Chevrolet Orlando 2012 User Manual

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

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

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

Vehicle Features. . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Performance and

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

Keys, Doors, and

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

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

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . ..... . .2-9

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-12

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

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

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

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

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

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

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

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

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

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

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-5

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

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

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-22

Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-32

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

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

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

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

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

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

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....7-10

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16

Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7-21

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 7-32

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

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

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

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

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

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-23

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-29

Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-32

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-35

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-46

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

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

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

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-25

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-79

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

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

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

Special Application

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

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Recommended Fluids,

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

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-16

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

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

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

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

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

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

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

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

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

OnStar Additional

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

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

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Introduction iii

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and ORLANDO are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

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

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Propriétaires Canadiens

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

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

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

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

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20941263 B Second Printing

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Using this Manual

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

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

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

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

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

{

WARNING

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

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

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

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

M : This symbol is shown when

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

* : This symbol is shown when

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

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Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.

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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2 NOTES

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

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

Initial Drive Information

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8

Safety Belts . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Steering Wheel

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

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-12

Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-13

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-16

Bluetooth

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

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Navigation System . . . . . . . .. . . 1-18

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-18

Storage Compartments . . . . . . 1-19

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

StabiliTrak

System . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-20

Tire Sealant and

Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-20

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-21

Driving for Better Fuel

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

Roadside Assistance

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

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

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Instrument Panel

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑6.

B. Turn and Lane-Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change

Signals on page 6‑4.

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2.

C. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9.

D. Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑3.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5.

E. Infotainment on page 7‑1.

F. Infotainment Display.

G. Light Sensor. See Automatic

Headlamp System on page 6‑3.

H. Instrument Panel Storage on

page 4‑1.

USB Port and Auxiliary Input Jack (Inside Instrument Panel Storage). See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18.

I. CD Player on page 7‑16.

J. TCS/StabiliTrak Button. See

StabiliTrak

System on

page 9‑31.

K. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.

L. Front Storage on page 4‑1.

M. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13.

N. Cruise Control on page 9‑32.

O. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

P. Horn on page 5‑3.

Q. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑3.

R. Power Door Locks on page 2‑7.

S. Heated Front Seats on page 3‑7

(If Equipped).

T. Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1.

Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3.

U. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission on page 9‑23 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑25.

V. Parking Brake on page 9‑28.

W. Power Outlets on page 5‑6.

X. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6‑3.

Y. Passenger Safety Belt

Reminder Light. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑11.

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Initial Drive Information

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.

RKE Transmitter with Remote

Start Shown

Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks.

K : Press to unlock the driver door

or all doors.

Q : Press to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑32.

7 : Press and hold briefly to locate

the vehicle. Press and hold for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.

See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote

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

Remote Vehicle Start

For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be started from outside the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold

/ until

the turn signal lamps flash, or for about two seconds if the vehicle is not in view.

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When the engine 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 off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the vehicle from outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key. From inside the vehicle, use the power door lock switch.

See Door Locks on page 2‑6.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock switch is on the instrument panel.

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

See Power Door Locks on page 2‑7.

Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.

Press o { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light comes on when activated.

The rear door power windows are also disabled.

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Press o { again to deactivate the lockout switch.

If the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be working properly.

See Safety Locks on page 2‑8.

Liftgate

Unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate.

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

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

Always close the liftgate before driving.

For more information see Liftgate on page 2‑8.

Windows

Power Windows

On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the doors.

Push the switch down to open the window. Pull the front of the switch up to close it.

For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑14.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

Seat Position

To adjust a manual seat:

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

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

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

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See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information.

Height Adjustment

If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat.

Power Seats

To adjust the power driver seat:

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

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

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

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more information.

Reclining Seatbacks

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

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

Do not lean against the seatback while adjusting it.

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

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To return the seatback to an upright position:

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

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

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5 for more information.

Second Row Seats

The second row seats can be tumbled to provide access to the third row seat, and the seatbacks can be reclined or folded forward.

See Second Row Seats on page 3‑8 for more information.

Third Row Seats

The third row seats can be stowed for more cargo space. See Third Row Seats on page 3‑12 for more information.

Heated Seats

Automatic Climate Control System

Buttons Shown

If available, the buttons are on the instrument panel, near the center. To operate, the engine must be running.

Press

L or M to heat the driver or

passenger seat.

See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑7 for more information.

Head Restraint Adjustment

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

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

For more information see Head

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

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Safety Belts

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

Safety Belts on page 3‑16.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑17.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑18.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑41.

Mirror Adjustment

Manual Mirrors

Vehicles with a manual mirror adjustment have controls next to each mirror.

See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑11.

Power Mirrors

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

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Turn the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.

2. Move the control to adjust the mirror.

3. Turn the selector switch to the

)

position to deselect the mirror.

See Power Mirrors on page 2‑11.

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Interior Mirror

Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view of behind your vehicle. Adjust the inside rearview mirror by moving it up and down or side to side. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑12.

On vehicles with an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror, the mirror reduces glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature and indicator light come on each time the vehicle is started. See

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑12.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

The vehicle may have a tilt or tilt and telescoping steering wheel.

Tilt Steering Wheel

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever (A) down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Push the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever (A) down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

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

4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamp controls are located in the headliner.

( : Press to turn the lamps off,

even when a door is open.

H : Press to turn the lamps on

automatically when a door is opened.

' : Press to turn on the dome

lamps.

Reading Lamps

The reading lamps are located in the overhead console.

# or $ : Press the button near

each lamp to turn it on or off.

For more interior lamps information, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

Exterior Lighting

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

O : Briefly turn to this position to

turn the automatic light control off or on again.

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

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; : Turns on the parking lamps,

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

5 : Turns on the headlamps,

parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on.

# : For vehicles with fog lamps,

press to turn the lamps on or off.

For more information, see:

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑2.

Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column.

Move the lever to one of the following positions:

8 : Use for a single wipe. Move

the lever to

8 and then release.

The wipers stop after one wipe.

( : Use to turn the wipers off.

3 : Turn the 3 band up for more

frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

1: Use for slow wipes.

2: Use for fast wipes.

Windshield Washer

Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached.

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Rear Window Wiper/Washer

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

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

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

Z : For continuous rear window

wipes.

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

lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever returns to its starting position when released.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on

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

Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems.

Vehicles without Air Conditioning

A. Temperature Control

B. Bi-level Air Mode

C. Floor Air Mode

D. Vent Air Mode

E. Fan Control

F. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats (If Equipped)

G. Rear Window Defogger

H. Defog

I. Defrost

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Vehicles with Air Conditioning

A. Temperature Control

B. Bi-level Air Mode

C. Floor Air Mode

D. Vent Air Mode

E. Fan Control

F. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats (If Equipped)

G. Rear Window Defogger

H. Recirculation

I. Defog

J. Air Conditioning

K. Defrost

Automatic Climate Control System

A. Temperature Control

B. Rear Window Defogger

C. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

D. Defrost

E. Fan Control

F. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats (If Equipped)

G. Power

H. Recirculation

I. MODE (Air Delivery Mode)

J. AQS (Air Quality Sensor)

K. Air Conditioning

See Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3

(If Equipped).

Transmission

Driver Shift Control (DSC)

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

1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to the left into the (+) or (−) manual position.

2. Press the shift lever forward (+) to upshift or rearward (−) to downshift. An M and the current gear will be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).

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See Manual Mode on page 9‑24.

Up‐Shift Light

If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it will have an up-shift light that indicates when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy.

See Manual Transmission on page 9‑25.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

: Press to turn the system on

and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

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

MENU: Turn to select radio stations. Press to select a menu.

g : Press to seek the previous

station or track.

l : Press to seek the next station

or track.

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

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

For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑5.

Storing a Favorite Station

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

To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding numeric button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard.

For more information, see “Storing a Station as a Favorite” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑10.

Setting the Clock

Adjusting the Time

1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time Settings.

2. Select Set Time.

3. Turn the MENU knob to adjust the highlighted number.

4. Press the MENU knob to select the next number.

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5. To save the time and return to the Time Settings menu, press the BACK button at any time or press the MENU knob after adjusting the minutes.

Setting the 12/24 Hour Format

1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time Settings.

2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.

3. Press the MENU knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format.

For more information, see Clock on page 5‑5.

Satellite Radio

Vehicles with an XM™ satellite radio tuner and a valid XM satellite radio subscription can receive XM programming.

XM Satellite Radio Service

XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of

programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service.

For more information refer to:

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

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

For more information, see Satellite Radio on page 7‑12.

Portable Audio Devices

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

For more information, see Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18.

Bluetooth

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

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

See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)

on page 7‑26 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑23 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑21.

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Steering Wheel Controls

For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

b / g : Press to interact with the

available Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system.

$ / i : Press to silence the

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

_ SRC ^ : Turn _ or ^ to select a

radio band or audio source.

Press

_ or ^ to select the next or

previous favorite radio station, CD, or MP3 track.

Press SRC to change between radio and CD or DVD.

x −: Press + to increase or − to

decrease the volume.

For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3.

Cruise Control

For vehicles with cruise control:

1 : Press to turn the cruise control

system on and off.

RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to resume a previously set speed or to accelerate.

SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down to set a speed or to make the vehicle decelerate.

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* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 9‑32.

Navigation System

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

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

See the navigation system manual for more information.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

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

A. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear

the menu item when it is displayed.

w / x : Use the thumbwheel

to scroll through the items in each menu.

C. MENU: Press to display the

Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. This button is

also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.

For more information, see Driver

Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information.

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

See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑35 for more information.

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Storage Compartments

This vehicle has a cargo management system located in the rear of the vehicle.

To remove the cargo management cover, see Cargo Management System on page 4‑4.

Power Outlets

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

The vehicle has three accessory power outlets: in front of the cupholders, at the rear of the center floor console and in the rear cargo area.

See Power Outlets on page 5‑6.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

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

To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button. The TCS/StabiliTrak

button has the

g symbol and is

located on the instrument panel.

i illuminates and the

appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑30.

Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak button again to turn traction control back on.

For more information, see Traction

Control System (TCS) on page 9‑29.

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StabiliTrak®System

The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started.

To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the TCS/StabiliTrak button, until

i and g illuminate and the

appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑30. The TCS/StabiliTrak button has

the

g symbol and is located on

the instrument panel,

Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see

StabiliTrak

System on page 9‑31.

Tire Pressure Monitor

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

The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

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

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

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑45.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

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

See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑58 for complete operating information.

If the vehicle came with a spare tire and tire changing equipment, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑56.

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Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message or Code 82 DIC message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

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

2. Press the DIC MENU button on the turn signal lever to enter the Vehicle Information Menu. Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the menu items until you reach REMAINING OIL LIFE.

3. Press the SET/CLR button to reset the oil life at 100%.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑9.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

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

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

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

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: 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 for more information.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar

If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the

Q button

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

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Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.

Online Owner Center

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

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

Canada: chevroletowner.ca

OnStar

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

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Keys and Locks

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doors

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 2-8

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-9

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-10

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 2-11

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-11

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 2-12

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-12

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 2-14

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 2-17

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-17

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Keys and Locks

Keys

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WARNING

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

The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks.

Press the key release button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key blade. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key.

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

See your dealer if a new key is needed.

If locked out of the vehicle, see

Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑5.

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for information

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

If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:

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

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

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

The RKE transmitter will work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3.

RKE Transmitter with Remote

Start Shown

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The following may be available:

Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.

The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking. See “Locking Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑32.

If the driver door is open when

Q is

pressed and Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is enabled through vehicle personalization, all doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑32.

Pressing

Q may also arm the

theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2‑9.

K (Unlock): Press to unlock the

driver door or all doors. See “Door Unlock Options” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑32.

The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate unlocking. See “Unlock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑32.

Pressing

K will disarm the

theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2‑9.

7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic

Alarm): Press and hold briefly to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps.

Press and hold

7 for at least

two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds,

or until

7 is pressed again or the

key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN.

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): For

vehicles with this feature, press

and then press and hold / to start the engine from outside the vehicle

using the RKE transmitter. See

Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5

for additional information.

The buttons on the keys are disabled when there is a key in the ignition.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

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

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Battery Replacement

The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery:

1. Extend the key blade and open the battery cover on the back of the transmitter by prying with a finger.

2. Remove the used battery by pushing on the battery and sliding it toward the key blade.

3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Push the battery down until it is held in place. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

4. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter.

Remote Vehicle Start

The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle.

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): This

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

Vehicles with an automatic climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperature during a remote start. A vehicle without automatic climate control will default to the last used heating or cooling mode. Once the key is turned to ON/RUN, the climate control system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was last set to. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑7 for more information.

Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws require a person using remote start

to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements.

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3 for additional

information.

Starting the Vehicle

To start the engine using the remote start feature:

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold

/ until

the turn signal lamps flash, or for about two seconds if the vehicle is not in view.

When the engine 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.

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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.

Start the vehicle before driving.

Extending Engine Run Time

For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1–3 while the engine is still running. The remote start can be extended once.

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

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

A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start with an extension, is allowed between ignition cycles.

The vehicle's ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again.

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 off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work

The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:

The key is in the ignition (key access) or if the key is in the vehicle (keyless access).

The hood is not closed.

The hazard warning flashers are on.

The malfunction indicator lamp is on.

The engine coolant temperature is too high.

The oil pressure is low.

Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote start with an extension, have already been used.

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

Door Locks

{

WARNING

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

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

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

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

To lock or unlock a door from outside the vehicle, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. From inside the vehicle, use the power door lock switch.

The doors can also be unlocked from the inside by pulling the door handle. Pulling the door handle again unlatches the door.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock switch is on the instrument panel.

Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the

doors.

Automatic Door Locks

Automatic Door Lock

The doors are programmed to automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park).

The automatic door lock feature cannot be disabled.

Automatic Door Unlock

The doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P (Park).

See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑32.

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Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.

Press o { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light comes on when activated.

The rear door power windows are also disabled.

Press

o { again to deactivate the

lockout switch.

If the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be working properly.

Doors

Liftgate

{

WARNING

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

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

Close all of the windows.

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

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

For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑21.

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

Unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate.

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

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

Always close the liftgate before driving.

Vehicle Security

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

Vehicle Alarm System

This vehicle has a theft alarm system.

Arming the System

To arm the system, use the power door lock switch or the RKE transmitter to lock the vehicle while exiting with the vehicle turned off.

The alarm arms after about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.

Press

Q again and the system arms

immediately.

The security light, located in the center of the instrument panel, will flash slowly.

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Disarming the System

To disarm the system press K on the RKE transmitter.

Turning off the System Alarm

If there is an attempt to open the doors, liftgate, or hood without first

pressing

K on the transmitter, the

system alarm will be activated. The exterior lamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds.

To turn off the system alarm press

K on the RKE transmitter.

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 a passive theft-deterrent system.

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

The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition.

The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system. Only an authorized key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged.

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

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

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

If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try another ignition key. If the engine does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be damaged. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made.

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

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Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

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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 convex shaped mirror reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate distances.

Manual Mirrors

Some vehicles have outside mirrors that can be manually adjusted.

Controls for the outside manual mirrors are located next to each mirror.

Power Mirrors

Vehicles with power mirrors have controls on the driver door.

To adjust the mirrors:

1. Turn the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.

2. Move the control to adjust the mirror.

3. Turn the selector switch to the

)

position to deselect the mirror.

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Folding Mirrors

Push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return to its original position.

Heated Mirrors

The vehicle may have heated mirrors.

= (Rear Window Defogger):

Press to heat the outside rearview mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control

Systems on page 8‑1 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3

for more information.

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Cleaning the Mirror

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

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

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

Vehicles with OnStar have three 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.

Cleaning the Mirror

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

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Child-View Mirror

Push up and release, the mirror will open automatically.

Push the mirror back up when not in use.

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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WARNING

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

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

Power Windows

{

WARNING

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

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

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15

On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the doors.

Push the switch down to open the window. Pull the front of the switch up to close it.

The switches work when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19.

Express Window Operation

Your vehicle may have windows with an express-up or down feature. This feature allows the window to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. Passenger side and rear windows only have express-down. Pull a window switch up or push it down all the way, release it, and the window goes down or up automatically. Stop the window by pushing or pulling the switch.

Obstacle Detection Feature

If equipped with express-up, and an object is in the path of the window when closing, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe cold and/ or ice may also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed.

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

Programming the Power Windows

If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery.

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To program each front window:

1. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, close all doors.

2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open.

3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed.

4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed.

The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows.

Window Lockout

The rear window lockout switch is on the driver door. This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position.

Press

o { to activate the rear

window lockout switch. The indicator light comes on when activated.

The rear door locks are also disabled.

Press

o { again to deactivate the

lockout switch.

If the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be working properly.

Overload Feature

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

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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.

Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror

Pull the visor down and lift the cover to access the mirror. A light comes on when the cover is lifted and goes out when it is closed.

Roof

Sunroof

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

The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19 for more information.

To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the first detent position.

To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again.

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

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

The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure.

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

Sunshade

The sunshade is manually operated. Close or open the sunshade by sliding. When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade is always open.

Safety Function

If the sunroof has any resistance during automatic closing, it will immediately stop and reverse.

To override the safety function, press and hold the close sunroof switch. The sunroof closes without the safety function. To stop the movement, release the switch.

Initializing the Sunroof

If the sunroof cannot be fully closed, or the express open or close feature does not function, the sunroof may need to be initialized. This can happen if the battery has been disconnected or the sunroof has been serviced.

To initialize the sunroof:

1. Press the close sunroof switch to the first detent position. Hold the switch in this position for 10 seconds after the sunroof has fully closed.

2. Press the open sunroof switch to the first detent position. Release the switch when the sunroof is fully opened.

3. Press the open sunroof switch to the first detent position and hold for 10 seconds. The sunroof will automatically close. The switch can be released when the sunroof stops.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

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

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-5

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

Front Seat Armrest . . . . . ... . . . . 3-7

Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Rear Seats

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Third Row Seats . . . . . .. . . . . . . 3-12

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 3-16

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-17

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

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-24

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Airbag System

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

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-27

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 3-28

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 3-29

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . 3-29

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-31

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-32

Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3-35

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-38

Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-40 Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH

System) . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . 3-41

Replacing LATCH System

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

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-46

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-49

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Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

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

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

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

To lower the head restraint, press the button located on the top of the seatback, and push the 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 second row seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle's third row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted.

Second Row Seat Head Restraint

The height of the second row head restraints 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.

The vehicle's second row seat is equipped with an adjustable headrest in the center seating position that operates the same way as the rear outboard head restraints.

The rear outboard head restraints and rear center headrest are not designed to be removed.

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Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

Seat Position

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

To adjust a manual seat:

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

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

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

Height Adjustment

If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat.

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Power Seat Adjustment

To adjust the power driver seat, if available:

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

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

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

To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5 for more information.

Reclining Seatbacks

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

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

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

Do not lean against the seatback while adjusting it.

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

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

To return the seatback to an upright position:

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

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

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

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

The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.

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WARNING (Continued)

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

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

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Front Seat Armrest

There may be an armrest on the inboard side of the driver seat. Pull the armrest down to lower it from the upright position. From the fully lowered position, the armrest can be adjusted upward in increments. Lift up on the armrest to raise it to the desired preset position.

Heated Front Seats

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

Automatic Climate Control System

Buttons Shown

If available, the buttons are on the instrument panel, near the center. To operate, the engine must be running.

Press

L or M to heat the driver or

passenger seat.

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 the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting, and one light indicates the lowest.

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The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

Remote Start Heated Seats

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

The heated seat button lights will not turn on during a remote start.

The temperature of an unoccupied seat may be reduced.

To program the heated seat feature to enabled, see Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑32 for more information.

Rear Seats

Second Row Seats

Adjusting the Seatbacks

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To adjust the seatback:

1. Lift and hold the lever on the top of the seatback.

Do not lean against the seatback while adjusting it.

2. Tilt the seatback forward or rearward to the desired position, then release the lever.

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

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Folding the Seatbacks

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

To fold a seatback:

1. Lower the rear seat head restraints all the way. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2.

2. Place the safety belt buckles in the seat cushion pockets.

3. Lift the lever on the top of the seatback and fold the seatback forward. The seat will release from the vehicle floor and lift up automatically.

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A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it.

4. Push down on the seat until it latches to the floor. See “Tumbling the Second Row Seats” later in this section for more information.

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

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Unfolding the Seatbacks

To return a seatback to the upright position:

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1. Raise the seatback to the upright position.

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

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

3. Remove the safety belt buckles from the seat cushion pockets.

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

Tumbling the Second Row Seats

The second row seats can be folded and tumbled to allow access to the third row seats.

To fold and tumble the seats:

1. Lower the rear seat head restraints all the way. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2.

2. Place the safety belt buckles in the seat cushion pockets.

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3. Lift the lever on the top of the seatback and fold the seatback forward.

The seat will release from the vehicle floor and lift up automatically.

4. If the seat does not lift completely, manually raise it to the fully tumbled position.

Returning the Seats to the Sitting Position

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A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop.

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WARNING (Continued)

People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it.

To return the seats to the sitting position:

1. Push down on the seat until it latches to the floor.

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2. Raise the seatback to the upright position.

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

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4. Remove the safety belt buckles from the seat cushion pockets.

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

Third Row Seats

Stowing the Seats

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Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

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The hinge area of the seats must remain clear when stowing or unstowing the seats. Keep hands away from the seat hinges to avoid injury.

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To stow the seats:

1. Unbuckle the safety belts in the third row seats.

2. Open the liftgate.

3. Insert the outboard safety belts into the guides on the side trim near the liftgate.

4. From the rear of the vehicle, pull the release handle on the back of the third row seatback. The head restraint will release and fold forward automatically.

5. Grasping the handle, fold the seatback forward and release it.

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Returning the Seats to the Sitting Position

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The hinge area of the seats must remain clear when stowing or unstowing the seats. Keep hands away from the seat hinges to avoid injury.

To return the seats to the sitting position:

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Make sure the outboard safety belts are secured in the guides on the side trim near the liftgate.

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A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it.

3. From the rear of the vehicle, grasp the handle on the back of the seatback and lift the seat up and to the rear until it locks into place.

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4. Return the head restraint to the upright position by pulling the head restraint up and to the rear until it locks into place.

Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked.

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5. Remove the safety belts from the guides on the trim near the liftgate. Make sure the safety belts are not twisted or caught between the seat cushion and the seatback.

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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.

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

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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 5‑11 for additional information.

Why Safety Belts Work

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

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

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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 3‑33 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑35.

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.

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

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

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

Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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When using a second row seating position, you may need to remove the safety belt buckle from its storage pocket in the seat.

4. 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 3‑23.

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

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

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

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

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use.

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For the outboard second and third row safety belts, insert the belt into the guides on the side trim when the safety belt is not in use.

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

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

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

Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder but 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 3‑17.

To move the shoulder belt height adjuster down, push down on the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the height adjuster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.

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

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Safety Belt Pretensioners

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

Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle's safety belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3‑24.

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 on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head.

This vehicle may have an adjustable comfort guide. Additional comfort guides are available through your dealer.

To install the adjustable comfort guide to the seatback and the safety belt:

1. Locate the anchorage loop on the rear outboard seatback, near the top.

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2. Attach the adjustable comfort guide to the anchor loop by threading the hook through the loop.

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

4. 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.

5. The elastic cord on the comfort guide is adjustable. You can make it longer or shorter by squeezing both ends of the plastic adjuster and pulling on the elastic cord or the guide.

6. Adjust the guide 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 comfort guide adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.

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A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

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7. Buckle and position the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.

To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Un-hook the guide from the loop on the seat. Store the guide in a convenient place like the glove box for the next time it is needed.

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

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

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

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

Safety Belt Extender

If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.

But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.

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Safety System Check

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

Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑11 for more information.

Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑24.

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

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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.

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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 5‑12.

Airbag System

The vehicle has the following airbags:

A frontal airbag for the driver.

A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger.

A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver.

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

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

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

All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening.

For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front outboard passenger.

For seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to the door.

For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim.

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

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

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑28.

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

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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's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older

Children on page 3‑33 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑35.

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

The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑12 for more information.

Where Are the Airbags?

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

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

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

The driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags (B) are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.

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

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If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.

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

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

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

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

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

Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object straight on or at an angle, and

whether the object is fixed or moving, rigid or deformable, narrow or wide.

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, that 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 3‑25. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side

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

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

In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or repair costs.

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

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

For airbag location, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑27.

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 by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's body.

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

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

Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑28 for more information.

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

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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 inflate. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑27.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, may keep the airbag system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and

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diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring.

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

If the vehicle has rollover roof‐rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 10‑52 for important information.

If you have to modify your vehicle because you have a disability and have questions about whether the modifications will affect the vehicle's airbag system, or if you have questions about whether the airbag system will be affected if the vehicle is modified for any other reason, call Customer Assistance. See

Customer Assistance Offices on page 13‑3.

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 5‑12 for more information.

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 3‑27. See your dealer for

service.

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

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

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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 5‑12 for more information.

Child Restraints

Older Children

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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

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might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.

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 Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

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

Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints.

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

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Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint.

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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also

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better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.

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Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which

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

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

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

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To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints.

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

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Child Restraint Systems

(A) Rear‐Facing Infant Seat

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

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

(B) Forward-Facing Child Seat

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

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

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Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

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

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

the LATCH system. See Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑41 for

more information. 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. For CPST availability in Canada, check with Transport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office.

Securing the Child within the Child Restraint

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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.

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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.

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 passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Secure rear‐facing child restraints in a rear seat.

A child in a forward‐facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the outboard front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the outboard front passenger seat, always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a 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.

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.

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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.

Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.

When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be 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).

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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.

Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor.

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

Second Row Seat

I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

H (Lower Anchor): Seating

positions with two lower anchors.

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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 near the anchor.

The top tether anchors for the second row seating positions are on the back of the second row seatbacks. 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 3‑40 for additional information.

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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

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If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors, or use the vehicle safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual.

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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.

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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 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.

Make sure to attach the child restraint at the proper anchor location.

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

Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑40.

This system is designed to make 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

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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. Make sure there are no foreign objects around lower anchors. Foreign objects can interfere with the proper latching of the child restraint to the anchors.

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

If the rear seating position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts.

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If the rear seating position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint.

3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement, for proper installation.

Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash

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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 3‑41 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 3‑41 for top tether anchor

locations.

Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.

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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 3‑40.

1. Put the child restraint on the seat.

For outboard second and third row seating positions, remove the safety belt from the guide. Do not secure the child restraint with the safety belt routed through the guide.

2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

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

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

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 3‑41 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. For third row seating positions, return the safety belt into the guide by sliding the webbing through the opening on the guide. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.

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Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)

This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See

Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑40.

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑41 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 Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑41 for

top tether anchor locations.

In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.

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You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.

1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.

2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

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.

5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor.

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6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.

Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6.

If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and 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 3‑41 for more information.

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.

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2 NOTES

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Storage

Storage Compartments

Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1

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

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

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

Additional Storage Features

Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Lashing Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Cargo Management

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

Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Roof Rack System

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Storage Compartments

Instrument Panel Storage

There is a storage area behind the radio. Push up on the button (A) and release; the door automatically opens. There is an auxiliary jack inside and if equipped a USB port.

Glove Box

The glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Lift up on the lever to open it.

Front Storage

There is a storage compartment on the driver side of the instrument panel.

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Center Console Storage

Open Storage

This vehicle may have a center console storage that is open.

Covered Storage

This vehicle may have a center console storage that is covered.

Slide the center console storage cover back to access the storage area.

Additional Storage Features

Cargo Cover

For vehicles with a cargo cover, it can be used to cover items in the cargo area.

Install the Cargo Cover

1. Hold the cartridge so that the pull-out shade faces the rear of the vehicle.

2. Align one end of the cargo cover into the trim panel.

3. Push the opposite end of the cargo cover inward and place into the trim panel.

4. Unroll the shade toward the rear of the vehicle.

Chevrolet Orlando 2012 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction iii

Using this Manual

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Symbols

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks

Liftgate

Windows

Seat Adjustment

Second Row Seats

Third Row Seats

Heated Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment

Safety Belts

Mirror Adjustment

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Climate Controls

Transmission

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Satellite Radio

Portable Audio Devices

Steering Wheel Controls

Cruise Control

Navigation System

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

Storage Compartments

Power Outlets

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

StabiliTrak®System

Tire Pressure Monitor

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

Engine Oil Life System

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Roadside Assistance Program

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks

Power Door Locks

Automatic Door Locks

Safety Locks

Doors

Liftgate

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Alarm System

Immobilizer

Immobilizer Operation

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

Manual Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Folding Mirrors

Heated Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Child-View Mirror

Windows

Power Windows

Sun Visors

Roof

Sunroof

Seats and Restraints