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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features ..... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-15
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-21
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 2-15
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-34
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2-60
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 3-3
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 3-9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 3-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 3-39
Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 3-42
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . 3-46
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 3-52
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 4-52
Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-29
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Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 6-3
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41
Bulb Replacement . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-50
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 6-101
Electrical System . .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-102
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 6-108
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 7-1
Maintenance Schedule . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . 8-13
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model
names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this
manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo,
CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and HHR are
trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
This manual describes features that may or may not
be on your specific vehicle either because they are
options that you did not purchase or due to changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please
refer to the purchase documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found
on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General Motors of Canada
Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française
www.helminc.com
Index
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.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 20840901 B Second Printing
©
2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result
in injury or death.
WARNING:
{
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could
result in property or vehicle damage. This would not
be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash
through it is a safety
symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or
“Do not let this happen.”
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information relating
to a specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar
®
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
F : Traction Control
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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Section 1 In Brief
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Liftgate . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-6
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated Seats . .... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Safety Belts . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 1-12
Interior Lighting . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-12
Exterior Lighting . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-15
Radio(s) . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Satellite Radio . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-16
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or
USB Port) . .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Bluetooth
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-18
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-18
Cruise Control . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-19
Storage Compartments . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-20
Power Outlets . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-21
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-22
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
®
OnStar
. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
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A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑21.
B. Cruise Control
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑24.
E. Windshield Wipers on page 4‑5.
Windshield Washer on page 4‑6.
F. Instrument Panel Storage on page 3‑46.
G. Traction Control System (TCS)
(If Equipped).
Electronic Stability Control (ESC). See Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) on page 5‑6.
H. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4‑27.
I. Rear Side Cargo Door Buttons (If Equipped). See
Rear Side Cargo Door on page 3‑12.
J. Hood Release on page 6‑12.
K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑38.
L. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 4‑34.
M. Horn on page 4‑3.
N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(If Equipped).
on page 4‑8
(If Equipped).
on page 5‑8
on page 4‑81
O. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑14.
P. Audio System(s) on page 4‑52.
Q. Climate Control System on page 4‑18.
R. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 4‑7.
S. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). See Manual
Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑28.
T. Accessory Power Outlet(s)
(If Equipped).
Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑18.
U. Fog Lamps
V. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.
W. Glove Box on page 3‑46.
on page 4‑13
on page 3‑31
on page 4‑16
(If Equipped).
and
Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of
the important features that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the
features which can be found later in this owner manual.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and
unlock the doors from up to 18 m (60 feet) away from
the vehicle.
Press K to unlock
the driver door.
Press
K again within
five seconds to unlock
all remaining doors.
Q to lock all doors.
Press
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press and hold
one second to open the rear driver or passenger
side door.
L and release to locate the vehicle.
Press
* or + for approximately
L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic
Press
alarm.
L again to cancel the panic alarm.
Press
See Keys
(RKE) System Operation on page 3‑5.
on page 3‑3
and Remote Keyless Entry
Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outside
of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate control system may
come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start
can be extended only once.
Q.
hold
/ until the turn signal lamps flash.
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Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the ignition on and then back off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7.
/ until the parking lamps turn off.
The power door lock
switches are on the front
doors.
Door Locks
From outside the vehicle, unlock the door using either
the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
From inside, use the manual lock knobs located at the
top of the door panel near the window.
See Door Locks on page 3‑9.
Power Door Locks
Press the top or bottom of the switch to unlock or lock
the doors.
For more information see Power Door Locks
page 3‑10
.
on
Liftgate
Open the liftgate by pressing the touchpad located in
the handle above the license plate. Once slightly
opened, the liftgate will rise by itself.
See Liftgate
on page 3‑12
for more information.
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Windows
On vehicles with power windows, the switches are
on each of the side doors. The driver door also has
switches that control the passenger and rear windows.
Press the front of the switch to lower the window. Pull
the switch up to raise it.
For more information, see Power Windows
page 3‑17
.
on
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
To adjust the seat:
1. Lift the bar under the
seat to unlock it.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release
the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is
locked in place.
See Manual Seats
on page 2‑4
for more information.
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Power Seats
Power Lumbar
To adjust a power seat, if available:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the
control forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front of the seat by moving the
front of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear
of the control up or down.
See Power Seat
on page 2‑5
for more information.
If available, press and hold the front or rear of the
control to increase or decrease lumbar support.
Release the control when the seatback reaches the
desired level of support.
See Power Lumbar
on page 2‑6
for more information.
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Reclining Seatbacks
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, and the seatback will return to the
upright position.
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2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks
information.
on page 2‑8
for more
Second Row Seats
The seatbacks can be folded flat.
For detailed instructions for lowering the seatback(s),
see Split Folding Rear Seat on page 2‑12.
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Heated Seats
If available, the buttons
are on the climate control
panel.
Press the button once to turn on the heated seat at the
high setting. Both lights below the heated seat symbol
turn on. Press the button a second time to change to
the low setting. Only the bottom light is on when the low
setting is selected. Press the button a third time to turn
the heated seat off.
See Heated Seats
on page 2‑6
for more information.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the
seatback recline angle as little as necessary while
keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the
proper position.
For more information see Head Restraints
page 2‑2
and Manual Seats on page 2‑4.
on
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Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
.
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑15.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑19.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑28.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2‑45
.
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off
the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbags and roof‐rail airbags are
not affected by this.
If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the
passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
United States Canada
See Passenger Sensing System
important information.
on page 2‑68
for
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Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Controls for the outside
power mirrors are located
on the driver door
armrest.
1. Press the left or right side of the selector, located
beneath the control pad, to adjust the driver or
passenger mirror.
2. Press the control pad to move the mirror to the
desired direction.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull
the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return to its original position.
Interior Mirror
Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted
by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a
clearer view behind the vehicle. To avoid glare from the
headlamps behind you, push the tab, located at the
base of the mirror, toward you for daytime use and pull
it for nighttime use.
Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will
automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of
the vehicle behind. The dimming feature comes on and
the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is
turned to start.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑39.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering
column.
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 in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The front and rear dome lamps turn on when any
door is opened. To turn on all dome lamps with the
doors closed, turn the instrument panel brightness
thumbwheel located to the right of the steering wheel
and above the radio, completely to the right.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps located on the front and rear
dome lamps.
To turn the front reading lamps on or off, press the lamp
lens. To turn the rear reading lamps on or off, press the
button next to the lamp.
For more information, see:
.
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑14.
.
Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4‑14.
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Exterior Lighting
The lever is on the left side of the steering column.
5 : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and
taillamps.
; : Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only.
AUTO: Automatically turns on the Daytime Running
Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking
lamps, and taillamps at night.
O : This position is the momentary Off/On switch for
the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only
works when the vehicles with an automatic transmission
are in P (Park) and vehicles with a manual transmission
have the parking brake set and the vehicle is not
moving.
For more information, see:
.
Headlamps on page 4‑11.
.
Fog Lamps on page 4‑13.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑12.
.
Automatic Headlamp System on page 4‑12.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the
steering wheel.
1 : Fast wipes.
6 : Slow wipes.
&: Sets a delay between wipes.
6 : When the lever is in the delay position, turn the band
up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent
wipes.
During intermittent wiping mode, the delay cycle time
is sensitive to vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed
increases the delay cycle time decreases and wiper
movement occurs more frequently.
9: Turns the windshield wipers off.
8: Single wipe, move the lever to
release it. Several wipes, hold lever on
Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the
lever until the washers begin.
z and then
z longer.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear window wiper/washer button is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls.
5 : Press to turn on the intermittent wiping setting that
has a longer delay.
Y : Press to wash and wipe the window.
Z : Press to turn on an intermittent setting that has a
shorter delay.
See Windshield Wipers
Washer
Washer on page 4‑7.
on page 4‑6
on page 4‑5
, and Rear Window Wiper/
, Windshield
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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can
be controlled with this system.
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
A. Temperature Control
B. Fan Control
C. Air Delivery Mode
Control
See Climate Control System on page 4‑18.
D. Air Conditioning
E. Outside Air
F. Air Recirculation
G. Rear Window Defogger
Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown
O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to
increase or decrease the volume.
BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™,
if equipped.
f : Select radio stations.
© ¨ : Seek or scan stations.
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4 : For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features,
press to display additional text information related to the
current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA
song. Song title information will be displayed on the top
line of the display while the artist information will be
displayed on the bottom line, if the information is
available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback.
When information is not available, "No Info" displays.
For more information about these and other radio
features, see Audio System(s)
Radio(s) on page 4‑54.
on page 4‑52
and
Storing a Favorite Station
Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio
stations are stored as either favorites or presets.
For radios with a FAV button, a maximum of 36 stations
can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located
below the radio station frequency tabs and by using
the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to
six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations
available per page. Each page of favorites can contain
any combination of AM, FM, or XM™ stations.
For radios without a FAV button, up to 18 stations
(six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed
on the six numbered buttons.
See Radio(s) on page 4‑54.
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3)
and USB port or Radio with a Single CD (MP3) player:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press the softkey located below any one of the
5. Increase or decrease the time or date by
For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your
specific audio system, see Setting the Clock
page 4‑53
O to turn the radio on.
H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,
minute, month, day, and year) displays.
tabs that you want to change.
turning
f clockwise or counterclockwise.
.
on
Satellite Radio
XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the XM service.
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For more information, refer to:
.
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)
.
www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s)
page 4‑54
.
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Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port)
This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack
and a USB port, located on the audio faceplate.
External devices such as iPods
MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc.
can be connected to the auxiliary input jack using a
3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable or the USB port depending on the
audio system.
Press the CD/AUX button to play audio from the
portable player.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the
USB Port” under Radio(s) on page 4‑54.
®
, laptop computers,
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio
controls can be adjusted
using the controls on the
right side of the steering
wheel.
e + / e − : Increases or decreases volume.
w / x : Press to change radio stations, select tracks
on a CD, or to select tracks and navigate folders on an
®
iPod
or USB device.
b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press
again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than
two seconds to interact with the OnStar
systems.
c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.
For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 4‑81.
®
or Bluetooth
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Bluetooth
For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it
allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to
make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s
audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in
the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For
more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
For more information, see Bluetooth
®
®
on page 4‑73.
The DIC buttons are
located on the left side of
the steering wheel.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located at the bottom of the
instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of
many vehicle systems and enables access to the
personalization menu.
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INFO: Press to scroll through the vehicle information
displays.
r : Press to reset some vehicle information displays,
select a personalization setting, or acknowledge a
warning message.
For more information, see Driver Information Center
(DIC) on page 4‑38.
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Vehicle Personalization
Some vehicle features can be programmed by using
the DIC buttons on the left side of the steering wheel.
These features include:
.
Oil Life Reset
.
Units
.
RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback
.
Door Lock and Unlock Settings
.
Language
See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑46.
Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons
are located on the left
side of the steering wheel.
J: Press to turn the cruise control system on and off.
The indicator light on the button comes on when the
cruise control is on and goes off when the cruise control
is turned off.
RES+: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a
previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.
SET−: Press to set the speed and activate cruise
control or make the vehicle decelerate.
For more information, see Cruise Control on page 4‑8.
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Storage Compartments
Vehicles with a panel/cargo cover feature can be
adjusted into four positions.
Place the panel lower position for additional cargo
space above it.
Place the panel in the upper position to conceal the
cargo area.
There is also a center position and a sideways position
that allows access to the rear cargo area.
For more information, see Rear Compartment Storage
Panel/Cover on page 3‑48.
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Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3
player.
There are two accessory power outlets located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls and at the
rear of the center console. There may be another outlet
in the rear cargo area on the passenger side.
Remove the cover to access and replace when not
in use.
See Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑18.
on page 4‑16
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The
system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is
started.
.
To turn off traction control, press and release d on
the instrument panel.
appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC
Warnings and Messages on page 4‑41.
.
Press and release the button again to turn on
traction control.
For more information, see Traction Control System
(TCS) on page 5‑8.
F illuminates and the
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability Control system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving
conditions. The system turns on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off both traction control and
Electronic Stability Control, press and
hold
d until F illuminates and the appropriate
DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 4‑41.
.
Press and release the button again to turn on both
systems.
For more information, see Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) on page 5‑6.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS).
The TPMS warming light
alerts you to a significant
loss in pressure of one of
the vehicles tires.
If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure
shown on the tire loading information label. See
Loading the Vehicle
will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning
light may appear when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be
inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire
maintenance. It is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑59.
on page 5‑23
. The warning light
on page 6‑58
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Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a
tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to
seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
complete operating information.
If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see
Changing a Flat Tire on page 6‑80.
on page 6‑73
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life
based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message
when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset to 100% only
following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.
2. Press the information and reset buttons on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) at the same time to
enter the personalization menu.
3. Press the information button to scroll through the
available personalization menu modes until the
DIC display shows OIL-LIFE RESET.
4. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC
display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will tell you
the system has been reset.
5. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
For vehicles with the 2.2L (VIN Code V) or
for
2.4L (VIN Code B) engines, you can also reset
the system as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN with the
engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal
slowly three times within five seconds.
3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, then start the engine.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑20.
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow
fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol
fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85
(85% Ethanol)
use only the unleaded gasoline described under
Gasoline Octane on page 6‑6.
on page 6‑7
. For all other vehicles,
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Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some
driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
.
When road and weather conditions are
appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.
.
Always follow posted speed limits or drive more
slowly when conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC
Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near
the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Battery
This vehicle has a maintenance free battery located in
the cargo area. Access to the battery is not necessary
to jump start the vehicle. There are positive (+) and
negative (−) terminals in the engine compartment.
See Battery
page 6‑36
on page 6‑35
.
and Jump Starting
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Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872)
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This
program provides technically trained advisors who are
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair
information or towing arrangements.
See Roadside Assistance Program
on page 8‑7
more information.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
If you have an active OnStar subscription, press
the
Q button and the current GPS location will be sent
to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem,
contact Roadside Assistance, and relay exact location
to get you the help you need.
Online Owner Center
The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service
that includes online service reminders, vehicle
maintenance tips, online owner manual, special
privileges and more.
Sign up today at: www.chevyownercenter.com (U.S.)
or www.gm.ca (Canada).
for
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OnStar
For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, OnStar
uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors
to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation,
diagnostics, and calling services.
®
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built‐in sensors can automatically alert an
OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the
vehicle to see if you need help.
How OnStar Service Works
: Push this blue button to connect to a specially
Q
trained OnStar Advisor to verify your account
information and to answer questions.
] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help
from specially trained OnStar Emergency Advisors.
X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated
calling and to give voice commands for Hands‐Free
Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation.
Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services,
Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside
Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation, and Hands‐Free
Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar
services are available on all vehicles. For more
information, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada);
contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827)
or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; or push
OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Q to speak with an
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For a full description of OnStar services and system
limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the
glove box.
OnStar service is subject to the OnStar Terms and
Conditions included in the OnStar Glove Box Kit.
OnStar service requires wireless communication
networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS)
satellite network. Not all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles at all times.
OnStar service can’t work unless your vehicle is in a
place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless
service provider for service in that area, and the
wireless service provider has coverage, network
capacity, reception, and technology compatible with
OnStar's service. Service involving location information
about your vehicle can’t work unless GPS signals are
available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar
hardware. The vehicle has to have a working electrical
system and adequate battery power for the OnStar
equipment to operate. OnStar service may not work if
the OnStar equipment isn’t properly installed or you
haven’t maintained it and your vehicle is in good
working order and in compliance with all government
regulations. If you try to add, connect, or modify any
equipment or software in your vehicle, OnStar service
may not work. Other problems OnStar can’t control may
prevent service to you, such as hills, tall buildings,
tunnels, weather, electrical system design and
architecture of your vehicle, damage to important parts
of your vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network
congestion or jamming.
See Radio Frequency Statement
for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) rules and
Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
on page 8‑18
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be
used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
information.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to
dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone
extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more
information.
on page 4‑81
for more
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Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar Advisor
cannot be heard.
If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system
may not be functioning properly. Push the
and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears
clear (no light appears), your OnStar subscription has
expired and all services have been deactivated. Push
the
Q button to confirm that the OnStar equipment is
active.
Q button
OnStar
If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar
system, that system may also record data in crash
or near crash-like situations. The OnStar Terms and
Conditions provides information on data collection and
use and is available in the OnStar Glove Box Kit, at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada),
or by pushing
®
Q and speaking to an Advisor.
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Section 2 Seats and Restraint System
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-4
Manual Seats . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-4
Seat Height Adjuster . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Power Seat . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-5
Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-6
Heated Seats . .... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 2-6
Reclining Seatbacks . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Passenger Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Split Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 2-12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Lap-Shoulder Belt . ... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 2-34
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-34
Older Children . .... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2-34
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-41
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . 2-43
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-45
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position . . . . .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . 2-66
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . 2-74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-74
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76
Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77
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Head Restraints
The 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.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint
is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head.
This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a
crash.
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Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head
restraint, press the button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the restraint down.
Push down on the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is locked in place.
The head restraints are not designed to be removed.
The rear seat has headrests that can be adjusted up
and down.
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Front Seats
Manual Seats
WARNING:
{
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to
adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is
moving. The sudden movement could startle and
confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you
do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust the seat:
1. Lift the bar under the
seat to unlock it.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release
the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is
locked in place.
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Seat Height Adjuster
Power Seat
If available, move the lever up or down to raise or lower
the driver seat.
To adjust a power seat, if available:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the
control forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front of the seat by moving the
front of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear
of the control up or down.
To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks
page 2‑8
.
on
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Power Lumbar
If available, press and hold the front or rear of the
control to increase or decrease lumbar support.
Release the control when the seatback reaches the
desired level of support.
Heated Seats
WARNING:
{
If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to
the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at
low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns,
people with such a condition should use care
when using the seat heater, especially for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, cover, or similar item. This may cause
the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may damage
the seat.
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If available, the buttons
are on the climate control
panel.
Press the button once to turn on the heated seat at the
high setting. Both lights below the heated seat symbol
turn on. Press the button a second time to change to
the low setting. Only the bottom light is on when the low
setting is selected. Press the button a third time to turn
the heated seat off.
The heated seats are canceled when the ignition is
turned off. Press the button to use the heated seats
after the vehicle is re‐started.
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Reclining Seatbacks
WARNING:
{
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to
adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The
sudden movement could startle and confuse you,
or make you push a pedal when you do not want
to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is
not moving.
Passenger Recliner Lever Shown, Driver Similar
To recline a manual seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and
then release the lever to lock the seatback in
place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked.
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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 return the seatback to the upright position:
1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback will return to the
upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked.
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WARNING:
{
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in
motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up,
the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined
like this.
The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will
not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front
of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving
neck or other injuries.
The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash,
the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is
moving.
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Passenger Folding Seatback
WARNING:
{
If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer
objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is
not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag
might force that object toward a person. This
could cause severe injury or even death. Secure
objects away from the area in which an airbag
would inflate. For more information, see Where
Are the Airbags?
Vehicle on page 5‑23.
WARNING:
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Things you put on this seatback can strike and
injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash. Remove or secure all items before driving.
To fold the seatback:
1. Move the front passenger seat rearward to allow
room to fold the seatback forward. See Manual
Seats
on page 2‑4
on page 2‑63
for more information. The
and Loading the
head restraint may need to be removed if the seat
cannot be moved fully rearward. If removing the
head restraint, store it so that it will not move while
the vehicle is in motion.
2. Place the seatback in the upright position. See
Reclining Seatbacks
information.
3. Pull up on either lever on the rear of the seatback.
Fold the seatback forward until it disengages.
4. Continue folding the seatback forward until it is
completely folded. Pull up on the seatback to be
sure it is locked.
on page 2‑8
for more
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To raise the seatback to the upright position:
1. Pull up on either lever.
2. Push the seatback up and to the rear until it locks
in place.
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.
Rear Seats
Split Folding Rear Seat
On vehicles with a rear seat, the seatbacks can be
folded flat.
To lower the rear seatback(s):
1. Move the front seat forward and/or put the front
seatback in an upright position so it does not
interfere with folding the rear seatback forward.
2. Open the rear door while the vehicle is parked.
3. The rear head restraint may need to be removed if
it interferes with the front seat when the front seat
is moved back in place. If removed, store the head
restraint where it cannot move while the vehicle is
in motion.
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts
still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and
return them to their normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
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4. Move the safety belt out of the way before lowering
the seatback. Do not let the safety belt get caught
between the seatback and seat cushion as the
seatback is folded.
5. Pull up on the knob
located on the top of
the seatback on the
outboard side to
release the seatback.
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To raise the rear seatback(s):
1. Lift the seatback up and push rearward until you
hear a click. Keep the safety belt clear of the seat
and not twisted.
The release knob on the top of the seatback has a
red ring. If the seatback is not fully latched this ring
will be visible. Push on the seatback until the ring
is not visible.
WARNING:
{
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
pull forward on the top of the seatback at the area
of the latch to be sure it is locked.
WARNING:
{
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The person wearing
the belt could be seriously injured. After raising
the rear seatback, always check to be sure that
the safety belts are properly routed and attached,
and are not twisted.
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2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked in place.
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Safety Belts
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
This section of the manual describes how to use safety
belts properly. It also describes some things not to do
with safety belts.
WARNING:
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Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot
be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your
passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the
injuries can be much worse. You can hit things
inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the
vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be
seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you
might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten
your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s)
are restrained properly too.
WARNING:
{
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people
to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure
everyone in the vehicle is in a seat and using a
safety belt properly.
This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the
safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders
for additional information.
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law
requires wearing safety belts. Here is why:
You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have
a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one.
A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be
so serious that even buckled up, a person would not
survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of
them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes
walk away. Without safety belts, they could have been
badly hurt or killed.
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After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the
facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter
... a lot!
Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as
it goes.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on
wheels.
Put someone on it.
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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider
does not stop.
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In
a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
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or the instrument panel... or the safety belts!
With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,
and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why
safety belts make such good sense.
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Questions and Answers About Safety
Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I
am wearing a safety belt?
A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety
belt or not. But your chance of being conscious
during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle
and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And
you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are
upside down.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to
wear safety belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they
work with safety belts — not instead of them.
Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants
still have to buckle up to get the most protection.
That is true not only in frontal collisions, but
especially in side and other collisions.
Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from
home, why should I wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a
crash — even one that is not your fault — you and
your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver
does not protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of
home. And the greatest number of serious injuries
and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph
(65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
This section is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children. And there are different rules
for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in
the vehicle, see Older Children
and Young Children
for everyone's protection.
It is very important for all occupants to buckle up.
Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often
in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
on page 2‑38
on page 2‑34
. Follow those rules
or Infants
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Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the
vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety
belt, there is important information you should know.
Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor
in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn
low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones
and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt.
If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your
abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal
injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder
and across the chest. These parts of the body are best
able to take belt restraining forces.
The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or
crash.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as
much protection this way.
WARNING:
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You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is
too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too
much, which could increase injury. The shoulder
belt should fit snugly against your body.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as
much protection this way.
WARNING:
{
You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too
loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap
belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt
should be worn low and snug on the hips, just
touching the thighs.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle.
WARNING:
{
You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled
in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt
would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces
would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This
could cause serious internal injuries. Always
buckle the belt into the buckle nearest you.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
A: The belt is over an armrest.
WARNING:
{
You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over
an armrest like this. The belt would be much too
high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The
belt force would then be applied on the abdomen,
not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause
serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes
under the armrests.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should
be worn over the shoulder at all times.
WARNING:
{
You can be seriously injured if you wear the
shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your
body would move too far forward, which would
increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Also, the belt would apply too much force to the
ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
You could also severely injure internal organs like
your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go
over the shoulder and across the chest.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
A: The belt is behind the body.
WARNING:
{
You can be seriously injured by not wearing the
lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would
not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body
could move too far forward increasing the chance
of head and neck injury. You might also slide
under the lap belt. The belt force would then be
applied right on the abdomen. That could cause
serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should
go over the shoulder and across the chest.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
A: The belt is twisted across the body.
WARNING:
{
You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a
crash, you would not have the full width of the belt
to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make
it straight so it can work properly, or ask your
dealer to fix it.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a
lap-shoulder belt.
The following instructions explain how to wear a
lap-shoulder belt properly.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you
can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the
Index.
2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not let it get twisted.
The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt
across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt
go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled
out all the way, the child restraint locking feature
may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go
back all the way and start again.
3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt
Extender on page 2‑34.
Position the release button on the buckle so that
the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.
4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster,
move it to the height that is right for you. See
“Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section
for use and important safety information.
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5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the
shoulder belt.
It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety
belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap
belt on smaller occupants.
To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The
belt should return to its stowed position.
Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out
of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt,
damage can occur to both the safety belt and the
vehicle.
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the
driver and right front passenger seating positions.
Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is
on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should
be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper
shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the
effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to
Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑19.
Push down on the release
button (A) and move the
height adjuster to the
desired position. The
adjuster can be moved up
by pushing the release
button up on the shoulder
belt guide.
After the height adjuster is set to the desired position,
try to move it down without pressing the release button
to make sure it has locked into position.
Safety Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front
outboard occupants. Although the safety belt
pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the
safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety
belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe
frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions
for pretensioner activation are met. And, if the vehicle
has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can
help tighten the safety belts in a side crash and rear
events.
Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners
activate in a crash, They will need to be replaced, and
probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt
system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash on page 2‑77.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides
for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat.
If not, they are available through your dealer. The
guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older
children who have outgrown booster seats and for
some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the
comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the
neck and head.
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Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt:
1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of
the seatback and the interior body to remove the
guide from its storage clip.
2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the
two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
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3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.
The elastic cord must be under the belt and the
guide on top.
WARNING:
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A safety belt that is not properly worn may not
provide the protection needed in a crash. The
person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and
across the chest. These parts of the body are best
able to take belt restraining forces.
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4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as
described previously in this section. Make sure the
shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and
not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but
not contacting, the neck.
To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the
belt edges together so that the safety belt can be
removed from the guide. Pull the guide upward to
expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto
the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and slide them
in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving
only the loop of the elastic cord exposed.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be
seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt,
and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible,
below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more
likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
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Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it.
But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will
order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take
the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be
long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do
not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat
it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for
adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it,
attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information,
see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.
Child Restraints
Older Children
Older children who have outgrown booster seats should
wear the vehicle's safety belts.
The manufacturer's instructions that come with the
booster seat state the weight and height limitations for
that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt
until the child passes the below fit test:
.
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.
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.
Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder
belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try
using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “Rear
Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder
Belt
on page 2‑28
for more information. If the
shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder,
then return to the booster seat.
.
Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips,
touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return
to the booster seat.
.
Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the
length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to
the booster seat.
.
If you have the choice, a child should sit in a
position with a lap-shoulder belt and get the
additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?
A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and
get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can
provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face
or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the
hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies
belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash.
It should never be worn over the abdomen, which
could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in
a crash.
Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑28.
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.
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In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike
other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out
of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts
properly.
WARNING:
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Never do this.
Never allow two children to wear the same safety
belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the
impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be
crushed together and seriously injured. A safety
belt must be used by only one person at a time.
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WARNING:
{
Never do this.
Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the
shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be
seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder
belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be
restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could
move too far forward increasing the chance of
head and neck injury. The child might also slide
under the lap belt. The belt force would then be
applied right on the abdomen. That could cause
serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should
go over the shoulder and across the chest.
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Infants and Young Children
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes
infants and all other children. Neither the distance
traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes
the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,
the law in every state in the United States and in every
Canadian province says children up to some age must
be restrained while in a vehicle.
WARNING:
{
Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a
shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and
the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave
children unattended in a vehicle and never allow
children to play with the safety belts.
Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for
adults and older children, but not for young children and
infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its
airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants
and young children ride in vehicles, they should have
the protection provided by appropriate child restraints.
Children who are not restrained properly can strike
other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
WARNING:
{
Never do this.
Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a
vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it
during a crash. For example, in a crash at only
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will
suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a
person's arms. An infant should be secured in an
appropriate restraint.
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WARNING:
{
Never do this.
Children who are up against, or very close to,
any airbag when it inflates can be seriously
injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child
restraint in the right front seat. Secure a
rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
(Continued)
WARNING: (Continued)
It is also better to secure a forward-facing child
restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a
forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat,
always move the front passenger seat as far back
as it will go.
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Q: What are the different types of add-on child
restraints?
A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the
vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types.
Selection of a particular restraint should take into
consideration not only the child's weight, height,
and age but also whether or not the restraint will be
compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will
be used.
For most basic types of child restraints, there are
many different models available. When purchasing a
child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a
motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label
saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety
standards.
The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come
with the restraint state the weight and height
limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition,
there are many kinds of restraints available for
children with special needs.
WARNING:
{
To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during
a crash, infants need complete support. This is
because an infant's neck is not fully developed
and its head weighs so much compared with
the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a
rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint,
so the crash forces can be distributed across the
strongest part of an infant's body, the back and
shoulders. Infants should always be secured in
rear-facing child restraints.
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WARNING:
{
A young child's hip bones are still so small that
the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain
low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may
settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash,
the belt would apply force on a body area that is
unprotected by any bony structure. This alone
could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce
the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash,
young children should always be secured in
appropriate child restraints.
Child Restraint Systems
A rear-facing infant
seat (A) 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.
A forward-facing child
seat (B) provides restraint
for the child's body with
the harness.
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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 safety belt or LATCH
system, following the instructions that came with
that child restraint and the instructions in this
manual.
A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to
improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system.
A booster seat can also help a child to see out the
window.
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To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint
must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems
must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap
belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH
system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH)
can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not
properly secured in the vehicle.
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the
instructions that come with the restraint which may be
on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this
manual. The child restraint instructions are important,
so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy
from the manufacturer.
on page 2‑45
for more information. A child
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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
WARNING:
{
A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash
if the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint. Secure the child properly following the
instructions that came with that child restraint.
Where to Put the Restraint
According to accident statistics, children and infants
are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint
system or infant restraint system secured in a rear
seating position.
We recommend that children and child restraints be
secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child
riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in
a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a
booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using
safety belts.
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A label on the sun visor says, “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: (Continued)
WARNING:
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the right front
passenger airbag inflates. This is because the
back of the rear-facing child restraint would be
very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a
forward-facing child restraint can be seriously
injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag
inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward
position.
The vehicle may have a passenger sensing
system which is designed to turn off the right front
passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
Even if the passenger sensing system,
if equipped, 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.
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(Continued)
Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear
seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat,
always move the front passenger seat as far back
as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint
in a rear seat.
See Passenger Sensing System
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.
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating
position, study the instructions that came with your 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. Always make sure the child restraint
is properly secured.
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Depending on where you place the child restraint and
the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to
access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH
anchors for additional passengers or child restraints.
Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the
child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the
routing of the safety belt.
Wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to secure
the child restraint properly.
Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can
move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure
people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any
child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is
in it.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
The LATCH system holds a child restraint during
driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make
installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH
system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on
the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH
system.
Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint
is properly installed using the anchors, or use the
vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following
the instructions that came with that restraint, and also
the instructions in this manual. When installing a child
restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the
lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the
child restraint. A child restraint must never be attached
using only the top tether and anchor.
In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you
need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments.
The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with
instructions on how to use the child restraint and its
attachments. The following explains how to attach a
child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle.
Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have
lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors
and attachments.
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Lower Anchors
Top Tether Anchor
Lower anchors (A) 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 (B).
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A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint
to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the
vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) 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.
Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a
dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B)
to secure the top tether to the anchor.
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Some child restraints that have a top tether are
designed for use with or without the top tether
being attached. Others require the top tether always
to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and
that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for your child restraint.
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor
Locations
j (Lower Anchor):
Seating positions with
two lower anchors.
i (Top Tether Anchor):
Seating positions with top
tether anchors.
Rear Seat
i (Top Tether Anchor):
Seating position with a top
tether anchor.
Front Passenger
Seat — Panel and Rear
Seat Delete Models
To assist you in locating
the lower anchors, each
seating position with lower
anchors has two labels
near the crease between
the seatback and the seat
cushion.
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To assist you in locating
the top tether anchors,
this symbol is located
next to each top tether
anchor.
On vehicles equipped with rear seats, the top tether
anchor symbols for the rear outboard positions are on
the lower side of the quarter panels. The top tether
anchor symbols for the rear center position are on the
storage compartment and cargo mat, if equipped.
On vehicles without rear seats, the top tether anchor
symbol is on the lower side of the quarter on the
passenger side, behind the second row door.
If the vehicle is a panel van equipped with a cargo
partition, see the “Cargo Partition Owner Manual
Supplement” for the top tether anchor location and
routing instructions.
Vehicles with Rear Seats
The rear outboard top tether anchors are located on the
cargo floor behind the rear seats.
The rear center top tether anchor is located in a storage
compartment behind the rear seats. Lift the lid of the
storage compartment to access the anchor. You may
have to fold back the cargo mat to access the storage
compartment and the top tether anchor for the rear
center seating position.
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Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of
the vehicle as the seating position where the child
restraint will be placed.
When the top tether anchor is being used for a child
restraint, do not use the same anchor to secure cargo.
Vehicles without Rear Seats — Panel and Rear Seat
Delete Models
If the vehicle does not have a rear seat, there is an
exposed top tether anchor for the front passenger
position located on the rear passenger side cargo floor,
behind the second row door.
If the vehicle is a panel van equipped with a cargo
partition, see the “Cargo Partition Owner Manual
Supplement” for the top tether anchor location and
routing instructions.
Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of
the vehicle as the seating position where the child
restraint will be placed.
When the top tether anchor is being used for a child
restraint, do not use the same anchor to secure cargo.
Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a
top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that
the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that
come with the child restraint say that the top tether must
be attached.
According to accident statistics, children and infants
are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint
system or infant restraint system secured in a rear
seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint
page 2‑43
for additional information.
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
WARNING:
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WARNING:
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If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to
anchors, the child restraint will not be able to
protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child
could be seriously injured or killed. Install a
LATCH-type child restraint properly using the
anchors, or use the vehicle safety belts to secure
the restraint, following the instructions that came
with the child restraint and the instructions in this
manual.
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Do not attach more than one child restraint to a
single anchor. Attaching more than one child
restraint to a single anchor could cause the
anchor or attachment to come loose or even
break during a crash. A child or others could be
injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injuries during a crash, attach only one child
restraint per anchor.
WARNING:
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Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a
shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and
the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any
unused safety belts behind the child restraint so
children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt
all the way out of the retractor to set the lock,
if the vehicle has one, after the child restraint has
been installed.
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Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub
against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage
these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts
to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments.
Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt
buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the
seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its
stowed position, before folding the seat.
1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the
lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have
lower attachments or the desired seating position
does not have lower anchors, secure the child
restraint with the top tether and the safety belts.
Refer to your child restraint manufacturer
instructions and the instructions in this manual.
1. 1. Find the lower anchors for the desired
seating position.
1. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
1. 3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on
the child restraint to the lower anchors.
2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that
the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the
top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped.
Refer to the child restraint instructions and the
following steps:
2. 1. To secure a child restraint in the rear
center seating position, find the storage
compartment behind the rear seats. You may
have to fold back the cargo mat to access
the storage compartment and the top tether
anchor.
Lift the lid of the storage compartment to
access the top tether anchor for the rear
center seating position.
2. 2. To secure a child restraint in the rear
outboard seating positions, find the top tether
anchor located on the cargo floor behind the
rear seats.
Be sure to use an anchor located on the
same side of the vehicle as the seating
position where the child restraint will be
placed.
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2. 3. To secure a child restraint in the front
passenger position, only if your vehicle
does not have rear seats, find the top tether
anchor located on the passenger side cargo
floor behind the second row door.
Be sure to use an anchor located on the
same side of the vehicle as the seating
position where the child restraint will be
placed.
2. 4. If the vehicle is a panel van equipped with
a cargo partition, see the “Cargo Partition
Owner Manual Supplement” for the top tether
anchor location and routing instructions.
2. 5. If the position you are using has an
adjustable headrest or head restraint ,
raise it.
2. 6. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether
according to your child restraint instructions
and the following instructions:
If the position you are
using does not have a
headrest or 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
headrest or 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 an adjustable
headrest or head restraint
and 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.
If the position you are
using has an adjustable
headrest or head restraint
and you are using a dual
tether, route the tether
around the headrest or
head restraint.
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.
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating
position, study the instructions that came with the child
restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
page 2‑45
restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured in
the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether,
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2‑45
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 strap must be
anchored.
In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child
restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be
attached.
for how and where to install the child
for top tether anchor locations.
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If the child restraint does not have the LATCH
system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the
child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the
instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure
the child in the child restraint when and as the
instructions say.
If more than one child restraint needs to be installed
in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the
Restraint on page 2‑43.
1. Put the child restraint on the seat.
2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and
shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt
through or around the restraint. The child restraint
instructions will show you how.
3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Position the release button on the buckle so that
the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.
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4. 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.
5. 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 4 and 5.
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6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the
child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding
the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH)
more information.
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 safety 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
safety 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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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to
secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to
Put the Restraint on page 2‑43.
In addition, the vehicle may have a passenger sensing
system which is designed to turn off the right front
passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
See Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
more information, including important safety information.
on page 2‑68
on page 4‑27
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A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing
child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the
rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
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.
The vehicle may have a passenger sensing
system which is designed to turn off the right front
passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
Even if the passenger sensing system,
if equipped, 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.
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WARNING: (Continued)
Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear
seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat,
always move the front passenger seat as far back
as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint
in a rear seat.
See Passenger Sensing System
for additional information.
If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will
accomodate a rear‐facing child restraint, a rear-facing
child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle,
even if the airbag is off.
If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
page 2‑45
restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured
using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
page 2‑45
for how and where to install the child
for top tether anchor locations.
on page 2‑68
on
on
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 strap must be
anchored.
In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child
restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be
attached.
You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the
child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint.
1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before
securing the forward-facing child restraint.
2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and
shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt
through or around the restraint. The child restraint
instructions will show you how.
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4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Position the release button on the buckle so that
the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.
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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.
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6. 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 6.
7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and your
child restraint has a top tether, follow the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the
use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2‑45
for
more information.
8. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make
sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp
the child restraint at the safety 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 vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing
system, and the passenger sensing system has turned
off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off
indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator
should light and say lit when you start the vehicle.
If a child restraint has been installed and the on
indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child
Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System
page 2‑68
for more information.
on
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle
safety 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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Airbag System
The vehicle has the following airbags:
.
A frontal airbag for the driver.
.
A frontal airbag for the right front passenger.
The vehicle may have the following airbags:
.
A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passenger
seated directly behind the driver.
.
A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger
and the passenger seated directly behind that
passenger.
All of the airbags in your vehicle will have the word
AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label
near the deployment opening.
For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the
middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on
the instrument panel for the right front passenger.
With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear
along the headliner or trim.
Even if you do not have a right front passenger seat in
your vehicle there is still an active frontal airbag in the
right side of the instrument panel. Do not place cargo in
front of this airbag.
WARNING:
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Be sure that cargo is not near an airbag. In a
crash, an inflating airbag might force that object
toward a person. This could cause severe injury
or even death. Secure objects away from the
area in which an airbag would inflate. For more
information, see Where Are the Airbags?
page 2‑63
page 5‑23
Airbags are designed to supplement the protection
provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags
are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from
the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very
quickly to do their job.
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Here are the most important things to know about the
airbag system:
WARNING:
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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash
if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if
you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work
with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also,
airbags are not designed to deploy in every
crash. In some crashes safety belts are your only
restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate?
page 2‑64
Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps
reduce your chance of hitting things inside the
vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are
“supplemental restraints” to the safety belts.
Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt
properly — whether or not there is an airbag for
that person.
.
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WARNING:
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Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the
blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or
very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be
seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily
close to the airbag, as you would be if you were
sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward.
Safety belts help keep you in position before and
during a crash. Always wear your safety belt,
even with airbags. The driver should sit as far
back as possible while still maintaining control of
the vehicle.
Occupants should not lean on or sleep against
the door or side windows in seating positions with
roof-rail airbags.
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WARNING:
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Children who are up against, or very close to, any
airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer
protection for adults and older children, but not for
young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's
safety belt system nor its airbag system is
designed for them. Young children and infants
need the protection that a child restraint system
can provide. Always secure children properly in
your vehicle. To read how, see Older Children
page 2‑34
page 2‑38
or Infants and Young Children
.
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There is an airbag
readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster,
which shows the airbag
symbol.
The system checks the airbag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. See Airbag Readiness Light
more information.
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Where Are the Airbags?
The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the
steering wheel.
The right front passenger's airbag is in the instrument
panel on the passenger's side.
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Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar
If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver, right
front passenger, and second row outboard passengers,
they are in the ceiling above the side windows.
WARNING:
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If something is between an occupant and an
airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it
might force the object into that person causing
severe injury or even death. The path of an
inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put
anything between an occupant and an airbag,
and do not attach or put anything on the steering
wheel hub or on or near any other airbag
covering.
Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle
with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down
through any door or window opening. If you do,
the path of an inflating roof-rail airbag will be
blocked.
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate
to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help
reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the
driver's or right front passenger's head and chest.
However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact
exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold.
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Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe
a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate
and help restrain the occupants.
Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is not
based on how fast your vehicle is traveling. It depends
largely on what you hit, the direction of the impact, and
how quickly your vehicle slows down.
Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds.
For example:
.
If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags
could inflate at a different crash speed than if the
vehicle hits a moving object.
.
If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the
airbags could inflate at a different crash speed
than if the vehicle hits an object does not deform.
.
If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the
airbags could inflate at a different crash speed
than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall).
.
If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the
airbags could inflate at a different crash speed
than if the vehicle goes straight into the object.
Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design.
Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle
rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts.
In addition, your vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags.
Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to
crash severity. Your vehicle has an electronic frontal
sensor, which helps the sensing system distinguish
between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe
frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage
airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment. For
more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs.
Your vehicle may or may not have roof-rail airbags. See
Airbag System
on page 2‑60
. Roof-rail airbags are
intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes.
In addition, these roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate
during a rollover. Roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash
severity is above the system's designed threshold level.
The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle
design.
Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal
impacts, near-frontal impacts, or rear impacts.
A roof-rail airbag is intended to deploy on the side
of the vehicle that is struck or if the sensing system
predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over.
In any particular crash, no one can say whether
an airbag should have inflated simply because
of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the
repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is
determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of
the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down.
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For roof-rail airbags, deployment is determined by the
location and severity of the side impact. In a rollover
event, roof-rail airbag deployment is determined by the
direction of the roll.
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an
electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the
bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator,
the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the
airbag module.
Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering
wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with roof-rail
airbags, there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the
vehicle, near the side windows that have occupant
seating positions.
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel
or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side
collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside
of the vehicle.
Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety
belts. Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact
more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping
the occupant more gradually. Roof-rail airbags distribute
the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's
upper body.
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to
help contain the head and chest of occupants in the
outboard seating positions in the first and second rows.
The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to
help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover
events, although no system can prevent all such
ejections.
But airbags would not help in many types of collisions,
primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward
those airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inflate?
page 2‑64
Airbags should never be regarded as anything more
than a supplement to safety belts.
for more information.
on
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
After the frontal airbags inflate, they quickly deflate,
so quickly that some people may not even realize an
airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least
partially inflated for some time after they deploy. Some
components of the airbag module may be hot for
several minutes. For location of the airbag modules,
see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 2‑66.
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