatback
folding handle or side airbag. In a crash,
pinched seat belts might not provide
adequate protection. Never allow seat
belts to be routed under plastic trim
pieces.
Warning
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You can be seriously injured or killed if
the shoulder belt is worn behind your
back, under your legs, or wrapped around
your neck. The shoulder belt can tighten
but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The
shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all
the way out of the retractor. It unlocks
when the shoulder belt is allowed to go
all the way back into the retractor, but it
cannot do this if it is wrapped around
you. You may have to cut the seat belt if
it is locked and tightened around you.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a
lap-shoulder belt.
If you are using a rear seating position with
a detachable seat belt and the seat belt is
not attached, see Rear Seats 0 25 for
instructions on reconnecting the seat belt to
the mini-buckle.
The following instructions explain how to
wear a lap-shoulder belt properly.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable,
so you can sit up straight. To see how,
see “Seats” in the Index.
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position on the seat, move the seat
rearward or recline the seat until the
shoulder belt retractor lock releases.
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2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt
across you. Do not let it get twisted.
The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you
pull the belt across you very quickly.
If this happens, let the belt go back
slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
If the shoulder portion of a passenger
belt is pulled out all the way, the child
restraint locking feature may be
engaged. See Child Restraint Systems
0 47. If this occurs, let the belt go back
all the way and start again. If the
locking feature stays engaged after
letting the belt go back to stowed
If the webbing locks in the latch plate
before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch
plate flat to unlock.
3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until
it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure
it is secure. If the belt is not long
enough, see Seat Belt Extender 0 33.
Position the release button on the buckle
so that the seat belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.
4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height
adjuster, move it to the height that is
right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height
Adjuster” later in this section for
instructions on use and important safety
information.
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5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on
the shoulder belt.
To unlatch the belt, push the button on the
buckle. The belt should return to its stowed
position.
Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the seat
belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed
position, the retractor may lock and cannot
be pulled out. If this happens, pull the seat
belt straight out firmly to unlock the
webbing, and then release it. If the webbing
is still locked in the retractor, see your
dealer.
Before a door is closed, be sure the seat belt
is out of the way. If a door is slammed
against a seat belt, damage can occur to
both the seat belt and the vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt height
adjuster for the driver and front outboard
passenger seating positions.
Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of
the belt is on the shoulder and not falling
off of it. The belt should be close to, but not
contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt
height adjustment could reduce the
effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash. See
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 28.
Push up on the release button and move
the height adjuster to the desired position.
After the adjuster is set to the desired
position, try to move it down without
pushing the release button to make sure it
has locked into position.
Seat Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has seat belt pretensioners for
the front outboard occupants. Although the
seat belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they
are part of the seat belt assembly. They can
help tighten the seat belts during the early
stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
conditions for pretensioner activation are
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met. Seat belt pretensioners can also help
tighten the seat belts in a side crash or a
rollover event.
Pretensioners work only once. If the
pretensioners activate in a crash, the
pretensioners and probably other parts of
the vehicle's seat belt system will need to
be replaced. See Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash 0 34.
Do not sit on the outboard seat belt while
entering or exiting the vehicle or at any
time while sitting in the seat. Sitting on the
seat belt can damage the webbing and
hardware.
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
Seat belts work for everyone, including
pregnant women. Like all occupants, they
are more likely to be seriously injured if
they do not wear seat belts.
Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides
Rear seat belt comfort guides may provide
added seat belt comfort for older children
who have outgrown booster seats and for
some adults. When installed on a shoulder
belt, the comfort guide positions the
shoulder belt away from the neck and head.
Comfort guides are available through your
dealer for the rear outboard seating
positions. Instructions are included with the
guides.
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 seat 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 seat belts effective is wearing them
properly.
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Seat Belt Extender
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten around
you, you should use it.
But if a seat belt is not long enough, your
dealer will order you an extender. Only a
GM dealer issued extender should be used.
When you go in to order it, take the
heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender
will be long enough for you. To help avoid
personal injury, do not let someone else use
it, and use it only for the seat it is made to
fit. The extender has been designed for
adults. Never use it for securing child
restraints. For more information on the
proper use and fit of seat belt extenders see
the instruction sheet that comes with the
extender.
Safety System Check
Periodically check the seat belt reminder,
seat belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped),
and seat belt anchorages to make sure they
are all in working order. Look for any other
loose or damaged seat belt system parts
that might keep a seat belt system from
performing properly. See your dealer to
have it repaired. Torn, frayed, or twisted
seat belts may not protect you in a crash.
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Torn or frayed seat belts can rip apart under
impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed,
have it replaced immediately. If a belt is
twisted, it may be possible to untwist by
reversing the latch plate on the webbing.
If the twist cannot be corrected, ask your
dealer to fix it.
Make sure the seat belt reminder light is
working. See Seat Belt Reminders 0 85.
Keep seat belts clean and dry. See Seat Belt
Care 0 34.
Seat Belt Care
Keep belts clean and dry.
Seat belts should be properly cared for and
maintained.
Seat belt hardware should be kept dry and
free of dust or debris. As necessary, exterior
hard surfaces and seat belt webbing may be
lightly cleaned with mild soap and water.
Ensure there is not excessive dust or debris
in the mechanism. If dust or debris exists in
the system please see the dealer. Parts may
need to be replaced to ensure proper
functionality of the system.
Warning
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Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing.
It may severely weaken the webbing. In
a crash, they might not be able to
provide adequate protection. Clean and
rinse seat belt webbing only with mild
soap and lukewarm water. Allow the
webbing to dry.
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash
Warning
{
A crash can damage the seat belt system
in the vehicle. A damaged seat 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 seat 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 seat
belts may not be necessary. But the seat
belt assemblies that were used during any
crash may have been stressed or damaged.
See your dealer to have the seat belt
assemblies inspected or replaced.
New parts and repairs may be necessary
even if the seat belt system was not being
used at the time of the crash.
Have the seat belt pretensioners checked if
the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the
airbag readiness light stays on after you
start the vehicle or while you are driving.
See Airbag Readiness Light 0 86.
Airbag System
The vehicle has the following airbags:
.
A frontal airbag for the driver
.
A frontal airbag for the front outboard
passenger
.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the
driver
.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the
front outboard passenger
.
A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the
passenger seated directly behind the
driver
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A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard
passenger and the passenger seated
directly behind the front outboard
passenger
All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on
the trim or on a label near the deployment
opening.
For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG is on
the center of the steering wheel for the
driver and on the instrument panel for the
front outboard passenger.
For seat-mounted side impact airbags, the
word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback
or side of the seat closest to the door.
For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG is on
the ceiling or trim.
Airbags are designed to supplement the
protection provided by seat 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:
You can be severely injured or killed in a
crash if you are not wearing your seat
belt, even with airbags. Airbags are
designed to work with seat belts, not
replace them. Also, airbags are not
designed to inflate in every crash. In
some crashes seat belts are the only
restraint. See When Should an Airbag
Inflate? 0 37.
Wearing your seat 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 seat belts. Everyone in
the vehicle should wear a seat belt
properly, whether or not there is an
airbag for that person.
Because airbags inflate with great force
and faster than the blink of an eye,
anyone who is up against, or very close
to, any airbag when it inflates can be
seriously injured or killed. Do not sit
{
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Warning
Warning
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Warning (Continued)
unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you
would be if sitting on the edge of the
seat or leaning forward. Seat belts help
keep you in position before and during a
crash. Always wear a seat belt, even with
airbags. The driver should sit as far back
as possible while still maintaining control
of the vehicle. The seat belts and the
front outboard passenger airbags are
most effective when you are sitting well
back and upright in the seat with both
feet on the floor.
Occupants should not lean on or sleep
against the door or side windows in
seating positions with seat-mounted side
impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags.
Warning
{
Children who are up against, or very
close to, any airbag when it inflates can
be seriously injured or killed. Always
secure children properly in the vehicle. To
read how, see Older Children 0 44 or
Infants and Young Children 0 45.
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There is an airbag readiness light on the
instrument cluster, which shows the airbag
symbol. The system checks the airbag
electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem.
See Airbag Readiness Light 0 86.
Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the center of
the steering wheel.
The front outboard passenger frontal airbag
is in the passenger side instrument panel.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
The driver and front outboard passenger
seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the
side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
Driver Side Crew Cab Shown, Passenger Side
and Extended Cab Similar
The roof-rail airbags for the driver, front
outboard passenger, and second row
outboard passengers are in the ceiling above
the side windows.
Warning
{
If something is between an occupant and
an airbag, the airbag might not inflate
properly or it might force the object into
that person causing severe injury or even
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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?
This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See
Airbag System 0 34. Airbags are designed to
inflate if the impact exceeds the specific
airbag system's deployment threshold.
Deployment thresholds are used to predict
how severe a crash is likely to be in time
for the airbags to inflate and help restrain
the occupants. The vehicle has electronic
sensors that help the airbag system
determine the severity of the impact.
Deployment thresholds can vary with
specific vehicle design.
Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in
moderate to severe frontal or near frontal
crashes to help reduce the potential for
severe injuries, mainly to the driver's or
front outboard passenger's head and chest.
Whether the frontal airbags will or should
inflate is not based primarily on how fast
the vehicle is traveling. It depends on what
is hit, the direction of the impact, and how
quickly the vehicle slows down.
Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash
speeds depending on whether the vehicle
hits an object straight on or at an angle,
and whether the object is fixed or moving,
rigid or deformable, narrow or wide.
Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate
during vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts,
or in many side impacts.
In addition, the vehicle has advanced
technology frontal airbags. Advanced
technology frontal airbags adjust the
restraint according to crash severity.
Seat-mounted side impact airbags are
designed to inflate in moderate to severe
side crashes depending on the location of
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the impact. Seat-mounted side impact
airbags are not designed to inflate in frontal
impacts, near frontal impacts, rollovers,
or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact
airbag is designed to inflate on the side of
the vehicle that is struck.
Roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate in
moderate to severe side crashes depending
on the location of the impact. In addition,
these roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate
during a rollover or in a severe frontal
impact. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to
inflate in rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags
will inflate when either side of the vehicle is
struck, if the sensing system predicts that
the vehicle is about to roll over on its side,
or in a severe frontal impact.
In any particular crash, no one can say
whether an airbag should have inflated
simply because of the vehicle damage or
repair costs.
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system
sends an electrical signal triggering a release
of gas from the inflator. Gas from the
inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to
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break out of the cover. The inflator, the
airbag, and related hardware are all part of
the airbag module.
For airbag locations, see Where Are the
Airbags? 0 36.
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 seat belts by distributing the force of the
impact more evenly over the
occupant's body.
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are
designed to help contain the head and chest
of occupants in the outboard seating
positions in the first and second rows. The
rollover capable roof-rail airbags are
designed to help reduce the risk of full or
partial ejection in rollover events, although
no system can prevent all such ejections.
But airbags would not help in many types
of collisions, primarily because the
occupant's motion is not toward those
airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inflate?
0 37.
Airbags should never be regarded as
anything more than a supplement to seat
belts.
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
After frontal and seat-mounted side impact
airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so
quickly that some people may not even
realize the airbags inflated. Roof-rail airbags
may still be at least partially inflated for
some time after they inflate. Some
components of the airbag module may be
hot for several minutes. For location of the
airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? 0 36.
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.
Warning
{
When an airbag inflates, there may be
dust in the air. This dust could cause
breathing problems for people with a
history of asthma or other breathing
trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as it is
safe to do so. If you have breathing
problems but cannot get out of the
vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or a door.
If you experience breathing problems
following an airbag deployment, you
should seek medical attention.
The vehicle has a feature that may
automatically unlock the doors, turn on the
interior lamps and hazard warning flashers,
and shut off the fuel system after the
airbags inflate. The feature may also
activate, without airbag inflation, after an
event that exceeds a predetermined
threshold. After turning the ignition off and
then on again, the fuel system will return to
normal operation; the doors can be locked,
the interior lamps can be turned off, and
the hazard warning flashers can be turned
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off using the controls for those features.
If any of these systems are damaged in the
crash they may not operate as normal.
Warning
{
A crash severe enough to inflate the
airbags may have also damaged
important functions in the vehicle, such
as the fuel system, brake and steering
systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears
to be drivable after a moderate crash,
there may be concealed damage that
could make it difficult to safely operate
the vehicle.
Use caution if you should attempt to
restart the engine after a crash has
occurred.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate
the airbag, windshields are broken by
vehicle deformation. Additional windshield
breakage may also occur from the front
outboard passenger airbag.
.
Airbags are designed to inflate only once.
After an airbag inflates, you will need
some new parts for the airbag system.
If you do not get them, the airbag
system will not be there to help protect
you in another crash. A new system will
include airbag modules and possibly other
parts. The service manual for the vehicle
covers the need to replace other parts.
.
The vehicle has a crash sensing and
diagnostic module which records
information after a crash. See Vehicle
Data Recording and Privacy 0 340 and
Event Data Recorders 0 341.
.
Let only qualified technicians work on the
airbag systems. Improper service can
mean that an airbag system will not work
properly. See your dealer for service.
Passenger Sensing System
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system
for the front outboard passenger position.
The passenger airbag status indicator will
light on the overhead console when the
vehicle is started.
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Canada
The words ON and OFF, or the symbols for
on and off, will be visible during the system
check. When the system check is complete,
either the word ON or OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, will be visible. See Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator 0 86.
The passenger sensing system turns off the
front outboard passenger frontal airbag
under certain conditions. No other airbag is
affected by the passenger sensing system.
The passenger sensing system works with
sensors that are part of the front outboard
passenger seat and seat belt. The sensors
are designed to detect the presence of a
properly seated occupant and determine if
the front outboard passenger frontal airbag
should be allowed to inflate or not.
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly secured in a rear seat
in the correct child restraint for their weight
and size.
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Whenever possible, children aged 12 and
under should be secured in a rear seating
position.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in the
front. This is because the risk to the
rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag
inflates.
Warning
{
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can
be seriously injured or killed if the
passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is
because the back of the rear-facing child
restraint would be very close to the
inflating airbag. A child in a
forward-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the passenger
frontal airbag inflates and the passenger
seat is in a forward position.
Even if the passenger sensing system has
turned off the 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.
(Continued)
Never put a rear-facing child restraint in
the front seat, even if the airbag is off.
If securing a forward-facing child restraint
in the front outboard passenger seat,
always move the seat as far back as it
will go. It is better to secure child
restraints in the rear seat. Consider using
another vehicle to transport the child
when a rear seat is not available.
If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that
will accommodate a rear-facing child
restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should
not be installed in the vehicle, even if the
airbag is off.
The passenger sensing system is designed to
turn off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag if:
.
.
.
.
Warning (Continued)
The front outboard passenger seat is
unoccupied.
The system determines that an infant is
present in a rear-facing infant seat.
The system determines that a small child
is present in a child restraint.
The system determines that a small child
is present in a booster seat.
.
A front outboard passenger takes his/her
weight off of the seat for a period
of time.
.
The front outboard passenger seat is
occupied by a smaller person, such as a
child who has outgrown child restraints.
.
There is a critical problem with the airbag
system or the passenger sensing system.
When the passenger sensing system has
turned off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag, the OFF indicator will light
and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is
off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
0 86.
The passenger sensing system is designed to
turn on the front outboard passenger frontal
airbag anytime the system senses that a
person of adult size is sitting properly in the
front outboard passenger seat. When the
passenger sensing system has allowed the
airbag to be enabled, the ON indicator will
light and stay lit as a reminder that the
airbag is active.
For some children who have outgrown child
restraints, and for very small adults, the
passenger sensing system may or may not
turn off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag, depending upon the person's
seating posture and body build. Everyone in
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the vehicle who has outgrown child
restraints should wear a seat belt properly
— whether or not there is an airbag for that
person.
Warning
{
If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 86
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 (With the Seat Belt in the Rear
Seat) 0 64 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Seat) 0 69.
5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint
and restarting the vehicle, the ON
indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off.
Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback
and adjust the seat cushion,
if adjustable, to make sure that the
vehicle seatback is not pushing the child
restraint into the seat cushion. Also
make sure the child restraint is not
trapped under the vehicle head restraint.
If this happens, adjust the head restraint.
See Head Restraints 0 21.
6. Restart the vehicle.
If the ON indicator is still lit, secure the child
in the child restraint in a rear seat position
in the vehicle, and check with your dealer.
If no rear seat is available, do not install a
child restraint in this vehicle and check with
your dealer.
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If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an
Adult-Sized Occupant
If a person of adult-size is sitting in the
front outboard passenger seat, but the OFF
indicator is lit, it could be because that
person is not sitting properly in the seat or
that the child restraint locking feature is
engaged. Use the following steps to allow
the system to detect that person and enable
the front outboard passenger frontal airbag:
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.
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4. Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with legs
comfortably extended.
5. If the shoulder portion of the belt is
pulled out all the way, the child restraint
locking feature will be engaged. This
may unintentionally cause the passenger
sensing system to turn the airbag off for
some adult-sized occupants. If this
happens, unbuckle the belt, let the belt
go back all the way, and then buckle the
belt again without pulling the belt out
all the way.
6. Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for two to
three minutes after the ON indicator
is lit.
Warning
{
If the front outboard passenger airbag is
turned off for an adult-sized occupant,
the airbag will not be able to inflate and
help protect that person in a crash,
resulting in an increased risk of serious
injury or even death. An adult-sized
occupant should not ride in the front
outboard passenger seat, if the passenger
airbag off indicator is lit.
Additional Factors Affecting System
Operation
Seat 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 “Seat Belts”
and “Child Restraints” in the Index for
additional information about the importance
of proper restraint use.
A thick layer of additional material, such as
a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket
equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters,
and seat massagers can affect how well the
passenger sensing system operates. We
recommend that you not use seat covers or
other aftermarket equipment except when
approved by GM for your specific vehicle.
See Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 43 for more
information about modifications that can
affect how the system operates.
The ON indicator may be lit if an object,
such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag,
laptop, or other electronic device, is put on
an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired
remove the object from the seat.
Warning
{
Stowing 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 Publication Ordering
Information 0 338.
Warning
{
For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is
turned off and the battery is
disconnected, an airbag can still inflate
during improper service. You can be
injured if you are close to an airbag
when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
They are probably part of the airbag
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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
Warning
{
If a snow plow or similar equipment is
installed on the vehicle, the airbag
system may not function properly. An
airbag could inflate when it is not
supposed to inflate. People riding in the
vehicle could be injured, and the vehicle
and/or snow plow could be damaged. Do
not install a snow plow or similar
equipment on the vehicle.
Adding accessories that change the vehicle's
frame, bumper system, height, front end,
or side sheet metal may keep the airbag
system from working properly.
The operation of the airbag system can also
be affected by changing any parts of the
front seats, seat belts, airbag sensing and
diagnostic module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, inner door seals including
the speakers, any of the airbag modules,
ceiling or pillar garnish trim, overhead
console, front sensors, side impact sensors,
or airbag wiring.
Your dealer and the service manual have
information about the location of the airbag
sensors, sensing and diagnostic module, and
airbag wiring.
In addition, the vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the front outboard
passenger position, which includes sensors
that are part of the passenger seat. The
passenger sensing system may not operate
properly if the original seat trim is replaced
with non-GM covers, upholstery, or trim; or
with GM covers, upholstery, or trim
designed for a different vehicle. Any object,
such as an aftermarket seat heater or a
comfort-enhancing pad or device, installed
under or on top of the seat fabric, could
also interfere with the operation of the
passenger sensing system. This could either
prevent proper deployment of the passenger
airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing
system from properly turning off the
passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing
System 0 39.
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If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags,
see Different Size Tires and Wheels 0 283 for
additional important information.
If the vehicle must be modified because you
have a disability and have questions about
whether the modifications will affect the
vehicle's airbag system, or if you have
questions about whether the airbag system
will be affected if the vehicle is modified for
any other reason, call Customer Assistance.
See Customer Assistance Offices 0 333.
Airbag System Check
The airbag system does not need regularly
scheduled maintenance or replacement.
Make sure the airbag readiness light is
working. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 86.
Caution
If an airbag covering is damaged, opened,
or broken, the airbag may not work
properly. Do not open or break the airbag
coverings. If there are any opened or
broken airbag coverings, have the airbag
covering and/or airbag module replaced.
For the location of the airbags, see Where
Are the Airbags? 0 36. See your dealer
for service.
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Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
Warning
{
A crash can damage the airbag systems
in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system
may not properly protect you and your
passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in
serious injury or even death. To help
make sure the airbag systems are
working properly after a crash, have
them inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to
replace airbag system parts. See your dealer
for service.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after
the vehicle is started or comes on when you
are driving, the airbag system may not work
properly. Have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 86.
Child Restraints
Older Children
Older children who have outgrown booster
seats should wear the vehicle’s seat belts.
The manufacturer instructions that come
with the booster seat state the weight and
height limitations for that booster. Use a
booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until
the child passes the fit test below:
.
Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the
knees bend at the seat edge? If yes,
continue. If no, return to the booster seat.
.
Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the
shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes,
continue. If no, try using the rear seat
belt comfort guide, if available. See “Rear
Seat Belt Comfort Guides” under
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 30. If a comfort guide
is not available, or if the shoulder belt
still does not rest on the shoulder, then
return to the booster seat.
.
Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the
hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue.
If no, return to the booster seat.
.
Can proper seat belt fit be maintained for
the length of the trip? If yes, continue.
If no, return to the booster seat.
Q: What is the proper way to wear seat
belts?
A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder
belt and get the additional restraint a
shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder
belt should not cross the face or neck.
The lap belt should fit snugly below the
hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
This applies belt force to the child's
pelvic bones in a crash. It should never
be worn over the abdomen, which could
cause severe or even fatal internal
injuries in a crash.
Also see “Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides”
under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 30.
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According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in a rear
seating position.
In a crash, children who are not buckled up
can strike other people who are buckled up,
or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older
children need to use seat belts properly.
Warning
{
Never allow more than one child to wear
the same seat belt. The seat belt cannot
properly spread the impact forces. In a
crash, they can be crushed together and
seriously injured. A seat belt must be
used by only one person at a time.
Never allow a child to wear the seat belt
shoulder belt under both arms or behind
their back. A child can be seriously
injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder
belt properly. In a crash, the child would
not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
The child could move too far forward
increasing the chance of head and neck
injury. The child might also slide under
the lap belt. The belt force would then be
applied right on the abdomen. That could
cause serious or fatal injuries. The
shoulder belt should go over the shoulder
and across the chest.
{
Warning
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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.
Warning
{
Children can be seriously injured or killed
if the shoulder belt is worn behind their
back, under their legs, or wrapped around
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their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten
but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The
shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all
the way out of the retractor. It unlocks
when the shoulder belt is allowed to go
all the way back into the retractor, but it
cannot do this if it is wrapped around the
child. Never leave children unattended in
a vehicle and never allow children to
improperly wear, or play with, the seat
belts.
Every time infants and young children ride
in vehicles, they should have the protection
provided by appropriate child restraints.
Neither the vehicle's seat belt system nor its
airbag system is designed for them.
Children who are not restrained properly can
strike other people, or can be thrown out of
the vehicle.
Warning
{
Never hold an infant or a child while
riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an
infant or a child will become so heavy it
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is not possible to hold it during a crash.
For example, in a crash at only
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant
will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb)
force on a person's arms. An infant or
child should be secured in an appropriate
child restraint.
Children who are up against, or very
close to, any airbag when it inflates can
be seriously injured or killed. Never put a
rear-facing child restraint in the front
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outboard seat. Secure a rear-facing child
restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to
secure a forward-facing child restraint in
a rear seat. If you must secure a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
outboard seat, always move the front
passenger seat as far back as it will go.
Child restraints are devices used to restrain,
seat, or position children in the vehicle and
are sometimes called child seats or car seats.
There are three basic types of child
restraints:
.
Forward-facing child restraints
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Rear-facing child restraints
.
Belt-positioning booster seats
The proper child restraint for your child
depends on their size, weight, and age, and
also on whether the child restraint is
compatible with the vehicle in which it will
be used.
For each type of child restraint, there are
many different models available. When
purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is
designed to be used in a motor vehicle and
is certified to comply with US Federal or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
If it is, the child restraint will have a label
saying that it meets federal motor vehicle
safety standards. The NHTSA website
includes a list of registered car seat
manufacturers (https://www.nhtsa.gov) and
links to their registration pages for
consumers. Registration helps manufacturers
identify purchasers for recall notices.
The instruction manual that is provided with
the child restraint states the weight and
height limitations for that particular child
restraint. In addition, there are many kinds
of child restraints available for children with
special needs.
Warning
{
To reduce the risk of neck and head
injury in a crash, infants and toddlers
should be secured in a rear-facing child
restraint until age two, or until they
reach the maximum height and weight
limits of their child restraint.
Warning
{
A young child's hip bones are still so
small that the vehicle seat 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 an
appropriate child restraint.
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Child Restraint Systems
Rear-Facing Infant Restraint
A rear-facing child restraint 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.
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Forward-Facing Child Restraint
A forward-facing child restraint provides
restraint for the child's body with the
harness.
Booster Seats
A belt-positioning booster seat is used for
children who have outgrown their
forward-facing child restraint. Boosters are
designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's
seat belt system until the child is large
enough for the vehicle seat belts to fit
properly without a booster seat. See the
seat belt fit test in Older Children 0 44.
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in
the Vehicle
Warning
{
A child can be seriously injured or killed
in a crash if the child restraint is not
properly secured in the vehicle. Secure
the child restraint properly in the vehicle
using the vehicle seat 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 restraints must be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt
portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the
LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 51 for
more information. Never use a seat belt
extender when installing a child restraint.
Use only seats and related equipment that
are certified to comply with US Federal or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to
secure a child restraint. Children can be
endangered in a crash if the child restraint is
not properly secured in the vehicle.
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When securing an add-on child restraint,
refer to the following:
1. Instruction labels provided on the child
restraint
2. Instruction manual provided with the
child restraint
3. This vehicle owner's manual
The child restraint instructions are
important, so if they are not available,
obtain a replacement copy from the
manufacturer.
Keep in mind that an unsecured child
restraint can move around in a collision or
sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle.
Be sure to properly secure any child
restraint in the vehicle — even when no
child is in it.
In some areas Certified Child Passenger
Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to
inspect and demonstrate how to correctly
use and install child restraints. In the U.S.,
refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) website to locate
the nearest child safety seat inspection
station. For CPST availability in Canada,
check with Transport Canada or the
Provincial Ministry of Transportation office.
Securing the Child Within the Child
Restraint
{
A child can be seriously injured or killed
in a crash if the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint. Secure the
child properly following the instructions
that came with that child restraint.
Where to Put the Restraint
According to accident statistics, children and
infants are safer when properly restrained in
an appropriate child restraint secured in a
rear seating position.
Whenever possible, children aged 12 and
under should be secured in a rear seating
position.
Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the
front. This is because the risk to the
rear-facing child is so great if the airbag
deploys.
Warning
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Warning
{
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can
be seriously injured or killed if the front
passenger airbag inflates. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child restraint
would be very close to the inflating
airbag. A child in a forward-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured or killed
if the front passenger airbag inflates and
the passenger seat is in a forward
position.
Even if the passenger sensing system has
turned off the front passenger frontal
airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can
guarantee that an airbag will not deploy
under some unusual circumstance, even
though it is turned off.
Secure rear-facing child restraints in a
rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you
secure a forward-facing child restraint in
the front seat, always move the front
passenger seat as far back as it will go.
It is better to secure the child restraint in
a rear seat.
See Passenger Sensing System 0 39 for
additional information.
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If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that
will accommodate a rear-facing child
restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should
not be secured in the vehicle, even if the
airbag is off.
Warning
{
Never secure a rear-facing or
forward-facing child restraint in the left
rear seating position in an extended cab
model. This seating position is not
suitable for child restraint installation.
The seat cushion is too short to properly
support a rear-facing or forward-facing
child restraint. A child could be seriously
injured or killed in a sudden stop or
crash.
A rear-facing or forward-facing child
restraint can be installed in the right
rear seating position using the seat
cushion extension in an extended cab
model. Never install a child restraint
in the right rear seating position
without the seat cushion extension.
See Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 51 and
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Warning (Continued)
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 64 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Seat) 0 69.
Never secure a rear-facing or forward-facing
child restraint in the left rear seating
position in an extended cab model.
When securing a child restraint with the
seat belts in a rear seat position, study the
instructions that came with the child
restraint to make sure it is compatible with
this vehicle.
Child restraints and booster seats vary
considerably in size, and some may fit in
certain seating positions better than others.
Do not install a child restraint in any rear
seating position where it cannot be installed
securely.
Depending on where you place the child
restraint and the size of the child restraint,
you may not be able to access adjacent seat
belts or LATCH anchors for additional
passengers or child restraints. Adjacent
seating positions should not be used if the
child restraint prevents access to or
interferes with the routing of the seat belt.
The seat in front of an installed child
restraint should be adjusted to ensure
proper installation according to the child
restraint manual.
Wherever a child restraint is installed, be
sure to follow the instructions that came
with the child restraint and secure the child
restraint properly.
Keep in mind that an unsecured child
restraint can move around in a collision or
sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle.
Be sure to properly secure any child
restraint in the vehicle — even when no
child is in it.
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
The LATCH system secures a child restraint
during driving or in a crash. LATCH
attachments on the child restraint are used
to attach the child restraint to the anchors
in the vehicle. The LATCH system is designed
to make installation of a child restraint
easier.
In order to use the LATCH system in your
vehicle, you need a child restraint that has
LATCH attachments. LATCH-compatible
rear-facing and forward-facing child seats can
be properly installed using either the LATCH
anchors or the vehicle’s seat belts. Do not
use both the seat belts and the LATCH
anchorage system to secure a rear-facing or
forward-facing child seat.
Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat belts to
secure the child and the booster seat. If the
manufacturer recommends that the booster
seat be secured with the LATCH system, this
can be done as long as the booster seat can
be positioned properly and there is no
interference with the proper positioning of
the lap-shoulder belt on the child.
Make sure to follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint, and also the
instructions in this manual.
When installing a child restraint with a top
tether, you must also use either the lower
anchors or the seat belts to properly secure
the child restraint. A child restraint must
never be attached using only the top tether.
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For a forward-facing 5-pt harness child
restraint where the combined weight of the
child and restraint are up to 29.5 kg (65 lb),
use either the lower LATCH anchorages with
the top tether anchorage, or the seat belt
with the top tether anchorage. Where the
combined weight of the child and restraint
are greater than 29.5 kg (65 lb), use the seat
belt with the top tether anchorage only.
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Restraint Type Combined Weight of
Rear-Facing Child
Restraint
Rear-Facing Child
Restraint
Forward-Facing Child
Restraint
Forward-Facing Child
Restraint
the Child + Child
Restraint
Up to 29.5 kg (65 lb) X X
Greater than
29.5 kg (65 lb)
Up to 29.5 kg (65 lb) X X
Greater than
29.5 kg (65 lb)
Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints
Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X
LATCH – Lower
Anchors Only
Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower
Anchors and Top
Tether Anchor
X
Seat Belt and Top
Tether Anchor
X
See Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 64 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Seat) 0 69.
Child restraints built after March 2014 will
be labeled with the specific child weight up
to which the LATCH system can be used to
install the restraint.
The following explains how to attach a child
restraint with these attachments in the
vehicle.
Not all vehicle seating positions have lower
anchors. In this case, the seat belt must be
used (with top tether where available) to
secure the child restraint. See Securing Child
Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear
Seat) 0 64 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Seat) 0 69.
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Top Tether Anchor
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top tether always to be attached. In Canada,
the law requires that forward-facing child
restraints have a top tether, and that the
tether be attached. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions for your child
restraint.
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor
Locations
Lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into
the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for
each LATCH seating position that will
accommodate a child restraint with lower
attachments (2).
A top tether (3,4) is used to secure the top
of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top
tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The
top tether attachment hook (2) on the child
restraint connects to the top tether anchor
in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward
movement and rotation of the child restraint
during driving or in a crash.
The child restraint may have a single
tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will
have a single attachment hook (2) to secure
the top tether to the anchor.
Some child restraints with top tethers are
designed for use with or without the top
tether being attached. Others require the
Crew Cab
I : Seating positions with top tether
anchors.
H : Seating positions with two lower
anchors.
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To assist in locating the lower anchors on
crew cab models, each seating position with
lower anchors has two labels near the
crease between the seatback and the seat
cushion.
A child restraint in the rear center seating
position must be installed with a seat belt
as it is not equipped with lower LATCH
anchors. See Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 64 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Seat) 0 69.
Extended Cab (Rear Seats Shown)
I : Seating positions with top tether
anchors.
H : Seating positions with two lower
anchors.
For extended cab models with rear seats,
there are exposed metal lower anchors for
each rear seating position, attached to the
back wall, near the seat cushion.
Even though LATCH anchors are required for
this position, a child restraint (forward-facing
or rear-facing) should not be installed in the
left rear seat.
Extended Cab without Rear Seats (Front Seats
Shown)
For extended cab models without rear seats,
there is a top tether anchor provided for the
front passenger seat.
I : Seating positions with top tether
anchors.
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For extended cab without rear seat and crew
cab models, there are top tether anchor
symbols to assist you in locating the top
tether anchors.
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Extended Cab with Rear Seats
The top tether anchors in an extended cab
model are loops near the top of each rear
Crew Cab
The top tether anchors in a crew cab model
are on the back wall behind each rear
seating position. Fold down the rear
seatback to access the anchor. See
instructions for crew cab under Rear Seats
0 25. Be sure to use an anchor located
directly behind the seating position where
the child restraint will be placed.
seatback. See the instructions under
“Securing a Child Restraint with the LATCH
System” later in this section on how to
attach a top tether.
Do not attach a top tether to the loop near
the top of the seatback of the seating
position in which the child restraint is
installed.
Extended Cab without Rear Seats
The top tether anchor in an extended cab
without rear seats is a metal wire on the
lower inboard side of the cab wall directly
behind the front passenger seat.
Do not place heavy objects on the top
tether anchor or use it as a tie down for
cargo as this may cause damage to the
anchor.
Do not secure a child restraint in a position
without a top tether anchor if a national or
local law requires that the top tether be
attached, or if the instructions that come
with the child restraint say that the top
tether must be attached.
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According to accident statistics, children and
infants are safer when properly restrained in
a child restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating position.
See Where to Put the Restraint 0 49 for
additional information.
Securing a Child Restraint with the
LATCH System
Warning
{
A child could be seriously injured or killed
in a crash if the child restraint is not
properly attached to the vehicle using
either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle
seat belt. Follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint and the
instructions in this manual.
Warning
{
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injuries during a crash, do not attach
more than one child restraint to a single
anchor. Attaching more than one child
restraint to a single anchor could cause
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Warning (Continued)
the anchor or attachment to come loose
or even break during a crash. A child or
others could be injured.
Warning
{
Children can be seriously injured or
strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped
around their neck. The shoulder belt can
tighten but cannot be loosened if it is
locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is
pulled all the way out of the retractor.
It unlocks when the shoulder belt is
allowed to go all the way back into the
retractor, but it cannot do this if it is
wrapped around a child’s neck. If the
shoulder belt is locked and tightened
around a child’s neck, the only way to
loosen the belt is to cut it.
Buckle any unused seat belts behind the
child restraint so children cannot reach
them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way
out of the retractor to set the lock, and
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Warning (Continued)
tighten the belt behind the child restraint
after the child restraint has been
installed.
Caution
Do not let the LATCH attachments rub
against the vehicle’s seat belts. This may
damage these parts. If necessary, move
buckled seat belts to avoid rubbing the
LATCH attachments.
Do not fold the rear seatback when the
seat is occupied. Do not fold the empty
rear seat with a seat belt buckled. This
could damage the seat belt or the seat.
Unbuckle and return the seat belt to its
stowed position, before folding the seat.
If you need to secure more than one child
restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put
the Restraint 0 49.
Crew Cab
1. When installing a rear-facing child
restraint, it may be necessary to move
the front seat forward to properly install
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per the child restraint manufacturer
instructions. See Seat Adjustment 0 23 or
Power Seat Adjustment 0 23.
2. For rear outboard seating positions,
if the head restraint interferes with the
proper installation of the child restraint,
the head restraint may be removed. See
“Head Restraint/Headrest Removal and
Reinstallation” at the end of this section.
3. If the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions recommend that the top
tether be attached, attach the top tether
to the top tether anchor. Refer to the
child restraint instructions and the
following steps:
3.1. Release and pull the rear seatback
forward to access the top tether
anchors. See Rear Seats 0 25.
3.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
3.3. Route the top tether according to
your child restraint instructions and
the following instructions:
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If the position you are using has a
fixed head restraint and you are
using a single tether, route the
tether around the inboard or
outboard side of the head restraint.
If the position you are using does
not have a head restraint and you
are using a single tether, route the
tether over the seatback.
If the position you are using does
not have a head restraint and you
are using a dual tether, route the
tether over the seatback.
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If the position you are using has a
fixed head restraint and you are
using a dual tether, route the
tether around the sides of the head
restraint.
If the child restraint is installed next
to a center seat, make sure the top
tether does not interfere with the
center seating position shoulder
belt/retractor. If it does, find
another suitable seating position to
install the child restraint.
3.4. Adjust the top tether to its full
length and attach the top tether
hook to the anchor. Make sure that
you secure the top tether to the
top tether anchor and not to the
seatback latch.
3.5. Push rearward on the seatback until
it locks into its upright position.
Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is secured properly.
4. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments to the lower anchors. If the
child restraint does not have lower
attachments or the desired seating
position does not have lower anchors,
secure the child restraint with the seat
belt and the top tether. Refer to your
child restraint manufacturer instructions
and Securing Child Restraints (With the
Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 64 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Seat) 0 69.
5. Tighten the top tether.
6. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the LATCH path and attempt to move
it side to side and back and forth. There
should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement for proper installation.
Extended Cab with Rear Seats
Warning
{
Never secure a rear-facing or
forward-facing child restraint in the left
rear seating position in an extended cab
model. This seating position is not
suitable for child restraint installation.
The seat cushion is too short to properly
support a rear-facing or forward-facing
child restraint. A child could be seriously
injured or killed in a sudden stop or
crash.
A booster seat can be used in the left or
right rear seating position if the base of
the booster seat fits on the seat cushion
and does not extend past the front edge.
If it does, it should be installed in the
right rear seating position using the seat
cushion extension. Only install a booster
seat in either rear seating position if it
can be properly installed according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
A rear-facing or forward-facing child
restraint can be installed in the right rear
seating position using the seat cushion
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extension in an extended cab model.
Never install a rear-facing or
forward-facing child restraint in the right
rear seating position without the seat
cushion extension.
Warning
{
Do not let anyone ride in the front
passenger seat when a rear-facing child
restraint is installed in the right rear
seating position. To properly fit the
rear-facing child restraint, the front
seatback will need to be tilted forward
which will not allow a passenger to sit
properly in the front outboard passenger
seat. The passenger could be seriously
injured or killed in a sudden stop or
crash.
Warning
{
Do not attach a top tether to the loop
near the top of the seatback and directly
behind the seating position in which the
child restraint is installed in an extended
cab with rear seats. The top tether will
not be able to be properly tightened. See
instructions below for how to properly
attach a top tether.
Extended Cab Rear Seat Cushion Extension
The vehicle is equipped with a headrest that
is used as a seat cushion extension for
installation of child restraints in the right
rear seat.
Warning
{
The right rear seat cushion extension is
designed to support the weight of a child
in a child restraint or booster seat. It is
neither designed nor intended to support
the weight of an adult. Use the seat
cushion extension only when a child
restraint or booster seat is installed in
the right rear seating position.
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When installing a rear-facing child restraint
in the right rear seating position, move the
front seat all the way forward and tilt the
seatback forward to properly install the child
restraint. See Power Seat Adjustment 0 23,
Seat Adjustment 0 23, and Reclining
Seatbacks 0 23. When a rear-facing child
restraint is installed properly, the front
passenger seat cannot be used.
1. Always install the seat cushion extension
in the right rear seating position when
installing a forward-facing or rear-facing
child restraint. Also use the seat cushion
extension for booster seats that extend
past the front edge of the seat cushion.
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2. Press the button for the passenger side
headrest at the top of the seatback and
pull up.
Route the top tether (1) through the
loop (2) at the top of the seatback
directly behind the child restraint and
3. Insert the headrest posts into the holes
on the front of the passenger side seat
cushion to install the seat cushion
extension. The notches on the posts
should face the passenger side of the
vehicle. Try to move the headrest to
make sure it is locked in place.
4. If the child restraint manufacturer
recommends that the top tether be
attached, adjust the top tether to its full
length and attach the top tether hook to
the anchor. Refer to the child restraint
instructions and the following:
attach the top tether hook to the top
tether loop at the top of the seatback
for the opposite rear seating position (3).
5. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments to the lower anchors. If the
child restraint does not have lower
attachments, secure the child restraint
with the seat belt and the top tether (if
appropriate). See Securing Child
Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear
Seat) 0 64 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Seat) 0 69.
6. Tighten the top tether. The child
restraint instructions will show you how.
7. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the LATCH path and attempt to move
it side to side and back and forth. There
should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement for proper installation.
8. Always reinstall the headrest before the
seating position is used by another
occupant. See “Head Restraint/Headrest
Removal and Reinstallation” at the end
of this section.
Extended Cab without Rear Seats
Warning
{
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.
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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 it is turned off.
Since this vehicle does not have a rear
seat that will accommodate a rear-facing
child restraint, a rear-facing child restraint
should not be installed in your vehicle,
even if the airbag is off.
See Passenger Sensing System 0 39 for
additional information.
The vehicle has a front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and a passenger sensing
system. The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn off the front passenger
frontal airbag when an infant in a
rear-facing infant seat or a small child in a
forward-facing child restraint or booster seat
is detected. See Securing Child Restraints
(With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 64 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Seat) 0 69 and
Passenger Sensing System 0 39 for
important seat information and additional
information on installing a child restraint in
the front passenger position.
1. Put the child restraint on the right front
passenger seat.
2. If the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions recommend that the top
tether be attached, attach and tighten
the top tether hook to the top tether
anchor.
2.1. Route the top tether according to
your child restraint instructions and
the following instructions:
If you are using a single tether,
raise the headrest or head restraint
and route the tether under the
headrest or head restraint and in
between the headrest or head
restraint posts.
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If you are using a dual tether, route
the tether around the headrest or
head restraint.
If the child restraint is installed next
to a center seat, make sure the top
tether does not interfere with the
center seating position shoulder
belt/retractor. If it does, find
another suitable seating position to
install the child restraint.
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2.2. Attach the top tether hook to the
metal wire on the lower inboard
side of the cab wall directly behind
the front passenger seat.
2.3. Tighten the top tether.
3. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the LATCH path and attempt to move
it side to side and back and forth. There
should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement for proper installation.
Head Restraint/Headrest Removal and
Reinstallation
Warning
{
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly, there is a
greater chance that occupants will suffer
a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for all
occupants are installed and adjusted
properly.
Crew Cab
The rear outboard head restraints can be
removed if they interfere with the proper
installation of the child restraint.
To remove the head restraint:
1. Partially fold the seat forward.
2. Press the button on the side of the head
restraint post at the top of the seatback
and pull up on the head restraint.
3. Store the head restraint in a secure
place.
4. Always reinstall the head restraint before
the seating position is used by another
occupant.
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To reinstall the head restraint:
1. Insert the posts into the holes in the top
of the seatback. The notch on the post
should face the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Push the head restraint down. Pull up on
the head restraint to make sure it is
locked in place.
Extended Cab
To remove the headrest:
1. Press the button on the side of the
headrest post on the top of the seatback
and pull up.
2. If removing the headrest to install a
booster seat in the left rear seating
position, store the headrest in a secure
place.
Never install a forward-facing or
rearward-facing child restraint in the left
rear seating position.
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3. If removing the headrest to install as a
seat cushion extension for a
forward-facing or rearward-facing child
restraint in the right rear seating
position, see the instructions in “Securing
a Child Restraint with the LATCH System”
earlier in this section.
4. Always reinstall the headrest before the
seating position is used by another
occupant.
To reinstall the headrest:
1. If installed as a seat cushion extension,
first press both buttons on the front of
the seat cushion to remove the headrest.
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Warning (Continued)
restraint, resulting in serious injury or
even death in a crash. To help make sure
the LATCH system is working properly
after a crash, see your dealer to have the
system inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it
was being used during a crash, new LATCH
system parts may be needed.
2. To reinstall the headrest, insert the posts
into the holes in the top of the seatback.
The notches on the posts should face the
driver side of the vehicle.
3. Push the headrest down. Pull up on the
headrest to make sure it is locked in
place.
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
Warning
{
A crash can damage the LATCH system in
the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system
may not properly secure the child
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New parts and repairs may be necessary
even if the LATCH system was not being
used at the time of the crash.
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
When securing a child restraint with the
seat belts in a rear seat position, study the
instructions that came with the child
restraint to make sure it is compatible with
this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the LATCH system,
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 51 for how and where to
install the child restraint using LATCH. If a
child restraint is secured in the vehicle using
a seat belt and it uses a top tether, see
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 51 for top tether anchor
locations.
Do not secure a child seat in a position
without a top tether anchor if a national or
local law requires that the top tether be
anchored, or if the instructions that come
with the child restraint say that the top
tether must be anchored.
In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have a top
tether, and that the tether be attached.
If the child restraint or vehicle seat position
does not have the LATCH system, you will
be using the seat belt to secure the child
restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint.
If more than one child restraint needs to be
installed in the rear seat, be sure to read
Where to Put the Restraint 0 49.
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Extended Cab
Warning
{
Never secure a rear-facing or
forward-facing child restraint in the left
rear seating position in an extended cab
model. This seating position is not
suitable for child restraint installation.
The seat cushion is too short to properly
support a rear-facing or forward-facing
child restraint. A child could be seriously
injured or killed in a sudden stop or
crash.
A booster seat can be used in the left or
right rear seating position if the base of
the booster seat fits on the seat cushion
and does not extend past the front edge.
If it does, it should be installed in the
right rear seating position using the seat
cushion extension. Only install a booster
seat in either rear seating position if it
can be properly installed according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
A rear-facing or forward-facing child
restraint can be installed in the right rear
seating position using the seat cushion
(Continued)
extension in an extended cab model.
Never install a rear-facing or
forward-facing child restraint in the right
rear seating position without the seat
cushion extension.
Do not let anyone ride in the front
passenger seat when a rear-facing child
restraint is installed in the right rear
seating position. To properly fit the
rear-facing child restraint, the front
seatback will need to be tilted forward
which will not allow a passenger to sit
properly in the front outboard passenger
seat. The passenger could be seriously
injured or killed in a sudden stop or
crash.
A booster seat may be used in the left rear
seating position if the base of the booster
seat fits on the seat cushion and does not
extend past the front edge of the seat
cushion. If the booster seat extends past the
Warning (Continued)
{
Warning
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front of the seat cushion, it should be used
in the right rear seating position with the
seat cushion extension.
When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure
the child restraint in this position, follow the
instructions that came with the child
restraint and the following instructions:
1. Always install the seat cushion extension
in the right rear seat position when
installing a forward-facing or rear-facing
child restraint. Also use the seat cushion
extension for booster seats that extend
past the front edge of the seat cushion.
2. Press the button on the passenger side
headrest and pull up.
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3. Insert the headrest posts into the holes
on the front of the passenger side seat
cushion to install the seat cushion
extension. The notches on the post
should face the passenger side of the
vehicle. Try to move the headrest to
make sure it is locked in place.
4. Put the child restraint on the seat.
When installing a rear-facing child
restraint, move the front seat all the
way forward and tilt the seatback
forward to properly install the child
restraint per the child restraint
manufacturer instructions. See Seat
Adjustment 0 23 and
Reclining Seatbacks 0 23. When a
rear-facing child restraint is installed
properly, the front passenger seat cannot
be used.
5. If the child restraint manufacturer
recommends using a top tether, adjust
the top tether to its full length and
attach it to the top tether anchor. Refer
to the instructions that came with the
child restraint and see Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
0 51.
6. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap
and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat
belt through or around the child
restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if
needed.
7. Push the latch plate into the buckle until
it clicks.
Position the release button on the
buckle, away from the child restraint, so
that the seat belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.
The push button used to release the
latch plate must be visible and not
obscured by the child restraint. There
must not be direct contact of the child
restraint to the push button.
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8. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock. When the
retractor lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of the
retractor.
9. To tighten the belt, push down on the
child restraint, pull the shoulder portion
of the belt to tighten the lap portion of
the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back
into the retractor. When installing a
forward-facing child restraint, it may be
helpful to use your knee to push down
on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.
Try to pull the belt out of the retractor
to make sure the retractor is locked.
If the retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 6 and 7.
10. Tighten the top tether. See Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 51.
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11. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back and forth.
When the child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no more than
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the
vehicle’s seat belt and let it return to the
stowed position. If the top tether is attached
to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.
Reinstall the headrest in the seatback before
the seating position is used. See “Head
Restraint/Headrest Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 51 for
additional information on installing the
headrest properly.
Crew Cab
When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure
the child restraint in this position, follow the
instructions that came with the child
restraint and the following instructions:
1. If the head restraint interferes with the
proper installation of the child restraint,
the head restraint may be removed. See
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“Head Restraint/Headrest Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 51.
2. If the child restraint manufacturer
recommends using a top tether, adjust
the top tether to its full length and
attach it to the top tether anchor. Refer
to the instructions that came with the
child restraint and see Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
0 51.
3. Put the child restraint on the seat.
4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap
and shoulder portions of the vehicle's
seat belt through or around the child
restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
5. Push the latch plate into the buckle until
it clicks.
Position the release button on the
buckle, away from the child restraint, so
that the seat belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.
The push button used to release the
latch plate must be visible and not
obscured by the child restraint. There
must not be direct contact of the child
restraint to the push button.
6. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock. When the
retractor lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of the
retractor.
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9. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back and forth.
When the child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no more than
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the
vehicle’s seat belt and let it return to the
stowed position. If the top tether is attached
to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. If the
7. To tighten the belt, push down on the
child restraint, pull the shoulder portion
of the belt to tighten the lap portion of
the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back
into the retractor. When installing a
forward-facing child restraint, it may be
helpful to use your knee to push down
on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.
Try to pull the belt out of the retractor
to make sure the retractor is locked.
If the retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 6 and 7.
8. Tighten the top tether. See Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 51.
head restraint was removed, reinstall it
before the seating position is used. See
“Head Restraint/Headrest Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 51 for
additional information on installing the head
restraint properly.
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a
safer place to secure a forward-facing child
restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint
0 49.
In addition, the vehicle has a passenger
sensing system which is designed to turn off
the front outboard passenger's frontal airbag
Seats and Restraints 69
under certain conditions. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 39 and
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 86 for
more information, including important
safety information.
Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the
front. This is because the risk to the
rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag
deploys.
Warning
{
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can
be seriously injured or killed if the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
inflates. This is because the back of the
rear-facing child restraint would be very
close to the inflating airbag. A child in a
forward-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates
and the passenger seat is in a forward
position.
Even if the passenger sensing system has
turned off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No
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one can guarantee that an airbag will not
deploy under some unusual circumstance,
even though it is turned off.
Secure rear-facing child restraints in a
rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you
secure a forward-facing child restraint in
the front outboard passenger seat,
always move the seat as far back as it
will go. It is better to secure the child
restraint in a rear seat.
See Passenger Sensing System 0 39 for
additional information.
If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that
will accommodate a rear-facing child
restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should
not be installed in the vehicle, even if the
airbag is off.
If a child restraint uses a top tether, see
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 51 for top tether anchor
locations.
Do not secure a child seat in a position
without a top tether anchor if a national or
local law requires that the top tether be
anchored, or if the instructions that come
with the child restraint say that the top
tether must be anchored.
In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have a top
tether, and that the tether be attached.
When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure
the child restraint in this position, follow the
instructions that came with the child
restraint and the following instructions:
1. Move the seat as far back as it will go
before securing the forward-facing child
restraint. Move the seat upward or the
seatback to an upright position,
if needed, to get a tight installation of
the child restraint.
The push button used to release the
latch plate must be visible and not
obscured by the child restraint. There
must not be direct contact of the child
restraint to the push button.
When the passenger sensing system has
turned off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag, the OFF indicator on the
passenger airbag status indicator should
light and stay lit when you start the
vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 86.
2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap
and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat
belt through or around the child
restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if
needed.
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4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until
it clicks.
Position the release button on the
buckle, away from the child restraint, so
that the seat belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.
5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock. When the
retractor lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of the
retractor.
6. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat
and the child restraint manufacturer
recommends using a top tether anchor,
attach the top tether to the top tether
anchor. Refer to the instructions that
came with the child restraint and to
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 51.
7. To tighten the belt, push down on the
child restraint, pull the shoulder portion
of the belt to tighten the lap portion of
the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back
into the retractor. When installing a
forward-facing child restraint, it may be
helpful to use your knee to push down
on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.
Try to pull the belt out of the retractor
to make sure the retractor is locked.
If the retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 5 and 7.
8. Tighten the top tether. See Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 51.
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9. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back and forth.
When the child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no more than
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
If the airbag is off, the OFF indicator on the
passenger airbag status indicator will come
on and stay on when the vehicle is started.
If a child restraint has been installed and on
indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator Is Lit
for a Child Restraint” under Passenger
Sensing System 0 39.
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the
vehicle seat belt and let it return to the
stowed position. If the top tether is attached
to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.
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Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Storage Compartments
Warning
{
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in
storage compartments. In a crash, these
objects may cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to open it.
Cupholders
Crew Cab
Storage 73
If equipped, pull the armrest to lower. There
are two cupholders in the armrest.
Sunglasses Storage
If equipped, press and release to access.
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Underseat Storage
Extended Cab Shown, Crew Model Similar
If equipped, there is storage under the rear
seat. Pull the release strap or lever and then
raise the seat cushion. Pull the strap or lever
again to lower the cushion.
Center Console Storage
There is storage under the armrest in the
center console. Press the button and lift.
There may be a USB port and/or auxiliary
jack inside. See Power Outlets 0 78 or the
infotainment manual.
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Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 85
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 86
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Door Ajar Light (Uplevel Cluster) .. . . . . . 93
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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Controls
Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the tilt and telescoping steering
wheel, if equipped:
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering
wheel in place.
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or
away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering
wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be operated
by using the steering wheel controls. See
Steering Wheel Controls 0 112.
Heated Steering Wheel
( : If equipped, press to turn it on or off.
A light next to the button displays when the
feature is turned on.
The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to start heating.
Horn
To sound the horn, press a on the
steering wheel.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the
right side of the steering column. With the
ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, move the
windshield wiper lever to select the wiper
speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then turn the
band up for more frequent wipes or down
for less frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
x INT
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the
wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold
the wiper lever down.
n L : Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray windshield washer fluid
and activate the wipers. The wipers will
continue until the lever is released or the
maximum wash time is reached. When the
windshield wiper lever is released, additional
wipes may occur depending on how long
the windshield washer had been activated.
See Washer Fluid 0 251 for information on
filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and windshield before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw
them. Damaged blades should be replaced.
See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 256.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper
motor.
Warning
{
In freezing weather, do not use the
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
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Warning
{
Before driving the vehicle, always clear
snow and ice from the hood, windshield,
washer nozzles, roof, and rear of the
vehicle, including all lamps and windows.
Reduced visibility from snow and ice
buildup could lead to a crash.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is turned off while the wipers
are on LO, HI, or INT, they will
immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then moved
to OFF before the driver door is opened or
within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart
and move to the base of the windshield.
If the ignition is turned off while the wipers
are performing wipes due to windshield
washing, the wipers continue to run until
they reach the base of the windshield.
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Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC). The
compass receives its heading and other
information from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle speed
information.
The compass system is designed to operate
for a certain number of miles or degrees of
turn before needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass display shows
CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in
an open area where it can receive a GPS
signal. The compass system will
automatically determine when a GPS signal
is restored and provide a heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time/Date" under
Settings 0 144.
Power Outlets
For USB charging port locations, see the
infotainment manual.
Accessory power outlets can be used to plug
in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone,
MP3 player, etc.
The vehicle may have accessory power
outlets:
.
On the center stack below the climate
control system, if equipped.
.
On the center floor console, if equipped.
.
On the rear of the center storage console.
Lift the cover to access and replace when
not in use.
Warning
{
Power is supplied to the outlets when the
ignition is on. When not in use, do not
leave electrical equipment plugged in. The
vehicle could catch fire and cause injury
or death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment plugged in
for an extended period of time while the
vehicle is off will drain the battery.
Always unplug electrical equipment when
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
not in use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum 15 amp
rating.
Certain power accessory plugs may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet
and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure
to follow the proper installation instructions
included with the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0 234.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
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Wireless Charging
If equipped and enabled, the vehicle has
wireless charging in front of the center floor
console. The system operates at 145 kHz and
wirelessly charges one Qi compatible
smartphone. The power output of the
system is capable of charging at a rate up
to 1 amp (5 W), as requested by the
compatible smartphone. See Radio
Frequency Statement 0 339.
Warning
{
Wireless charging may affect the
operation of an implanted pacemaker or
other medical devices. If you have one, it
is recommended to consult with your
doctor before using the wireless charging
system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. The wireless charging feature may
not correctly indicate charging when the
vehicle is in RAP, during a Bluetooth phone
call, or when phone projection (e.g. Apple
CarPlay / Android Auto) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 188.
The operating temperature is −40 °C (−40 °F)
to 85 °C (185 °F) for the charging system and
0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone.
A charging stopped alert may be displayed
on the infotainment screen, if the wireless
charger or smartphone are outside of
normal operating temperature. Charging will
automatically resume when a normal
operating temperature is reached.
{
Remove all objects from the charger
before charging your compatible
smartphone. Objects, such as coins, keys,
rings, paper clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and charger may become
very hot.
On the rare occasion that the charging
system does not detect an object, and
the object gets wedged between the
smartphone and charger, remove the
smartphone and allow the object to cool
before removing it from the charger, to
prevent burns.
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Warning
To charge a compatible smartphone:
1. Confirm the smartphone is capable of
wireless charging.
2. Remove all objects from the charging
pad. The system may not charge if there
are any objects between the smartphone
and charger.
3. Place the smartphone face up against
the rear of the charger.
To maximize the charge rate, ensure the
smartphone is fully seated and centered
in the holder with nothing under it.
A thick smartphone case may prevent
the charger from working, or reduce the
charging performance. See your dealer
for additional information.
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4. A green ] will appear on the
infotainment display, next to the phone
icon. This indicates that the smartphone
is detected.
5. If a smartphone is placed on the charger
and
] turns off or turns yellow, remove
the smartphone and any objects from
the pad. Turn the smartphone
180 degrees and wait a few seconds
before placing/aligning it on the pad
again.
6. If a smartphone is placed on the charger
and
] turns red, the charger and/or the
smartphone is overheated. Remove the
smartphone and any objects from the
charger in order to cool the system.
The smartphone may become warm during
charging. This is normal. In warmer
temperatures, the speed of charging may be
reduced.
Software Acknowledgements
Certain Wireless Charging Module product
from LG Electronics, Inc. ("LGE") contains the
open source software detailed below. Refer
to the indicated open source licenses (as are
included following this notice) for the terms
and conditions of their use.
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contained in this product, please visit
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the source code, all referred license terms,
warranty disclaimers and copyright notices
are available for download. LG Electronics
will also provide open source code to you
on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of
performing such distribution (such as the
cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon
email request to opensource@lge.com. This
offer is valid for three (3) years from the
date on which you purchased the product.
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Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair
or replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could prevent
injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly when
the engine is started to indicate they are
working. When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while driving,
or when one of the gauges shows there
may be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs
can be costly and even dangerous.
Instrument Cluster
Base Level English Shown, Metric Similar
1. Tachometer 0 84
2. Fuel Gauge 0 84
3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
0 85
4. Speedometer 0 83
5. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 93 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 96
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Uplevel English Shown, Metric Similar
1. Tachometer 0 84
2. Fuel Gauge 0 84
3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
0 85
4. Speedometer 0 83
5. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 93 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 96
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the
Duramax diesel supplement for more
information.
Uplevel Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area in the
center of the instrument cluster.
Use the right steering wheel control to open
and scroll through the different items and
displays.
Press
o or p to change between the
cluster applications. Press
through the list of available features within
each application. Press
applications will be available on all vehicles.
Some may be temporarily restricted when
the vehicle is off or in ACC/ACCESSORY.
.
Home Page
.
Info App. This is where the selected Driver
Information Center (DIC) displays can be
viewed. See “Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Uplevel)” in the Index.
.
Audio
w or x to scroll
V to select. Not all
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Phone
.
Navigation
.
Options
Home
Information displayed here can be
customized from the Options menu.
Speedometer : Displays how fast the vehicle
is moving in either kilometers per hour
(km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Speed Sign : Shows sign information, which
comes from a roadway database in the
onboard navigation, if equipped.
Time : Displays the current time.
Fuel Range : Displays the approximate
distance the vehicle can be driven without
refueling. The fuel range estimate is based
on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy
over recent driving history and the amount
of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel
range cannot be reset.
Audio
Press w or x to scroll through radio
stations or move to the next or previous
track of a CD/USB/Bluetooth device that is
connected to the vehicle. Press
the Audio menu to browse for music, select
from favorites, or change the audio source.
V to enter
Phone
In the Phone menu, if there is no active
phone call, view recent calls, scroll through
contacts, select from the favorites, or change
the phone source. If there is an active call,
mute the phone or switch to handset
operation.
Navigation
In the Navigation menu, if there is no active
route, you can resume the last route and
turn the voice prompts on or off. If there is
an active route, press
guidance or turn the voice prompts on
or off.
V to cancel route
Options
Press w or x to scroll through items in
the Options menu. Press
item. Press
Units : Choose US or Metric units. A selected
mark will be displayed next to the
selected item.
o to exit the item.
V to select the
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Info Page Options : Select the items to be
displayed in the Info app. A selected mark
will be displayed next to the selected item.
Home Page Options : Select the available
elements to display. Not all elements will be
available on all vehicles: Speedometer, Speed
Sign, Time, and Fuel Range.
Speed Warning : Allows the driver to set a
speed that they do not want to exceed.
Press
w or x to adjust the value. Press V
to set the speed. Once the speed is set, this
feature can be turned off by pressing
while viewing this page. If the selected
speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is
displayed with a chime.
Software Information : Displays open source
software information.
V
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in
either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has
been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
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Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven since the trip
odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed and reset
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 93 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 96.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Fuel Gauge
Base Level Metric Shown, Uplevel Similar
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge
indicates about how much fuel is left in
the tank.
There is an arrow near the fuel gauge
pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel
door is on.
When the indicator nears empty, the low
fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel
left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon.
Here are three things that some owners ask
about. None of these show a problem with
the fuel gauge:
.
It takes a little more, or less fuel to fill up
than the gauge indicated. For example,
the gauge may have indicated the tank
was half full, but it actually took a little
more, or less than half the tank's capacity
to fill the tank.
.
The gauge moves a little while turning a
corner, speeding up or braking.
.
The gauge takes a few seconds to
stabilize after the ignition is turned on
and goes back to empty when the
ignition is turned off.
Base Level English Shown, Uplevel Similar
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the engine coolant
temperature.
If the pointer moves toward the warning
area at the high end of the gauge, the
engine is too hot.
This reading indicates the same thing as the
warning light. It means that the engine
coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has
been operating under normal driving
conditions, pull off the road, stop the
vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as
possible. See Engine Overheating 0 249.
Seat Belt Reminders
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Then the light stays on solid until the belt is
buckled. This cycle may continue several
times if the driver remains or becomes
unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.
If the driver seat belt is buckled, neither the
light nor the chime comes on.
Front Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Light
The vehicle may have a front passenger seat
belt reminder light near the passenger
airbag status indicator. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 39.
Base Level Metric Shown, Uplevel Similar
Base Level English Shown, Uplevel Similar
Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver seat belt reminder light on
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to remind
the driver to fasten their seat belt.
When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to remind
passengers to fasten their seat belt.
Then the light stays on solid until the belt is
buckled. This cycle continues several times if
the front passenger remains or becomes
unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.
If the front passenger seat belt is buckled,
neither the chime nor the light comes on.
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The front passenger seat belt reminder light
and chime may come on if an object is put
on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic
device. To turn off the reminder light and/or
chime, remove the object from the seat or
buckle the seat belt.
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an electrical
problem with the airbag system. It is
located in the instrument cluster. The
system check includes the airbag sensor(s),
the passenger sensing system, the
pretensioners, the airbag modules, the
wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic
module. For more information on the airbag
system, see Airbag System 0 34.
The airbag readiness light comes on for
several seconds when the vehicle is started.
If the light does not come on then, have it
fixed immediately.
If the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started or comes on
while driving, it means the airbag system
might not be working properly. The
airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in
a crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid injury,
have the vehicle serviced right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Center (DIC)
message may also come on.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
See Passenger Sensing System 0 39 for
important safety information. The overhead
console has a passenger airbag status
indicator.
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When the vehicle is started, the passenger
airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF,
or the symbols for on and off, for several
seconds as a system check. Then, after
several more seconds, the status indicator
will light either ON or OFF, or either the on
or off symbol, to let you know the status of
the front outboard passenger frontal airbag.
If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on
the passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag is allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on
the airbag status indicator, it means that
the passenger sensing system has turned off
the front outboard passenger frontal airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there are no
lights at all, there may be a problem with
the lights or the passenger sensing system.
See your dealer for service.
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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 0 86
for more information, including important
safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on briefly
when the ignition is turned on, but the
engine is not running, as a check to show
the light is working. It should go out when
the engine is started.
If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or is flashing, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays
a message.
If a short distance must be driven with the
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,
such as the radio and air conditioner. Find a
safe place to stop the vehicle.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s emission
control on-board diagnostic system. If this
light is on while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and the
vehicle may require service. The light should
come on to show that it is working when
the ignition is on and the engine is not
running. See Ignition Positions 0 184.
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Malfunctions are often indicated by the
system before any problem is noticeable.
Being aware of the light and seeking service
promptly when it comes on may prevent
damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually with
this light on, the emission control system
may not work as well, the fuel economy
may be lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs that might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine, transmission,
exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the
use of replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire specifications, can
cause this light to come on. This could
lead to costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also affect
the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications 0 237.
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If the light is flashing : A malfunction has
been detected that could damage the
emission control system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle
speed and avoid hard accelerations and
uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the
amount of cargo being hauled as soon as
possible.
If the light continues to flash, find a safe
place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait
at least 10 seconds before restarting the
engine. If the light is still flashing, follow
the previous guidelines and see your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
If the light is on steady : A malfunction has
been detected. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
Check the following:
.
If fuel has been added to the vehicle
using the capless funnel adapter, make
sure that it has been removed. See
“Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can”
under Filling the Tank 0 217. The
diagnostic system can detect if the
adapter has been left installed in the
vehicle, allowing fuel to evaporate into
the atmosphere. A few driving trips with
the adapter removed may turn off the
light.
.
Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient
engine operation and poor driveability,
which may go away once the engine is
warmed up. If this occurs, change the fuel
brand. It may require at least one full
tank of the proper fuel to turn the light
off. See Recommended Fuel 0 216.
If the light remains on, see your dealer.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
If the vehicle requires an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test, the test
equipment will likely connect to the
vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel. Connecting
devices that are not used to perform an
Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to
service the vehicle may affect vehicle
operation. See Add-On Electrical Equipment
0 234. See your dealer if assistance is
needed.
The vehicle may not pass inspection if:
.
The light is on when the engine is
running.
.
The light does not come on when the
ignition is on while the engine is off.
.
Critical emission control systems have not
been completely diagnosed. If this
happens, the vehicle would not be ready
for inspection and might require
several days of routine driving before the
system is ready for inspection. This can
happen if the 12-volt battery has recently
been replaced or run down, or if the
vehicle has been recently serviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass
or cannot be made ready for the test.
Brake System Warning Light
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This light should come on briefly when the
vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be ready to
warn you if there is a problem.
When the vehicle is on, the brake system
warning light also comes on when the
parking brake is set. The light stays on if
the parking brake does not fully release. If it
stays on after the parking brake is fully
released, there is a brake problem. Have the
brake system inspected right away.
If the light comes on while driving, pull off
the road and stop carefully. The brake pedal
might be harder to push, or the brake pedal
may go closer to the floor. It could take
longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
the vehicle towed for service. See Towing
the Vehicle 0 300.
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The brake system might not be working
properly if the brake system warning
light is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a crash.
If the light is still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and carefully
stopped, have the vehicle towed for
service.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
This warning light should come on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on. If the light
does not come on, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn if there is a problem.
Engagement of the 4WD front axle lock will
disable ABS and illuminate the ABS warning
light. The ABS warning light will turn off
when the front axle lock is disengaged.
If the ABS warning light comes on while
driving, safely stop as soon as it is possible
and turn off the vehicle. Then turn on the
vehicle again to reset the system.
If the ABS warning light stays on, or comes
on again while driving, the vehicle needs
service. A chime may also sound when the
light stays on.
If the ABS warning light is the only light on,
the vehicle has regular brakes, but ABS is
not functioning.
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If both the ABS warning light and the brake
system warning light are on, ABS is not
functioning and there is a problem with the
regular brakes. See your dealer for service.
See Brake System Warning Light 0 88.
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
The four-wheel-drive light comes on when a
vehicle with a manual transfer case is
shifted into four-wheel drive and the front
axle engages.
Some delay between the shifting and the
light coming on is normal.
See Four-Wheel Drive.
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Tow/Haul Mode Light
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode
feature, this light comes on when the Tow/
Haul Mode has been activated.
See Tow/Haul Mode 0 194.
Hill Descent Control Light
If equipped, this light is green if LDW is on
and ready to operate.
This light changes to amber and flashes to
indicate that the lane marking has been
crossed without using a turn signal in that
direction.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 215.
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
If equipped, the Hill Descent Control light
comes on when the system is ready for use.
When the light flashes, the system is active.
See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 204.
If equipped, this indicator will display green
when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber
when you are following a vehicle ahead
much too closely.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 212.
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is turned on. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the system is
working normally, the indicator light then
turns off.
The traction off light comes on when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has been
turned off. If StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) is turned off, TCS is also
turned off. To turn TCS and ESC off and on,
see Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 202.
If TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited unless
necessary to help protect the driveline from
damage. Adjust driving accordingly.
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StabiliTrak OFF Light
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is turned on. If the light does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the
indicator light then turns off.
This light comes on when the StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is
turned off. If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the
Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. To
turn ESC off and on, see Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0 202.
If ESC and TCS are off, the systems do not
assist in controlling the vehicle. Adjust
driving accordingly.
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is turned on.
If the light does not come on, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the indicator
light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS
and potentially the StabiliTrak/ESC system
are not fully operational and may not assist
in maintaining control. Adjust driving
accordingly. If the condition persists, see
your dealer as soon as possible. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message may
display.
The light flashes when the TCS and/or the
StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively working.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 202.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is started. It provides
information about tire pressures and
the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the tires
are significantly underinflated.
A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire
pressure message may also display. Stop as
soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the
pressure value shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure
0 275.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On
Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute and
then stays on, there may be a problem with
the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected,
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the light will come on at every ignition
cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 277.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
can damage the engine. Driving with the
engine oil low can also damage the
engine. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil
level as soon as possible. Add oil if
required, but if the oil level is within the
operating range and the oil pressure is
still low, have the vehicle serviced.
Always follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
This light should come on briefly as the
engine is started. If it does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the light comes on and stays on, it means
that oil is not flowing through the engine
properly. The vehicle could be low on oil
and might have some other system
problem. See your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
Base Level English Shown, Metric Similar
Uplevel
A Low Fuel Warning Light near the fuel
gauge comes on briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show it is working.
It also comes on when the fuel gauge
indicator nears empty. The light turns off
when fuel is added. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced.
Security Light
The security light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine does
not start, there could be a problem with the
theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer
Operation 0 15.
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High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
0 103.
Front Fog Lamp Light
For vehicles with fog lamps, this light comes
on when the fog lamps are turned on.
The light goes out when the fog lamps are
turned off. See Fog Lamps 0 105.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the exterior lamps
are in use, except when only the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) are active. See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0 102.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and turns
green when the cruise control is set and
active.
The light goes out when the cruise control is
turned off. See Cruise Control 0 207.
Door Ajar Light (Uplevel Cluster)
This light comes on when a door is open or
not securely latched. Before driving, check
that all doors are properly closed.
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
The DIC displays information about your
vehicle. It also displays warning messages if
a system problem is detected. See Vehicle
Messages 0 98. All messages appear in the
DIC display in the center of the instrument
cluster.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be
accessed by using the DIC buttons on the
turn signal lever.
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DIC Buttons
1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press and hold
to clear, the menu item displayed.
w x : Use the band to scroll through
2.
the items in each menu.
3. MENU: Press to display the Trip/Fuel
Menu, the Vehicle Information Menu,
and the ECO Menu. This button is also
used to return to or exit the last screen
displayed on the DIC.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the
Duramax diesel supplement for additional
DIC pages.
Trip/Fuel Menu (TRIP) Items
Press MENU on the turn signal lever until
the TRIP menu displays. Use
through the menu items. Not all items are
available on every vehicle. The following is a
list of all possible menu items:
w x to scroll
Digital Speed : Displays how fast the vehicle
is moving in either kilometers per hour
(km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The
speedometer cannot be reset.
Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel Economy :
Displays the current distance traveled, in
either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), from
the last reset for the trip odometer. The trip
odometer can be reset to zero by pressing
and holding the SET/CLR button while the
trip odometer display is showing.
Also displays the approximate average liters
per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number is based on the
number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since
the last time this menu item was reset. This
number reflects only the approximate
average fuel economy that the vehicle has
right now, and will change as driving
conditions change. Reset the average
consumption by pressing SET/CLR when it is
displayed.
Fuel Range : Displays the approximate
distance the vehicle can be driven without
refueling. The fuel range estimate is based
on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy
over recent driving history and the amount
of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel
range cannot be reset.
Average Vehicle Speed : Displays the
average vehicle speed of the vehicle in
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph). This average is based on the
various vehicle speeds recorded since the
last reset. Reset the average speed by
pressing SET/CLR when it is displayed.
Timer : To start the timer, press SET/CLR
while Timer is displayed. The display will
show the amount of time that has passed
since the timer was last reset, not including
time the ignition is off. Time will continue
to be counted as long as the ignition is on,
even if another display is being shown on
the DIC. The timer will record up to
99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds
(99:59:59) after which the display will return
to zero. To stop the timer, press SET/CLR
briefly while Timer is displayed. To reset the
timer to zero, press and hold SET/CLR.
Blank Display : Displays no information.
Vehicle Information Menu (VEHICLE)
Items
Press MENU on the turn signal lever until
the VEHICLE menu is displayed. Use
to scroll through the menu items. Not all
items are available on every vehicle. The
following is a list of all possible menu items:
w x
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Remaining Oil Life : Displays an estimate of
the oil's remaining useful life. If REMAINING
OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99%
of the current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will
appear on the display. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil
0 242. In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 314.
The Oil Life display must be reset after each
oil change. Do not reset the Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other than when
the oil has just been changed. It cannot be
reset accurately until the next oil change. To
reset the engine oil life system, see Engine
Oil Life System 0 244.
Oil Pressure : Oil pressure is displayed in
either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per
square inch (psi).
Tire Pressure : Displays a vehicle with the
approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire
pressure is displayed in either
kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square
inch (psi). See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 276 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 277.
Battery Voltage : Displays the current
battery voltage, if equipped. Battery voltage
changes are normal while driving. See
Charging System Light 0 87. If there is a
problem with the battery charging system,
the DIC will display a message.
Engine Hours : Shows the total number of
hours the engine has run.
Transmission Fluid Temperature : Shows the
temperature of the automatic transmission
fluid in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Trailer Brake (If Equipped) : TRAILER GAIN
shows the trailer gain setting. This setting
can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either
a trailer connected or disconnected.
OUTPUT shows the power output to the
trailer anytime a trailer with electric brakes
is connected. Output is displayed as a bar
graph. Dashes may appear in the OUTPUT
display if a trailer is not connected.
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Units : Move
Metric or US when the Unit display is active.
Press SET/CLR to confirm the setting. This
will change the displays on the DIC to the
type of measurements you select.
ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO) Items
This menu is only available on some
vehicles. Press MENU on the turn signal
lever until the ECO menu is displayed. Use
w x to change between
w x to scroll through the menu items.
Not all items are available on every vehicle.
The following is a list of all possible menu
items:
Best Average Fuel Economy : The bottom
displays the best average fuel economy
(AFE) that is achieved for a selected
distance. The top displays a running average
of fuel economy for the most recently
traveled selected distance. The center bar
graph displays the instantaneous fuel
economy. Quickly press the SET/CLR button
to change the settings for the distance
options.
When viewing best AFE, a several second
press and hold of SET/CLR will reset the best
value. The best value will show “- - -“ until
the selected distance has been traveled.
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The display provides feedback on how
current driving behavior in the bar graph
affects the running average in the top
display and how well recent driving
compares to the best that has been
achieved.
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
The DIC displays are shown in the center of
the instrument cluster in the Info app. See
Instrument Cluster 0 81. The displays show
the status of many vehicle systems.
w or x : Press to move up or down in
a list.
o or p : Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the cluster.
V : Press to open a menu or select a menu
item. Press and hold to reset values on
certain screens.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the
Duramax diesel supplement for additional
DIC pages.
DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can be turned on
or off through the Options menu.
o or p to scroll to the Options
1. Press
application.
2. Scroll to Info Page Options and press
w or x to move through the list
3. Press
of possible information displays.
V while an item is highlighted to
4. Press
select or deselect that item. When an
item is selected, a checkmark will appear
next to it.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of all possible DIC
info page displays. Some may not be
available for your particular vehicle. Some
items may not be turned on by default but
can be turned on through the Options app.
See “DIC Info Page Options” earlier in this
section.
Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in either
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph). If equipped, press
the menu and select to display speed limit
signs. The sign will show “− −” when there
is no detected speed limit or the system is
unavailable.
Trip 1 or Trip 2 : Shows the current distance
traveled, in either kilometers (km) or
miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last
reset.
This also shows the approximate average
V.
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles
per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated
based on the number of L/100 km (mpg)
recorded since the last time this menu item
was reset. This number reflects only the
approximate average fuel economy that the
vehicle has right now, and will change as
driving conditions change.
Press and hold
to reset the trip odometer and the average
fuel economy. Trip 1 and Trip 2 can also be
reset by pressing
V while this display is active
V and choosing reset.
V to open
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Fuel Range : Shows the approximate
distance the vehicle can be driven without
refueling. LOW will be displayed when the
vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel range
estimate is based on an average of the
vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving
history and the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank.
Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the oil's
remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE
99% is displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will
appear on the display. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil
0 242. In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 314.
The Oil Life display must be reset after each
oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not to
reset the Oil Life display at any time other
than when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until the next
oil change. To reset the engine oil life
system, press and hold
seconds while the Oil Life display is active.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 244.
V for several
Tire Pressure : Shows the approximate
pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in
pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is shown in
amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 276 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 277.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy : Displays the
current fuel economy in liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the
approximate fuel economy that the vehicle
has right now and changes frequently as
driving conditions change. This display
cannot be reset.
Average Vehicle Speed : Displays the
average vehicle speed of the vehicle in
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph). This average is based on the
various vehicle speeds recorded since the
last reset. Reset the average speed by
pressing
V when it is displayed.
Fuel Economy : The center displays the
approximate instantaneous fuel economy as
a number and bar graph. Displayed above
the bar graph is a running average of fuel
economy for the most recently traveled
selected distance. Displayed below the bar
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graph is the best average fuel economy that
has been achieved for the selected distance.
The selected distance is displayed at the top
of the page as “last xxx mi/km.”
Press
V to select the distance or reset best
value. Use
distance and press
select “Reset Best Score.” Press
the best average fuel economy. After reset,
the best value displays “-,-” until the
selected distance has been traveled.
The display provides information on how
current driving behavior affects the running
average and how well recent driving
compares to the best that has been
achieved for the selected distance.
Engine Hours (Hourmeter) : Shows the total
number of hours the engine has run. The
display also shows the engine idle hours.
Timer : This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press
display is active. The display will show the
amount of time that has passed since the
timer was last reset. To stop the timer,
press
w and x to choose the
V. Press w and x to
V to reset
V while this
V briefly while this display is active
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and the timer is running. To reset the timer
to zero, press and hold
V while this display
is active.
Battery Voltage : Displays the current
battery voltage, if equipped. Battery voltage
changes are normal while driving. See
Charging System Light 0 87. If there is a
problem with the battery charging system,
the DIC will display a message.
Oil Pressure : Oil pressure is displayed in
either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per
square inch (psi).
Engine Hours : Shows the total number of
hours the engine has run.
Off Road Page : This page shows the
traction, four wheel drive, and steering
angle states. When the front or rear axles
are locked, a lock icon is displayed. See
Off-Road Driving 0 172.
Transmission Fluid Temperature : Shows the
temperature of the automatic transmission
fluid in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Trailer Brake (If Equipped) : TRAILER GAIN
shows the trailer gain setting. This setting
can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either
a trailer connected or disconnected.
OUTPUT shows the power output to the
trailer anytime a trailer with electric brakes
is connected. Output is displayed as a bar
graph. Dashes may appear in the OUTPUT
display if a trailer is not connected.
Blank Page : Shows no information.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the
status of the vehicle or some action that
may be needed to correct a condition.
Multiple messages may appear one after
another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be acknowledged and
cleared by pressing
require immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken seriously;
clearing the message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see your
dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
.
Service Messages
V. The messages that
.
Fluid Levels
.
Vehicle Security
.
Brakes
.
Steering
.
Ride Control Systems
.
Driver Assistance Systems
.
Cruise Control
.
Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.
Wiper/Washer Systems
.
Doors and Windows
.
Seat Belts
.
Airbag Systems
.
Engine and Transmission
.
Tire Pressure
.
Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect the vehicle's
ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
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message is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the ignition has been off for
30 seconds.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle speed
has been limited to the speed displayed. The
limited speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems, such as
lubrication, thermal, brakes, suspension,
Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.
If equipped with a diesel engine, see the
Duramax Diesel supplement.
Vehicle Personalization
The following are all possible vehicle
personalization features. Depending on the
vehicle, some may not be available.
For System and Apps features and functions,
see Settings 0 144.
To access the vehicle personalization menu:
1. Touch the SETTINGS icon on the Home
Page of the infotainment display.
2. Touch Vehicle to display a list of
available options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature
setting.
4. Touch
5. Touch
The menu may contain the following:
9 or R to turn a feature off or on.
z to go to the top level of the
Settings menu.
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a message when
the rear door has been opened before or
during operation of the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Climate and Air Quality
Touch and the following may display:
.
Auto Fan Speed
.
Auto Defog
.
Auto Rear Defog
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Auto Fan Speed
This setting specifies the amount of airflow
when the climate control fan setting is
Auto Fan.
Touch Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Defog
This setting automatically turns the front
defogger on when the engine is started.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
This setting automatically turns the rear
defogger on when the engine is started.
Touch Off or On.
Collision/Detection Systems
Touch and the following may display:
.
Forward Collision System
.
Park Assist
.
Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
Forward Collision System
This setting can alert of a potential crash
with a detected vehicle ahead and can apply
brakes to help reduce a collision’s severity.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
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