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

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

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-3

Vehicle Features. . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Keys, Doors, and

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

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

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

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-14

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

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

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

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

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-18

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

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

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

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

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

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

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

Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-23

Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-34

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-40

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

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

Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-5

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

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

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

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

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7-20

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

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

Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

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

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

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

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-13

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-21

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-26

Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-29

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-41

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

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

Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

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Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60

Towing . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-64

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

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

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

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-13

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12

Vehicle Data Recording and

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

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

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

OnStar Additional

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

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

Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 22800553 A First Printing

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

Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.

©

2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

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

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

Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170

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iv Introduction

Using this Manual

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

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING

{

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

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)
% : 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

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak®

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

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

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4

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

Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

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

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

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-7

Safety Belts . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-8

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-10

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-14

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-15

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Universal Remote System . . . 1-16

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-18

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-18

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-18

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Roadside Assistance

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

®

OnStar

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

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑5.

B. Remote Trunk Release Button.

See Trunk on page 2‑9.

C. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6‑4.

D. Instrument Cluster on

page 5‑10.

E. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6‑3.

F. Driver Information Center (DIC)

on page 5‑23.

G. Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator on page 5‑14.

H. Infotainment on page 7‑1.

I. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

J. Instrument Panel Illumination

Control on page 6‑5.

Dome Lamp Control. See Dome
Lamps on page 6‑6.

K. Traction Control System (TCS)

on page 9‑26 (If Equipped).

L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

M. Cruise Control on page 9‑29.

N. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10‑4.

O. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5‑15.

P. Horn on page 5‑3.

Q. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2 (If Equipped).

R. Ignition Positions on page 9‑14.

S. Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1.

T. Power Outlets on page 5‑7.

U. Center Console Shift Lever

(If Equipped). See Shifting Into
Park on page 9‑18.

Initial Drive Information

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

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

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Press
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm.

Press
alarm.

See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote

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

Remote Vehicle Start

Press K to unlock the driver door.
Press again within five seconds to
unlock all remaining doors.

Q to lock all doors.

Press

Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑34 for
additional information.

Press and hold
approximately one second to open
the trunk.

Press

L and release to locate the

vehicle.

V for

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

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

2. Press and release

3. Immediately after completing

L and hold for more than

L again to cancel the panic

vehicle.

Q.

Step 2, press and hold
least two seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash.

/ for at

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.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:

.

Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold

until the parking lamps turn off.

.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

.

Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on
page 2‑4.

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Door Locks

Manual Locks

From outside the vehicle, use the
key in the door or the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to
lock or unlock the vehicle. From the
inside, pull up or push down on the
manual door lock knobs.

See Door Locks on page 2‑6.

Power Door Locks

Power door lock switches are
located on the front doors near the
handle.

Q : Press the bottom of the switch

to lock all doors.

K : Press the top of the switch to

unlock all doors.

For more information, see:

.

Power Door Locks on page 2‑7.

.

Delayed Locking on page 2‑7.

Trunk Release

To open the trunk from the outside,
press

V on the RKE transmitter.

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

Or, use the key in the lock cylinder,
if equipped.

To open the trunk from the inside,
press

V. See Trunk on page 2‑9.

Windows

The power window switches are on
the driver door armrest. Each
passenger door has a switch that
controls only that window.

To lower the window, press and hold
the front of the switch to the first
position until the window is at the
desired level. To raise the window,
pull up and hold the front of the
switch.

For more information, see Power
Windows on page 2‑15.

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Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To adjust a manual seat:

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

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

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

See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

To adjust the seatback, see “Manual
Reclining Seatbacks” under
Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.

Power Seats

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

.

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

.

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

See Power Seat Adjustment on
page 3‑4.

Power Reclining Seatback

To adjust a power seatback,
if equipped:

.

Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.

.

Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.

See “Power Reclining Seatbacks”
under Reclining Seatbacks on
page 3‑5.

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Manual Lumbar

Move the lever up or down to
increase or decrease lumbar
support.

See Lumbar Adjustment on
page 3‑4.

Second Row Seats

On vehicles with the flip and fold
feature, the bottom seat cushions
can be flipped forward and the
seatback folded down to create an
extended cargo area.

The vehicle also has an under seat
storage area.

See Rear Seats (Split Folding) on
page 3‑7.

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.

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

Safety Belts

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

.

Safety Belts on page 3‑9.

.

How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly on page 3‑10.

.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑11.

.

Lap Belt on page 3‑15.

.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on
page 3‑40.

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Passenger Sensing System

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

The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle
is started.

See Passenger Sensing System on
page 3‑25 for important information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

United States

Canada

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

Press the left or right side of the
selector located above the control
pad to adjust the driver or
passenger mirror. Then press the
control pad to move the mirror in
the desired direction.

See Power Mirrors on page 2‑13.

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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.
Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from
the headlamps behind. Pull the
lever, located at the bottom of the
mirror for nighttime use. Return the
lever to its original position for the
day position.

See Manual Rearview Mirror on
page 2‑14.

On vehicles with an automatic
dimming rearview mirror. The mirror
will automatically adjust to reduce
the glare of lights from behind the
vehicle. See Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror on page 2‑14.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

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

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Hold the wheel and pull the lever
toward you.

2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.

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

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamp

The center mounted dome lamp
overhead comes on when a door is
opened. This lamp can also be
turned on by turning the instrument
panel brightness control clockwise.

Reading Lamps

The vehicle has reading lamps that
also act as the dome lamp. Press
the button near each lamp to turn
them on and off.

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Map Lamps

The vehicle has map lamps on the
rearview mirror. Push the button
near each lamp to turn the map
lamps on and off.

For more information on interior
lighting, see:

.

Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑5.

.

Courtesy Lamps on page 6‑5.

Exterior Lighting

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

P : Turns off the automatic

headlamps and Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp
control to the off position again will
turn the automatic headlamps or
DRL back on. For vehicles first sold
in Canada, the off position only
works when the vehicle is shifted
into the P (Park) position.

AUTO: Automatically operates the
headlamps and other exterior lamps
at normal brightness.

; : Turns on the parking lamps,

instrument panel lights, taillamps,
and license plate lamps.

2 : Turns on the headlamps and

other exterior lamps.

# : (If Equipped) Turns on the

fog lamps.

See:

.

Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.

.

Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.

.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System on
page 6‑2.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

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

8 : Single wipe, turn to 8 , then

release. Several wipes, hold the
band on

8 longer.

9 : Turns the windshield

wipers off.

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6 : Turn the band up for more

frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.

6 : Slow wipes.
? : Fast wipes.

Windshield Washer

Push the paddle
lever to spray washer fluid on the
windshield.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑3.

L at the top of the

Climate Controls

This vehicle may have a dual or single climate control system. The heating,
cooling, defrost, defog, and ventilation can be controlled with either of these
systems.

Dual Zone with Optional Heated Seat Controls

A. Fan Control

B. Outside Air

C. Recirculation

D. Air Delivery Mode Control

E. Air Conditioning

F. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats (If Equipped)

G. Driver and Passenger

Temperature Controls

H. Rear Window Defogger

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Single Zone

A. Fan Control

B. Outside Air

C. Temperature Control

D. Recirculation

E. Air Delivery Mode Control

F. Air Conditioning

G. Rear Window Defogger

See Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1.

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Radio with CD (Base)

O : Press to turn the system on

and off. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.

BAND: Press to choose between
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM™
(if equipped) on the Radio with
CD (Base).

f : Select radio stations.
© ¨ : Seek or scan stations.
4 : For vehicles with RDS, press to

display additional text information
related to the current FM-RDS or
XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA
song. If information is available
during XM or CD playback, the song
title information displays on the top
line of the display and artist
information displays on the bottom
line. When information is not
available, “No Info” displays.

For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Infotainment on page 7‑1.

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
6 softkeys located below the radio
station frequency tabs and by using
the radio FAV button.

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Press FAV to go through up to
6 pages of favorites, each having
6 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 (6 FM1, 6 FM2, and
6 AM), can be programmed on the
6 numbered buttons.

See Operation on page 7‑3.

Setting the Clock

To set the time for the Radio with
CD (Base):

1. Press the
begins flashing on the display.

Press
minutes begin flashing on the
display.

2. To increase or decrease the
time, do one of the following
while the hours or minutes are
flashing:

.

H button until the hour

H a second time and the

Turn the f knob.

.

Press ¨ SEEK or © SEEK.

.

Press \ FWD or s REV.

3. Press the
the clock display stops flashing
to set the currently displayed
time, or wait five seconds until
the flashing stops and the
current time displayed is
automatically set.

For detailed instructions on setting
the clock for your specific audio
system, see Clock on page 5‑6.

H button again until

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM® is a satellite radio
service based in the 48 contiguous
United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. SiriusXM 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
SiriusXM service.

For more information, refer to:

.

www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.)

.

www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada)

See Satellite Radio on page 7‑9.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have an auxiliary
input jack, located on the audio
faceplate. External devices such as
iPods®, MP3 players, etc. can be
connected to the auxiliary input jack
using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack
cable.

See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack”
under Auxiliary Devices on
page 7‑19.

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Bluetooth

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

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

For more information, see Bluetooth
on page 7‑20.

®

Steering Wheel Controls

If equipped, these controls are
located on the right side of the
steering wheel.

w : Press to go to the next radio

station stored as a favorite, or the
next track if a CD is playing.

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
if equipped.

®

or Bluetooth systems,

c / x : Press to go to the

previous radio station stored as a
favorite, the next track if a CD is
playing, reject an incoming call,
or end a current call.

SRCE: Press to choose between
the radio, CD, and auxiliary
input jack.

+

e − e : Press to increase or

decrease volume.

¨ : Press to go to the next radio

station while in AM, FM, or XM.
Press to go to the next track or
chapter while sourced to the CD.

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

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Cruise Control

The cruise control buttons are
located on the left side of the
steering wheel.

J : Press to turn cruise control on

and off. The indicator is lit when
cruise control is on.

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

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

[ : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set
speed from memory.

For more information, see Cruise
Control on page 9‑29.

Power Outlets

The vehicle has three 12‐volt outlets
which can be used to plug in
electrical equipment, such as a
cell phone or MP3 player.

On vehicles with a center console,
one outlet is located inside the
center floor console and two outlets
are located at the front of the
console bin under the instrument
panel.

On vehicles without a center
console, two are located under the
climate controls and another outlet
for the rear seat passengers is at
the rear of the center front seat.

Remove the cover to access and
replace when not in use.

See Power Outlets on page 5‑7.

Universal Remote System

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

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This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.

Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
transmitter. Because of the steps
involved, it may be helpful to have
another person assist with
programming the transmitter.

See Universal Remote System on
page 5‑40.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

The vehicle may have a traction
control system which limits wheel
spin. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.

.

For vehicles with traction control,
press and release the ESC OFF

button

Y located on the

instrument panel to turn off
traction control. The appropriate
DIC message displays. See

Ride Control System Messages
on page 5‑31.

.

Press and release the ESC OFF
button

Y again to turn on

traction control.

For more information, see Traction

Control System (TCS) on
page 9‑26.

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 ESC, press and hold the

ESC OFF button
the instrument panel until

illuminates and the appropriate
DIC messages display. See Ride

Control System Messages on
page 5‑31.

.

Press and release the ESC OFF
button

Y again to turn on both

systems.

For more information, see Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) on
page 9‑27.

Y located on

g

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Tire Pressure Monitor

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

The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑9.
The warning light will remain on until
the tire pressure is corrected.

During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear
when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off. This may be an early

indicator that the tire pressures are
getting low and the tires need to be
inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10‑40.

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. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC.

2. Press and hold the SET/RESET
button on the DIC for more than
five seconds. The oil life will
change to 100%.

See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10‑8.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Vehicles that have a yellow fuel cap
can use either unleaded gasoline or
ethanol fuel containing up to 85%
ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85%
Ethanol) on page 9‑33. For all other
vehicles, use only the unleaded
gasoline described under
Recommended Fuel on page 9‑31.

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.

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

.

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

.

Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.

.

Combine several trips into a
single trip.

.

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

.

Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program

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

TTY Users (U.S. Only):
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.

See Roadside Assistance Program
on page 13‑5.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar

If the vehicle has an active OnStar
subscription, contact OnStar and the
vehicle’s current GPS location will
be sent to an OnStar advisor to
assess the situation, contact
Roadside Assistance, and relay the
exact location to send help.

OnStar

®

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

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-1

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

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

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

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

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . ...... 2-10

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-10

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . 2-11

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 2-13

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 2-14

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-14

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 2-15

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 2-16

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-16

Keys and Locks

Keys

WARNING

{

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

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

.

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑15 for information

regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)

The key can be used for the ignition
and the driver door. If the vehicle is
a taxi model, the key can also be
used in the trunk.

If it becomes difficult to turn the key
in a vehicle lock, inspect the key
blade for debris. Periodically clean
with a brush or pick.

See your dealer if a replacement
key or additional key is needed.

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

Roadside Assistance Program on
page 13‑5 for more information.

rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:

.

.

.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

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

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

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

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

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

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With Remote Start Shown, Without

Remote Start Similar

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): For

vehicles with this feature, press to
start the engine from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Vehicle Start on
page 2‑4 for additional information.

Q (Lock): Press to lock all the

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

when

Q is pressed again within

five seconds. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑34 for

additional information.

Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System on page 2‑10.

Q may arm the content

K (Unlock): Press once to unlock

the driver door. If
again within five seconds, all
remaining doors unlock. The interior
lamps come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is
turned on. If enabled through the
DIC, the parking lamps flash twice
to indicate unlocking has occurred.
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑34.

Pressing
disarms the content theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
on page 2‑10.

K on the RKE transmitter

K is pressed

V (Remote Trunk Release):

Press and hold for about
one second to open the trunk. The
transmission must be in P (Park).

L (Vehicle Locator/Panic

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

three times. Press and hold
more than two seconds to activate
the panic alarm. The turn signal
lamps flash and the horn sounds
repeatedly for 30 seconds. The
alarm turns off when the ignition is

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

Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle

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

L for

L is pressed

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Each vehicle can have up to eight
transmitters programmed to it. See
your dealer to program new
transmitters.

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC. See
“REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE
KEY” under Key and Lock
Messages on page 5‑30 for
additional information.

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

To replace the battery:

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

.

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

.

Twist the tool until the
transmitter is separated.

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

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

4. Snap the transmitter back
together.

Remote Vehicle Start

Your vehicle may have a remote
starting feature that allows you to
start the engine from outside the
vehicle. It may also start the
vehicle's heating or air conditioning
systems and rear window defogger.
When the remote start system is
active and the vehicle has an
automatic climate control system, it
will automatically regulate the inside
temperature. Normal operation of
these systems will return after the
ignition key is turned to ON/RUN.

Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.

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

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

The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.

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

/ (Remote Start): This button will

be on the RKE transmitter if you
have remote start.

To start the vehicle using the remote
start feature:

1. Aim the transmitter at the
vehicle.

2. Press and release
immediately press and hold

for two to four seconds or until
the vehicle's turn signal lamps
flash. The doors will lock.

When the vehicle starts, the
parking lamps turn on and
remain on while the engine is
running.

The remote start feature provides
two separate starts per ignition
cycle, each with 10 minutes of
engine running time, or one start
with a time extension. The first start
must expire or be canceled to get
two separate 10-minute starts.

If it is the first remote start since the
vehicle has been driven, repeat the
previous steps, while the engine is
still running, to extend the engine
running time by 10 minutes from the
time you repeat the steps for remote
starting. The remote start running
time can be extended one time and
only after the first remote start.

Q , then

/

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

The engine will shut off
automatically after 10 minutes,
unless a time extension has been
done or the vehicle's key is inserted
into the ignition switch and turned to
ON/RUN.

To manually shut off a remote start,
do any of the following.

.

Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and

release

.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

.

Turn the ignition switch out
of LOCK/OFF and then
back to LOCK/OFF.

After the engine has been started
two times, or one time with a time
extension, the vehicle's ignition
must be turned to ON/RUN using
the key before the remote start
procedure can be used again.

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See Ignition Positions on page 9‑14
for information regarding the ignition
positions on your vehicle.

The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if any of the follow
occur:

.

The vehicle's key is in the
ignition.

.

The vehicle's hood is open.

.

The hazard warning flashers
are on.

.

The check engine light is on.
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 5‑15.

.

The engine coolant temperature
is too high.

.

The oil pressure is low.

.

The content theft-deterrent alarm
has been activated.

.

Two remote vehicle starts,
or one start with a time
extension, have already been
provided for that ignition cycle.

Door Locks

WARNING

{

Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.

.

Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not
open it. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash is increased if the
doors are not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.

.

Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent

(Continued)

WARNING (CONTINUED)

injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.

.

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

From the outside, use the key in
the driver door or use the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to
lock and unlock the vehicle. From
the inside, use the manual or power
door locks.

To lock or unlock the driver side
door from the outside with the key,
insert the key and turn it clockwise
or counterclockwise.

To lock or unlock the door from the
inside, push or pull the manual
lock knob.

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Power Door Locks

A power door lock switch is located
on both front doors next to the door
handle.

Press the top of the switch to unlock
all doors or press the bottom of the
switch to lock all doors.

If the vehicle has the optional
content theft-deterrent system and it
is armed, the power door lock
switches will be disabled. You must
use the RKE transmitter or the key

to unlock the doors when the
system is armed. See Vehicle Alarm
System on page 2‑10.

Delayed Locking

This feature allows the driver to
delay the actual locking of the
doors. When the driver power door
lock switch is pressed with the key
removed from the ignition, and the
driver door open, a chime will sound
three times to signal that the
delayed locking system is active.
When all doors have been closed,
the doors will lock automatically
after several seconds. If any door is
opened before this, the timer will
reset itself once all the doors have
been closed again.

Pressing the driver or passenger
power door lock switch again or the
RKE transmitter button will override
this feature.

Personal Choice Programming

The delayed locking feature can be
turned on or off, using the Driver
Information Center (DIC) to program
this feature. See “DELAY DOOR
LOCK” under Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑34.

Automatic Door Locks

The doors will automatically lock
when the shift lever is moved out of
P (Park). The automatic door locking
feature cannot be disabled.

Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock

The vehicle is programmed so that
when the shift lever is moved into
P (Park) all doors will unlock.

With the vehicle stopped and the
engine running, door unlocking can
be programmed through prompts
displayed on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). These prompts allow
the driver to choose various unlock

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settings. For programming
information, see Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑34.

Lockout Protection

This feature helps prevent you from
locking the doors while the key is in
the ignition. Always remember to
take your key with you when exiting
the vehicle.

If the lock switch is pressed on the
door that is open and the key is in
the ignition, all of the doors will lock
and then the open door will unlock.
A chime sounds continuously until
the driver door is closed.

Safety Locks

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

The rear door security locks are
located on the inside edge of each
rear door. The rear doors must be
opened to access them.

To assist in finding the lock, the
vehicle has the following:

To use the lock:

1. Insert the key into the security
lock slot and turn it so the slot is
in the horizontal position.

2. Close the door.

3. Do the same for the other
rear door.

To open a rear door when the
security lock is on, do the following:

1. Unlock the door by using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, if the vehicle has
one, by pressing the power door
lock switch, or by lifting the rear
door manual lock.

2. Open the door from the outside.

To cancel the rear door
security lock:

1. Unlock the door and open it from
the outside.

2. Insert the key into the security
lock slot and turn it so the slot is
in the vertical position.

3. Do the same for the other
rear door.

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Trunk

WARNING

{

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

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

.

Close all of the windows.

.

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

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.

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

.

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

For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9‑20.

Trunk Release

To open the trunk from the outside,

V on the RKE transmitter.

press
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2‑2.

Or, use the key in the lock cylinder,
if equipped.

Remote Trunk Release

To open the trunk from the inside,
press

V. See Trunk on page 2‑9.

The trunk can also be opened by
lowering the rear seat and pulling
the emergency trunk release handle
located inside the trunk. See Rear

Seats (Split Folding) on page 3‑7

and “Emergency Trunk Release
Handle” following.

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Emergency Trunk Release
Handle

Notice: Do not use the
emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk
as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release
handle is only intended to aid a
person trapped in a latched trunk,
enabling them to open the trunk
from the inside.

There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk
release handle located on the latch
inside the trunk . This handle will
glow following exposure to light. Pull
the release handle to open the trunk
from the inside.

Vehicle Security

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

Vehicle Alarm System

Your vehicle may have the optional
content theft-deterrent alarm
system.

To activate the theft-deterrent
system:

1. Open the door.

2. Lock the door with the power
door lock switch or the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
If you are using the RKE
transmitter, the door does not
need to be open.

3. Close all doors.

Once armed, the alarm will go off if
someone tries to enter the vehicle
without using the RKE transmitter or
a key or turns the ignition on with an

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incorrect key. The horn will sound
and the turn signal lamps will flash
for about 30 seconds.

When the alarm is armed, the trunk
may be opened with the RKE
transmitter. The power door lock
switches are disabled and the doors
remain locked. You must use your
RKE transmitter or your key to
unlock the doors when the system
is armed.

Arming with the Power Lock
Switch

The alarm system will arm when
you use either power lock switch to
lock the doors while any door is
open and the key is removed from
the ignition. The alarm system will
not arm if the trunk is open when
you use either power lock switch to
lock the doors.

Arming with the RKE
Transmitter

The alarm system will arm when the
RKE transmitter is used to lock the
doors, if the key is not in the
ignition.

Disarming with the RKE
Transmitter

The alarm system will disarm when
the RKE transmitter is used to
unlock the doors.

The first time a remote unlock
command is received, three flashes
will be seen and three horn chirps
heard to indicate an alarm condition
has occurred since last arming.

Disarming with the Key

The alarm system will disarm when
the key is inserted in the ignition
and turn it from the LOCK/OFF
position.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑15 for information

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

Immobilizer Operation

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

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

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

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

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

When the PASS-Key III+ system
senses that someone is using the
wrong key, it prevents the vehicle
from starting. Anyone using a
trial-and-error method to start the
vehicle will be discouraged because
of the high number of electrical key
codes.

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

If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged,
try another ignition key. At this time,
you may also want to check the
fuse. See Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 10‑27. If the
engine still does not start with the
other key, the vehicle needs service.
If the vehicle does start, the first key
may be faulty. See your dealer who
can service the PASS-Key III+ to
have a new key made.

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

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

To program the new additional key:

1. Verify that the new key has a

1 stamped on it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

WARNING

{

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

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

Power Mirrors

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

1. Press the left or right side of the
selector switch located above
the control pad, to select the
driver or passenger mirror.

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

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3. Adjust each outside mirror so
that a little of the vehicle and the
area behind it can be seen.

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

Heated Mirrors

For vehicles with heated mirrors:

= (Rear Window Defogger):

Press to heat the outside rearview
mirrors. See “Rear Window
Defogger” under Climate Control
Systems on page 8‑1 for more
information.

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

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

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

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The vehicle may have an automatic
dimming inside rearview mirror.

Automatic dimming reduces the
glare from the headlamps of the
vehicle behind you. The dimming
feature comes on and the indicator
light illuminates each time the
ignition is turned to start.

®

have three

O (On/Off): Press to turn the

dimming feature on or off.

Vehicles with OnStar have three
additional control buttons for the
OnStar system. See your dealer for
more information about OnStar and
how to subscribe to it. See OnStar
Overview on page 14‑1.

Cleaning the Mirror

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

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Windows

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{

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

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

Power Windows

WARNING

{

Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows.
See Keys on page 2‑1.

The switches on the driver door
armrest are used to control each of
the windows. Each passenger door
has its own window switch.

The power window switches work
while the ignition is in ON/RUN,
ACC/ACCESSORY, or while
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9‑17.

To lower the window, press and hold
the front of the switch to the first
position until the window is at the

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desired level. To raise the window,
pull up and hold the front of the
switch.

Express-Down Window

The driver window switch has an
express-down feature labeled
AUTO. This lets you lower the
window completely without holding
the switch. Press the front of the
switch to the second position and
release.

To stop the window while it is
lowering, briefly pull up on the
switch.

Window Lockout

o (Window Lockout): The driver

window switches also include a
lockout switch. Press the right side
of the switch to prevent the rear
passengers from using their window
switches. The driver can still control
all the windows and the front
passenger can control their own
window with the lockout on.

Press the left side of the switch to
return to normal window operation.
A red bar on the right side of the
switch indicates that the lockout
is off.

Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window, or to extend along the rod,
if available.

Roof

Sunroof

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

The sunroof can only be operated
when the ignition is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9‑17.

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Q (Vent/Express-Open): Press this

switch once to vent the sunroof
when it is closed. When using the
vent, the sunshade should be fully
opened. The sunshade can be
opened or closed manually by
sliding it rearward or forward.

From the vent position, press this
switch again to activate the
express-open feature. Press the
close switch to stop movement of
the sunroof. The sunshade will
automatically open when using
express‐open.

A deflector will automatically pop up
when the sunroof is opened. The
deflector will retract when the
sunroof is closed.

R (Close): Press and hold this

switch until the sunroof motor stops
to close the sunroof, or release the
switch when the desired position
has been reached.

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

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

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

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

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

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

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

Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Rear Seats

Rear Seats (Split Folding) . . . . . 3-7

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-10

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-11

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 3-15

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-16

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 3-18

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-20

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 3-21

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 3-23

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . 3-23

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-29

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-31

Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Infants and Young

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

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-36

Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-38
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH

System) . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . 3-40

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-45

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-45

Securing Child Restraints

(Center Front Seat

Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

Securing Child Restraints

(Right Front Seat

Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

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Head Restraints

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.

Front Seats

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

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

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

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

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Rear Seats

The vehicle's rear seat has head
restraints in the outboard seating
positions that cannot be adjusted.

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

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

WARNING

{

You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.

To adjust the seat:

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

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

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

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Center Seat

The vehicle may have a front center
seat. There are cupholders on the
underside of the seat cushion. To
use them, flip the seat cushion
forward. The seat can also be used
as a storage area by lowering the
seatback. See Center Console
Storage on page 4‑2.

The seatback doubles as an
armrest for the driver or front
passenger when the center seat is
unoccupied.

Power Seat Adjustment

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

.

.

The driver seat may have power
reclining seatbacks. See “Power
Reclining Seatbacks” under
Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.

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

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

Lumbar Adjustment

Manual Lumbar

Move the lever up or down to
increase or decrease lumbar
support.

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{

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

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

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

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

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

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

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.

Seats and Restraints 3-5

To recline a manual seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

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

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

To return the seatback to the upright
position:

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

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

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust a power seatback,
if equipped:

.

Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.

.

Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.

Heated Front Seats

WARNING

{

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

If available, the buttons are on the
climate control panel. To operate,
the ignition must be on.

Press

L or M to heat the driver or

passenger seat cushion and
seatback.

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

The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.

The heated seats are canceled
each time the ignition is turned off.
To use this feature after restarting
the vehicle, press the desired button
again.

Rear Seats

Rear Seats (Split Folding)

Flip and Fold Feature

On vehicles with this feature, the
seat cushions flip forward and the
seatbacks fold down to create an
extended flat cargo area.

To flip the seat cushion and fold the
seatback:

1. Make sure the front seats are
not reclined. The seat cushion
will not flip forward completely if
the front seats are reclined.

2. Flip the seat cushion forward by
pulling up on the tab in the
center of the seat cushion where
the seatback meets the seat
cushion.

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1. Raise the seatback and make

3. Lower the seatback by pulling
forward on the tab on the
outboard side of the seatback.

To return the seats to the normal
position:

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.

(Continued)

2. Make sure the safety belts are

WARNING (CONTINUED)

Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.

sure it latches.

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.

properly stowed over the
seatback in all three seating
positions.

3. Flip the bottom seat cushion
back into place. Push down
firmly on the seat cushion to
make sure it is secure.

When the seat is not in use, the
seatback should be placed in the
upright, locked position, and the
seat cushion should be in the
down position.

Under Seat Storage

The vehicle has a storage area
under the rear seat. See Rear
Storage on page 4‑2.

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Safety Belts

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

WARNING

{

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

(Continued)

WARNING (CONTINUED)

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

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

This vehicle has indicators as a
reminder to buckle the safety belts.
See Safety Belt Reminders on
page 5‑13.

Why Safety Belts Work

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

When you wear a safety belt, you
and the vehicle slow down together.
There is more time to stop because
you stop over a longer distance and,
when worn properly, your strongest
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safety belts. That is why wearing
safety belts makes such good
sense.

Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle

after a crash if I am wearing a
safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

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

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

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety
belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

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

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

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

This section is only for people of
adult size.

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

Children on page 3‑32 or Infants
and Young Children on page 3‑34.

Follow those rules for everyone's
protection.

It is very important for all occupants
to buckle up. Statistics show that
unbelted people are hurt more often
in crashes than those who are
wearing safety belts.

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

.

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

.

Always use the correct buckle
for your seating position.

.

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

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

WARNING

{

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

.

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

.

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

.

Never route the lap or
shoulder belt over an
armrest.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

All seating positions in the vehicle
have a lap-shoulder belt except for
the center front passenger position
(if equipped), which has a lap belt.
See Lap Belt on page 3‑15 for more
information.

The following instructions explain
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt
properly.

1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is
adjustable, so you can sit up
straight. To see how, see “Seats”
in the Index.

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2. Pick up the latch plate and pull
the belt across you. Do not let it
get twisted.

The lap-shoulder belt may lock if
you pull the belt across you very
quickly. If this happens, let the
belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Then pull the belt across you
more slowly.

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

Engaging the child restraint
locking feature in the right front
seating position may affect the
passenger sensing system. See

Passenger Sensing System on
page 3‑25.

3. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks.

If the latch plate will not go fully
into the buckle, check if the
correct buckle is being used.

Pull up on the latch plate to
make sure it is secure. If the belt
is not long enough, see Safety
Belt Extender on page 3‑16.

Position the release button on
the buckle so that the safety belt
could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.

4. If equipped with a shoulder belt
height adjuster, move it to the
height that is right for you. See
“Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster”
in this section for instructions on
use and important safety
information.

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

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

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

Before a door is closed, be sure the
belt is out of the way. If a door is
slammed against a safety belt,
damage can occur to both the
safety belt and the vehicle.

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

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

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

to Wear Safety Belts Properly on
page 3‑10.

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

You can move the adjuster up just
by pushing up on the shoulder belt
guide.

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

Safety Belt Pretensioners

This vehicle has safety belt
pretensioners for front outboard
occupants. Although the safety belt
pretensioners cannot be seen, they
are part of the safety belt assembly.
They can help tighten the safety
belts during the early stages of a
moderate to severe frontal and 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.

Pretensioners work only once. If the
pretensioners activate in a crash,
they will need to be replaced, and

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probably other new parts for the
vehicle's safety belt system. See

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts
after a Crash on page 3‑17.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort
Guides

Rear safety belt comfort guides may
provide added safety belt comfort
for older children who have
outgrown booster seats and for
some adults. When installed and
properly adjusted, the comfort guide
positions the belt away from the
neck and head.

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

1. Pull the guide out from the
pocket on the edge of the
seatback.

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

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

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

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and across the chest. These parts
of the body are best able to take
belt restraining forces.

4. Buckle, position, and release
the safety belt as described
previously in this section. Make
sure the shoulder portion of the
belt is on the shoulder and not
falling off of it. The belt should
be close to, but not contacting,
the neck.

To remove and store the comfort
guide, squeeze the belt edges
together so that the safety belt can
be removed from the guide. Slide
the guide into the storage pocket on
the edge of the seatback.

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

Safety belts work for everyone,
including pregnant women. Like all
occupants, they are more likely to
be seriously injured if they do not
wear safety belts.

A pregnant woman should wear a
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap
portion should be worn as low as
possible, below the rounding,
throughout the pregnancy.

The best way to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a safety
belt is worn properly, it is more likely
that the fetus will not be hurt in a
crash. For pregnant women, as for
anyone, the key to making safety
belts effective is wearing them
properly.

Lap Belt

This section is only for the lap belt.
To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder
belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on
page 3‑11.

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

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

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

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

If the belt is not long enough, see
Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑16.

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

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.

Safety System Check

Now and then, check that the safety
belt reminder light, safety belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are all working properly.
Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts
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from doing its job. See your dealer
to have it repaired. Torn or frayed
safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under
impact forces. If a belt is torn or
frayed, get a new one right away.

Make sure the safety belt reminder
light is working. See Safety Belt
Reminders on page 5‑13.

Keep safety belts clean and dry.
See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑17.

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

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

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

WARNING

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

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

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

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

Have the safety belt pretensioners
checked if the vehicle has been in a
crash, or if the airbag readiness light
stays on after you start the vehicle
or while you are driving. See Airbag
Readiness Light on page 5‑13.

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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.

.

A seat‐mounted side impact
airbag for the driver.

.

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

.

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

.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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? on page 3‑21.

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

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

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

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

Children on page 3‑32 or Infants
and Young Children on
page 3‑34.

There is an airbag readiness light
on the instrument panel cluster,
which shows the airbag symbol.

The system checks the airbag
electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. See Airbag
Readiness Light on page 5‑13 for
more information.

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Where Are the Airbags?

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

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

the passenger side.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

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Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

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If something is between an
occupant and an airbag, the
airbag might not inflate properly
or it might force the object into
that person causing severe injury

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

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

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

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

Frontal airbags are designed to
inflate in moderate to severe frontal
or near frontal crashes to help
reduce the potential for severe
injuries mainly to the driver's or right
front passenger's head and chest.
However, they are only designed to
inflate if the impact exceeds a
predetermined deployment
threshold. Deployment thresholds
are used to predict how severe a
crash is likely to be in time for the
airbags to inflate and help restrain
the occupants.

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

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

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

.

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

.

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

The vehicle has seat-mounted side
impact and roof-rail airbags. See
Airbag System on page 3‑18.
Seat-mounted side impact and
roof-rail airbags are intended to
inflate in moderate to severe side
crashes. Seat-mounted side impact
and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the
crash severity is above the system's

designed threshold level. The
threshold level can vary with
specific vehicle design.

Roof-rail airbags are not intended to
inflate in rollovers or rear impacts.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag
is intended to deploy on the side of
the vehicle that is struck. Both
roof-rail airbags will deploy when
either side of the vehicle is struck.

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

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What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

In a deployment event, the sensing
system sends an electrical signal
triggering a release of gas from the
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the
airbag causing the bag to break out
of the cover and deploy. The inflator,
the airbag, and related hardware are
all part of the airbag module.

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

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

In moderate to severe frontal or
near frontal collisions, even belted
occupants can contact the steering
wheel or the instrument panel. In
moderate to severe side collisions,
even belted occupants can contact
the inside of the vehicle.

Airbags supplement the protection
provided by safety belts. Frontal
airbags distribute the force of the
impact more evenly over the
occupant's upper body, stopping the
occupant more gradually.
Seat-mounted side impact and
roof-rail airbags distribute the force
of the impact more evenly over the
occupant's upper body.

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

Should an Airbag Inflate? on
page 3‑21 for more information.

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

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

After the frontal airbags and
seat-mounted side impact airbags
inflate, they quickly deflate, so
quickly that some people may not
even realize an airbag inflated.
Roof-rail airbags may still be at least
partially inflated for some time after
they deploy. Some components of
the airbag module may be hot for
several minutes. For location of the
airbag modules, see What Makes
an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑23.

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

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

The vehicle has a feature that may
automatically unlock the doors, turn
on the interior lamps and hazard
warning flashers, and shut off the

fuel system after the airbags inflate.
You can lock the doors, turn off the
interior lamps and hazard warning
flashers by using the controls for
those features.

WARNING

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

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

In many crashes severe enough to
inflate the airbag, windshields are
broken by vehicle deformation.

Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the right front
passenger airbag.

.

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

.

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

Recording and Privacy on
page 13‑13 and Event Data
Recorders on page 13‑14.

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

Passenger Sensing System

The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the right front
passenger position. The passenger
airbag status indicator will be visible
on the instrument panel when the
vehicle is started.

United States

Canada

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

Airbag Status Indicator on
page 5‑14.

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

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

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

We recommend that children be
secured in a rear seat, including: an
infant or a child riding in a
rear-facing child restraint; a child
riding in a forward-facing child seat;

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an older child riding in a booster
seat; and children, who are large
enough, using safety belts.

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

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

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

.

WARNING (CONTINUED)

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

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

The right front passenger seat is
unoccupied.

.

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

.

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

.

Or, if there is a critical problem
with the airbag system or the
passenger sensing system.

When the passenger sensing
system has turned off the right front
passenger frontal airbag, the off
indicator will light and stay lit to
remind you that the airbag is off.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 5‑14.

The passenger sensing system is
designed to turn on (may inflate) the
right front passenger frontal airbag
anytime the system senses that a
person of adult size is sitting
properly in the right front passenger
seat. When the passenger sensing
system has allowed the airbag to be
enabled, the on indicator will light
and stay lit to remind you that the
airbag is active.

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

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If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness
Light on page 5‑13 for more
information, including important
safety information.

If the On Indicator is Lit for a
Child Restraint

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

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the child restraint from
the vehicle.

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

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

Securing Child Restraints (Right
Front Seat Position) on
page 3‑48 or Securing Child
Restraints (Center Front Seat
Position) on page 3‑47 or
Securing Child Restraints (Rear
Seat) on page 3‑45.

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

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

6. Restart the vehicle.

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

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

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

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove any additional material
from the seat, such as blankets,
cushions, seat covers, seat
heaters, seat massagers, a
laptop, or other electronic
devices.

3. Place the seatback in the fully
upright position.

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

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

Additional Factors Affecting
System Operation

Safety belts help keep the
passenger in position on the seat
during vehicle maneuvers and
braking, which helps the passenger
sensing system maintain the
passenger airbag status. See
“Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints”

in the Index for additional
information about the importance of
proper restraint use.

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

the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
page 3‑29 for more information

about modifications that can affect
how the system operates.

A wet seat can affect the
performance of the passenger
sensing system. Here is how:

.

The passenger sensing system
may turn off the passenger
airbag when liquid is soaked into
the seat. If this happens, the off

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indicator will be lit, and the
airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel will also be lit.

.

Liquid pooled on the seat that
has not soaked in may make it
more likely that the passenger
sensing system will enable
(turn on) the passenger airbag
while a child restraint or child
occupant is on the seat. If the
passenger airbag is turned on,
the on indicator will be lit.

If the passenger seat gets wet, dry
the seat immediately. If the airbag
readiness light is lit, do not install a
child restraint or allow anyone to
occupy the seat. See Airbag
Readiness Light on page 5‑13 for
important safety information.

The on indicator may be lit if an
object, such as a briefcase,
handbag, grocery bag, laptop or
other electronic device, is put on an
unoccupied seat. If this is not
desired, remove the object from
the seat.

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

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

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

Service Publications Ordering
Information on page 13‑11.

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

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Q: Is there anything I might add

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

A: Yes. If you add things that

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

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

In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for
the right front passenger
position, which includes sensors
that are part of the passenger's
seat. The passenger sensing
system may not operate properly
if the original seat trim is
replaced with non-GM covers,
upholstery or trim, or with
GM covers, upholstery or trim
designed for a different vehicle.

Any object, such as an
aftermarket seat heater or a
comfort enhancing pad or
device, installed under or on top
of the seat fabric, could also
interfere with the operation of
the passenger sensing system.
This could either prevent proper
deployment of the passenger
airbag(s) or prevent the
passenger sensing system from
properly turning off the
passenger airbag(s). See

Passenger Sensing System on
page 3‑25.

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

Satisfaction Procedure on
page 13‑1.

Q: Because I have a disability,

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

A: If you have questions, call

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

Satisfaction Procedure on
page 13‑1.

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

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Airbag System Check

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

Airbag Readiness Light on
page 5‑13.

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

Where Are the Airbags? on
page 3‑20. See your dealer for

service.

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

WARNING

{

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

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

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

Airbag Readiness Light on
page 5‑13.

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Child Restraints

Older Children

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

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

.

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

.

Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.
Does the shoulder belt rest on
the shoulder? If yes, continue.
If no, try using the rear safety
belt comfort guide. See “Rear
Safety Belt Comfort Guides”
under Lap-Shoulder Belt on
page 3‑11. 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.

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 3‑11.

According to accident statistics,
children and infants are safer when
properly restrained in a child

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restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating
position.

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

WARNING

{

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

WARNING

{

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

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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 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

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110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's
arms. An infant should be
secured in an appropriate
restraint.

WARNING

{

Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured

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or killed. Never put a rear-facing
child restraint in the right front
seat. Secure a rear-facing child
restraint in a rear seat. It is also
better to secure a forward-facing
child restraint in a rear seat. If you
must secure a forward-facing
child restraint in the right front
seat, always move the front
passenger seat as far back as it
will go.

Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which

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

For most basic types of child
restraints, there are many
different models available. When
purchasing a child restraint, be
sure it is designed to be used in
a motor vehicle. If it is, the
restraint will have a label saying
that it meets federal motor
vehicle safety standards.

The restraint manufacturer
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. In a
crash, if an infant is in a
rear-facing child restraint, the
crash forces can be distributed
across the strongest part of an
infant's body, the back and
shoulders. Infants should always
be secured in rear-facing child
restraints.

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.

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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 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.

Rear-Facing Infant Seat

Forward-Facing Child Seat

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

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Booster Seats

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

Securing an Add-On Child
Restraint in the Vehicle

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.

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

Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) on page 3‑40.

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

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

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

In some areas, Certified Child
Passenger Safety Technicians
(CPSTs) are available to inspect
and demonstrate how to correctly
use and install child restraints.

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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.

A label on your 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

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fail-safe. No one can guarantee
that an airbag will not deploy
under some unusual
circumstance, even though
it is turned off.

Secure rear-facing child restraints
in a rear seat, even if the airbag
is off. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint in
the 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
on page 3‑25 for additional
information.

WARNING

{

A child in a child restraint in the
center front seat can be badly
injured or killed by the frontal
airbags if they inflate. Never
secure a child restraint in the
center front seat. It is always
better to secure a child restraint in
a rear seat.

Do not use child restraints in the
center front seat position.

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.

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
your vehicle — even when no child
is in it.

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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

The LATCH system secures a child
restraint during driving or in a crash.
LATCH attachments on the child
restraint are used to attach the child
restraint to the anchors in the
vehicle. This system is designed to
make installation of a child restraint
easier.

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 installed 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.

Lower Anchors

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).

Top Tether Anchor

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.

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The 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.

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

Rear Seat

i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

j (Lower Anchor): Seating

positions with two lower anchors.

To assist in locating the lower
anchors, each seating position with
lower anchors has two labels, near
the crease between the seatback
and the seat cushion.

To assist in locating the top tether
anchors, the top tether anchor
symbol is on the cover.

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The top tether anchors are under
the covers on the rear seatback filler
panel. Be sure to use an anchor on
the same side of the vehicle as the
seating position where the child
restraint will be placed.

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 on page 3‑38 for
additional information.

Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH
System

WARNING

{

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.

WARNING

{

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

{

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

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of the retractor to set the lock,
if the vehicle has one, after the
child restraint has been installed.

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.

If you need to secure more than one
child restraint in the rear seat, see

Where to Put the Restraint on
page 3‑38.

This system is designed to make
the installation of child restraints
easier. When using lower anchors,
do not use the vehicle's safety belts.
Instead, use the vehicle's anchors
and child restraint attachments to
secure the restraints. Some
restraints also use another vehicle
anchor to secure a top tether.

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. Find the top tether anchor.

2.2. Open the top tether anchor

cover to expose the anchor.

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2.3. Route, attach, and tighten
the top tether according to
your child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions:

If the position you are using
has a fixed headrest and
you are using a single
tether, route the tether over
the head restraint.

If the position you are using
has a fixed headrest and
you are using a dual tether,
route the tether around the
head restraint.

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If you are using a single
tether in the center seating
position without a headrest,
route the single tether over
the seatback.

If you are using a dual
tether in the center seating
position without a headrest,
route the dual tether over
the seatback.

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.

Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash

WARNING

{

A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly
secure the child restraint,
resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make
sure the LATCH system is
working properly after a crash,
see your dealer to have the
system inspected and any
necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.

If the vehicle has the LATCH system
and it was being used during a
crash, new LATCH system parts
may be needed.

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

Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)

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
System) on page 3‑40 for how and

where to install the child 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 System) on
page 3‑40 for top tether anchor

locations.

Do not secure a child seat in a
position without a top tether anchor
if a national or local law requires

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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.

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 3‑38.

1. Put the child restraint on
the seat.

2. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions of
the vehicle 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.

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.

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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.

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
System) on page 3‑40 for 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.

Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)

WARNING

{

A child in a child restraint in the
center front seat can be badly
injured or killed by the frontal
airbags if they inflate. Never
secure a child restraint in the
center front seat. It is always
better to secure a child restraint
in a rear seat.

Do not use child restraints in the
center front seat position.

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Securing Child Restraints (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 3‑38.

In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system which is
designed to turn off the right front
passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. See Passenger

Sensing System on page 3‑25 and
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
on page 5‑14 for more information,

including important safety
information.

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.

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

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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
on page 3‑25 for additional
information.

If the child restraint has the LATCH
system, see Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) on page 3‑40 for how and

where to install the child restraint
using LATCH. If a child restraint is
secured using a safety belt and it
uses a top tether, see for top tether
anchor locations.

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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.

When 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 stay lit
when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 5‑14.

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.

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.

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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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. 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 airbag is off, the off indicator in
the passenger airbag status
indicator will come on and stay on
when the vehicle is started.

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 on page 3‑25 for more
information.

To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and
let it return to the stowed position.

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Storage

Storage Compartments

Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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

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

Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2

Additional Storage Features

Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Storage
Compartments

Glove Box

Lift up on the glove box lever to
open it.

Cupholders

Cupholders may be built into the
front center console, front portion of
the front center seat, and rear
armrest of the vehicle.

Sunglasses Storage

A storage compartment for
sunglasses may be located above
the rearview mirror. Push on the
cover to open the compartment.

Armrest Storage

For vehicles with a rear seat
armrest, pull the tab on the armrest
forward to access it.

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Rear Storage

For vehicles with a split folding rear
seat, there are two storage areas
underneath. Pull the tab(s) located
by the passenger side safety belt
buckle and the driver side rear seat
to access the storage areas. See

Rear Seats (Split Folding) on
page 3‑7 for more information.

Additional Storage Features

Convenience Net

For vehicles with a convenience net,
it is located in the rear. Use it to
store small loads as far forward as
possible. The net should not be
used to store heavy loads.

Center Console Storage

For vehicles with a front center
console storage area, open it by
pulling up on the latch located in the
front of the console cover. There
may be a removable tray inside.

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Instruments and Controls

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 5-3

Windshield Wiper/Washer .... . 5-3

Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 5-7

Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

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

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Odometer . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 5-11

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Fuel Gauge . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . 5-11

Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 5-12

Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-13

Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-13

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . 5-14

Charging System Light . . . . . . 5-15

Malfunction

Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Brake System Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) Off Light . . . . . .. . . .. . . 5-19

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC)/Traction Control

System (TCS) Indicator/

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-21

Security Light . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 5-21

High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . 5-22

Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Information Displays

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Battery Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 5-27

Brake System Messages . . . . 5-27

Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Engine Cooling System

Messages . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 5-28

Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-29

Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-30

Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-30

Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-30

Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

Ride Control System

Messages . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 5-31

Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-32

Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-32

Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-34

Vehicle Reminder

Messages . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 5-34

Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-34

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Vehicle Personalization

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-34

Universal Remote System

Universal Remote System . . . 5-40
Universal Remote System

Programming . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 5-40

Universal Remote System

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment

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

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Hold the wheel and pull the lever

2. Move the steering wheel up

toward you.

or down.

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

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

Steering Wheel Controls

Vehicles with audio steering wheel
controls could differ depending on
the vehicle's options. Some audio
controls can be adjusted at the
steering wheel.

w (Next): Press to go to the next

radio station stored as a favorite,
or the next track if a CD is playing.

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c / x (Previous/End): Press to

go to the previous radio station
stored as a favorite, go to the next
track if a CD is playing, reject an
incoming call, or end a current call.

b / g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press

to silence the vehicle speakers only.
Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with OnStar
Bluetooth

®

systems, press and hold

®

or

b / g for longer than two seconds to

interact with those systems. See

OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 and
Bluetooth on page 7‑20 for more

information.

SRCE (Source): Press to choose
between the radio (AM, FM, XM),
CD, and auxiliary input jack.

e − e (Volume): Press to

+

increase or to decrease the radio
volume.

¨ (Seek): Press to go to the next

radio station while in AM, FM,
or XM. Press

track or chapter while sourced to
the CD.

¨ to go to the next

Horn

Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to sound
the horn.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Turn the band with the wiper symbol
to control the windshield wipers.

8 (Mist): Single wipe, turn to 8 ,

then release. Several wipes, hold
the band on

8 longer.

9 (Off): Turns the windshield

wipers off.

6 (Adjustable Interval Wipes):

Turn the band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent
wipes.

6 (Low Speed): Slow wipes.
? (High Speed): Fast wipes.

Clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged wiper blades
should be replaced. See Wiper
Blade Replacement on page 10‑21.

Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. A circuit breaker will
stop the motor until it cools down.

Windshield Washer

Push the paddle L at the top of the

lever to spray washer fluid on the
windshield. The wipers run for
several sweeps and then either stop
or return to the preset speed.
The ignition key must be in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for this to
work. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑16.

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WARNING

{

In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.

When the vehicle is low on washer
fluid, the WASHER FLUID LOW
ADD FLUID displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) for
60 seconds. When the ignition is
turned off, this message displays
again for three seconds to remind
you that the fluid level is low.

Until the fluid reservoir is refilled,
every time the vehicle is started, the
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID
message displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) for
60 seconds. See Washer Fluid
Messages on page 5‑34.

Compass

This vehicle may have a compass in
the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Compass Zone

Your dealer will set the correct zone
for your location.

Under certain circumstances, such
as during a long distance
cross-country trip or moving to a
new state or province, it will be
necessary to compensate for
compass variance by resetting the
zone through the DIC if the zone is
not set correctly.

Compass variance is the difference
between the earth's magnetic north
and true geographic north. If the
compass is not set to the zone
where you live, the compass may
give false readings. The compass
must be set to the variance zone in
which the vehicle is traveling.

To adjust for compass variance, use
the following procedure:

Compass Variance (Zone)
Procedure

1. Do not set the compass zone
when the vehicle is moving. Only
set it when the vehicle is in
P (Park).

T until PRESS V TO

Press
CHANGE COMPASS ZONE
displays.