CHEVROLET Silverado 2010 User Manual

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual M

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

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

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . 1-6

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. 1-24

Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 1-31

Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . 2-1

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

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . 2-16

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 2-39

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2-73

Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-94

Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 3-1

Keys . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . 3-3

Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... 3-9

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . 3-14

Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 3-17

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-21

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . 3-56

Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . 3-60

Universal Home Remote System . .... . . . . . . . . ... 3-69

Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 3-75

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 3-79

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 4-1

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-3

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 4-18

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-49

Audio System(s) . .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 4-82

Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Towing . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 5-43

Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . 6-4

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-6

Checking Things Under the Hood . .... . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... 6-48

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . 6-50

Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52

Noise Control System . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 6-53

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Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6-54

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 6-57

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . ........ . . 6-63

Tires . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6-110

Vehicle Identification . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6-117

Electrical System . .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 6-117

Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 6-126

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . 7-1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 7-2

Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Customer Assistance and Information . ... . . . .. . . . 8-2

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 8-15

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

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

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names SILVERADO and Z71 are registered trademarks of General Motors.

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.

If the vehicle has the DURAMAX to the DURAMAX specific information on this engine.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Diesel supplement for additional and

Diesel engine, refer

Canadian Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

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

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

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

1-800-551-4123

Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française

www.helminc.com

Index

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

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25854757 A First Printing

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Safety Warnings and Symbols

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

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

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

WARNING:

{

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

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

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

Vehicle Symbols

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

Vehicle Symbol Chart

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

0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gage

+ : Fuses

i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

j : LATCH System Child Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors } : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

_ : Tow/Haul Mode

F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid

2 NOTES

Section 1 In Brief

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

Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version) . . . . . . . . 1-2

Instrument Panel (Premium Version) . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-4

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . .. . . . . . . . 1-6

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Door Locks . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-7

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Seat Adjustment . .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 1-9

Heated Seats . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . ... . . . . 1-13

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

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 1-16

Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment . ... . . . . . . 1-16

Interior Lighting . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

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

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... . 1-24

Satellite Radio . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-26

Bluetooth

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

Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . 1-26

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-27

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-28

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-28

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-28

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-29

Universal Remote System . .... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-29

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30

Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

StabiliTrak

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

Engine Oil Life System . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-32

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33

Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33

Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-34

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 1-34

1-1

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version)

1-2

A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑28.

B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4.

C. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See

Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑49.

D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.

E. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑29.

F. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation

on page 3‑28

(If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission and Hydra-Matic

. Tow/Haul Selector Button

on page 3‑34

6‐Speed Button (If Equipped). See

Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑28.

G. Audio System(s) on page 4‑82.

H. Instrument Panel Storage on page 3‑76.

I. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped).

See Towing a Trailer on page 5‑49.

J. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10.

K. Hood Release on page 6‑15.

L. Parking Brake on page 3‑50.

M. Dome Lamp Override

on page 4‑14

. Fog Lamps

on page 4‑15

on page 4‑13

. Dome Lamps

(If Equipped).

N. Cruise Control on page 4‑7.

O. Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.

P. Horn on page 4‑3.

Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

on page 4‑143

(If Equipped).

R. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped).

See Four-Wheel Drive on page 3‑36.

S. Ashtray (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and

Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑18.

T. StabiliTrak

System Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) page 3‑60

(If Equipped). Pedal Adjust Button

on page 5‑6

(If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal

on page 3‑26

. Heated Windshield Washer

Fluid Button (If Equipped). Windshield Washer

page 4‑6

U. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑17.

V. Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning)

page 4‑18 Only)

or Climate Control System (With Heater

on page 4‑21

and Dual Automatic Climate

Control System on page 4‑22.

W. Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If Equipped). See

Power Take Off (PTO) in the Duramax Diesel Supplement Index.

X. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped). See

Airbag Off Switch on page 2‑82.

Y. Glove Box on page 3‑75.

(If Equipped).

1-3

Instrument Panel (Premium Version)

1-4

A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑28.

B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4.

C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑29.

D. Hazard Warning Flashers

on page 4‑3

E. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation

on page 3‑28

F. Tow/Haul Mode

on page 3‑34

(If Equipped).

G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See

Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑49.

H. Audio System(s) on page 4‑82.

I. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10.

J. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped).

See Towing a Trailer on page 5‑49.

K. Dome Lamp Override

on page 4‑14

on page 4‑15

. Dome Lamps

L. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped).

See Four-Wheel Drive on page 3‑36.

M. Hood Release on page 6‑15.

N. Parking Brake on page 3‑50.

O. Cruise Control on page 4‑7.

P. Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.

Q. Horn on page 4‑3.

R. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑143.

S. Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning)

page 4‑18 Only) Control System

T. Accessory Power Outlet(s)

or Climate Control System (With Heater

on page 4‑21

or Dual Automatic Climate

on page 4‑22

(If Equipped).

on page 4‑17

Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and

Cigarette Lighter

U. StabiliTrak

System

on page 4‑18

on page 5‑6

(If Equipped).

Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable

Throttle and Brake Pedal Rear Parking Assist (URPA)

on page 3‑26

on page 3‑60

. Ultrasonic

(If Equipped). Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). See Windshield Washer

page 4‑6

V. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped).

See Airbag Off Switch on page 2‑82.

W. Glove Box on page 3‑75.

1-5

Initial Drive Information

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

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

Press K to unlock the driver door.

Press

K again within

three seconds to unlock all remaining doors.

Q to lock all doors.

Press

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

L and release to locate the vehicle.

Press

L and hold for more than two seconds to sound

the panic alarm.

L again to cancel the panic alarm.

Press

See Keys

(RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4.

on page 3‑3

and Remote Keyless Entry

Remote Vehicle Start

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

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

Q .

hold

/ until the turn signal lamps flash.

1-6

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:

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition on and then back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7.

/ until the parking lamps turn off.

Power Door Locks

If available, these switches are located on the front doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock

the doors.

For more information, see:

Programmable Automatic Door Locks page 3‑10

Rear Door Security Locks on page 3‑10.

Door Locks

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.

From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.

Windows

Turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows.

1-7

Power Windows

If available, the power window switches are located on each of the side doors in the front and rear, if equipped.

Power Sliding Rear Window

On vehicles with a power sliding rear window, the switch is located in the overhead console.

Crew Cab Shown

The driver door has a switch for the passenger window and rear windows as well.

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

For more information, see:

Windows on page 3‑14.

Power Windows on page 3‑15.

1-8

The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually. Push or pull the switch to open or close the window.

Seat Adjustment

Front Seats

Manual Seats

If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward.

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.

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

Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place.

See Manual Seats on page 2‑4.

Power Seats

If equipped, the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats.

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

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

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

See Power Seats on page 2‑5.

1-9

Manual Lumbar

If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward.

Power Lumbar

If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

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

1-10

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

See Power Lumbar on page 2‑7.

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the recline lever.

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

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

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑10.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

If available, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

1-11

To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward.

To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑10.

Memory Features

This vehicle may have the memory package.

The controls for this feature are located on the driver door, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature.

For more information, see Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2‑8.

Heated Seats

On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the driver and passenger doors.

I : Press to heat the seatback only. J : Press to heat the seat and seatback.

The light on the button will come on to indicate that the feature is working. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heat to the seat off. Indicator lights will show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low.

See Heated Seats on page 2‑8.

Head Restraint Adjustment

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

For more information see Head Restraints

page 2‑3

1-12

Safety Belt

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

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑16.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑21.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑30.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑49

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

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

If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position unless there is an airbag off switch located in the glove box.

1-13

If there is an airbag off switch, the vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system. See Airbag Off

Switch

on page 2‑82

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

United States Canada

for more information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

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

See Passenger Sensing System important information.

1-14

on page 2‑86

for

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

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

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

Power Foldaway Mirrors

To fold the mirrors:

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

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

Vehicles with manual outside mirrors can be adjusted for a clearer view.

If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. See Outside Towing Mirrors

page 3‑57

Manual Foldaway Mirrors

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

Interior Mirror

Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.

Vehicles with the automatic dimming feature will automatically reduce the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror for more information.

on page 3‑56

1-15

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

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

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

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.

2. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable position.

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

See Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.

1-16

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

Press the arrow at the bottom of the switch to move the pedals closer to your body. Press the arrow at the top of the switch to move the pedals away from your body.

See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3‑26.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

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

The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed.

k : The dome lamp override button is located next to

the exterior lamps control.

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

Reading Lamps

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

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

For more information about interior lamps, see:

Dome Lamps on page 4‑14.

Reading Lamps on page 4‑15.

Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑14.

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Exterior Lighting

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

O : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime

Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on.

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

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

; : Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps.

2 : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps.

For more information, see:

Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑12.

Fog Lamps on page 4‑13.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

8 : Single wipe, turn to 8 , then release. Several

wipes, hold the band on

9 : Turns the windshield wipers off.

8 longer.

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6 : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down

for less frequent wipes.

6 : Slow wipes. ? : Fast wipes. L (Washer Fluid): Push the paddle at the top of the

lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

See Windshield Wipers

Washer on page 4‑6.

on page 4‑6

and Windshield

Climate Controls

These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning)

A. Fan Control

B. Temperature Control

C. Air Delivery Mode

Control

D. Air Conditioning

E. Outside Air

F. Air Recirculation

G. Rear Window Defogger

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Climate Control System (With Heater Only)

Dual Automatic Climate Control System

A. Fan Control

B. Temperature Control

C. Air Delivery Mode Control

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A. Driver and Passenger

Temperature Controls

B. Fan Control

C. AUTO

D. Defrost

E. Air Recirculation

F. Outside Air

See Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning)

page 4‑18 Only) Control System on page 4‑22.

or Climate Control System (With Heater

on page 4‑21

and Dual Automatic Climate

G. Air Delivery Mode

Control

H. Display

I. Power Button

J. Rear Window Defogger

K. Air Conditioning

L. PASS (Passenger)

Transmission

Range Selection Mode

The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. To enable the Range Selection feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 4 (Fourth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are available.

Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑28.

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

Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 3‑34.

Four-Wheel Drive

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

Transfer Case Buttons

The vehicle will have one of these three styles of transfer case controls. Use these controls to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes.

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Manual Transfer Case

This transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of the driver.

Electronic Transfer Case

This transfer case knob is located next to the steering column.

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Automatic Transfer Case

This transfer case knob is located next to the steering column.

Each transfer case design offers different drive options. The list below described the different drive options that may be available.

m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for

driving in most street and highway situations.

AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) : This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable.

m (Four-Wheel High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High

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

N (Neutral) : Shift the transfer case to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle

Towing

maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills.

See Four-Wheel Drive on page 3‑36.

on page 5‑43

or Towing a Trailer on page 5‑49.

n (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting sends

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port

O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to

increase or decrease the volume.

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

f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations.

4 : Press to display additional text information related to

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

For more information about these and other radio features, see Radio(s) on page 4‑85.

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

Seat Entertainment (RSE) System Rear Seat Audio (RSA)

information.

on page 4‑141

on page 4‑132

for more

and

Storing a Favorite Station

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

For more information, see Radio(s) on page 4‑85.

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Setting the Clock

To set the time and date for the radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port:

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

2. Press

3. Press the softkey located under any one of the

4. To increase or decrease the time or date,

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system, see Setting the Clock

on page 4‑82

H to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,

minute, month, day, and year).

labels to be changed.

turn

f clockwise or counter‐clockwise.

O , to turn the radio on.

Satellite Radio

XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.

A fee is required to receive the XM service.

For more information, refer to:

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

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

See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s)

page 4‑85

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in the center console or the dashboard. External devices such as

iPod

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

See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the USB Port” under Radio(s) on page 4‑85.

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Steering Wheel Controls

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

w / x : Press to change favorite radio stations, select

tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on an iPod

b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press

again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with OnStar systems, if equipped.

c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.

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

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or USB device.

or Bluetooth

e − e : Increases or decreases volume.

¨ : Press to seek the next radio station, the next track

or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod

For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑143.

Bluetooth

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

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

For more information, see Bluetooth

or USB device.

on page 4‑121.

Navigation System

The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. 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 (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.

See the vehicle's Navigation System manual for more information.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

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

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

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

3 : Press this button to display the odometer, trip

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

T : Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire

pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output

information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration.

U : Press this button to customize the feature settings

on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With

DIC Buttons)

on page 4‑73

for more information.

V : Press this button to set or reset certain functions

and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC.

For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑49.

Vehicle Customization

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

Language

Door Lock and Unlock Settings

RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback

Lighting

Chime Volume

Memory Features

Remote Start

Digital Speedometer Display

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See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)

page 4‑73

Cruise Control

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

T Turns the system on

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

+ RES : Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed.

SET − : Press to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate.

[ : Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the

set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 4‑7.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

The rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) on the inside rear view mirror or the navigation screen, if equipped.

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

For more information, see Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

on page 3‑63

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

This feature uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information.

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

The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio.

See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)

page 3‑60

for more information.

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Power Outlets

Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone.

The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located below the climate control system, or may have one accessory power outlet and one cigarette lighter. The cigarette lighter is designed to fit only in the receptacle closest to the driver.

There may be another accessory power outlet in the rear cargo area. If the vehicle has a floor console, there is an accessory power outlet inside the storage bin and one on the rear of the floor console.

The accessory power outlets are powered, even when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's battery to run down.

See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑17.

Universal Remote System

The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle.

See Universal Home Remote System

on page 3‑69

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Sunroof

Extended Cab

The sunroof switch is located on the headliner above the rearview mirror.

Vent: From the closed position, press and hold the rear of the switch to vent the sunroof.

Open : From the vent position, press and hold the rear of the switch to open the sunroof.

Close : Press and hold the front of the switch to close the sunroof.

The sunroof also has a roller sunshade that can be used to block the rays of the sun. To open the sunshade, press and unlatch it, and roll it back. To close, pull it forward and latch it into the closed position.

Crew Cab

There are two sunroof switches located in the overhead console above the rearview mirror.

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Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof.

Manual-Open/Manual-Close : To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the driver side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of the driver side switch to close it.

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

The sunroof also has a sunshade that you can pull forward to block the rays of the sun. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.

See Sunroof on page 3‑79.

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak

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

To turn off traction control, press and release 5 on the instrument panel.

appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑63.

To turn off both traction control and Electronic Stability Control, press and hold

F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message

displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages page 4‑63

Press and release the button again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see StabiliTrak

page 5‑6

F illuminates and the

5 until

System

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Tire Pressure Monitor

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

The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the vehicle’s tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster.

The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Loading

the Vehicle

You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

on page 5‑29

Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑76.

on page 6‑75

and

Engine Oil Life System

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

Resetting the Oil Life System

To reset the Engine Oil Life System on most vehicles:

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

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

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

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

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

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

See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑20.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Vehicles that have the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 0), the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 3), the 6.0L V8 engine (VIN Code J), or the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2) have a yellow fuel cap and can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Gasoline Octane

(85% Ethanol) on page 6‑9.

on page 6‑7

and Fuel E85

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

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

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

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

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

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

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

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

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Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872)

TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar

If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay exact location to get you the help you need.

Online Owner Center

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

OnStar

OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.

Automatic Crash Response

In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.

How OnStar Service Works

: This blue button connects you to a specially

trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions.

] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help

from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors.

X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated

calling and to give voice commands for turn‐by‐turn navigation.

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Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827)

or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080, or press OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box.

OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information.

OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times.

Q to speak with an

The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an

OnStar call center when or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location so they can provide services where it is located.

Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available.

The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion.

Q is pressed, ] is pressed,

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OnStar Steering Wheel Controls

This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See

Audio Steering Wheel Controls

information.

On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.

on page 4‑143

for more

Your Responsibility

Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard.

If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press

vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and

all services have been deactivated. Press that the OnStar equipment is active.

Q and request a

Q to confirm

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Section 2 Seats and Restraint System

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

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 2-4

Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 2-5

Manual Lumbar . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2-6

Power Lumbar . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 2-7

Heated Seats . ..... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 2-8

Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-10

Seatback Latches . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 2-13

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . 2-14

Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab Full

Bench) . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 2-14

Rear Seat Operation (All Split Bench and

Hybrid Full Bench) . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . 2-15

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone . ... . . . . . . . 2-16

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-30

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Lap Belt (Crew and Extended Cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . 2-38

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . 2-39

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 2-39

Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

Child Restraint Systems . .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 2-45

Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-48

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-49

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat

Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 2-58

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front

Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 2-61

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front

Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing

System) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-61

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front

Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) . . . . . . . 2-65

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front

Seat Position (Heavy Duty Crew

Cab Only) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-70

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Section 2 Seats and Restraint System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73

Where Are the Airbags? . . ... . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 2-75

When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78

What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-79

How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80

What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . 2-80

Airbag Off Switch . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. 2-82

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Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-86

Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . 2-92

Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 2-92

Restraint System Check . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-94

Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 2-94

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... . . . . . 2-95

Head Restraints

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

WARNING:

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

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

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Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down.

Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.

The head restraints are not designed to be removed.

The rear seat has head rests that can be adjusted up and down.

Front Seats

Manual Seats

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

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If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward.

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.

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

Power Seats

Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place.

Driver's Seat with Power Seat Control, Power

Recline, and Power Lumbar shown

On a vehicle with power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats.

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

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Your vehicle may have additional features to adjust your vehicle's power seat:

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

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

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

On seats with power reclining seatbacks, the control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑10.

A vehicle with a memory function allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and

Pedals

on page 2‑8

for more information.

Manual Lumbar

On vehicles with this feature the control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward.

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Power Lumbar

On seats with power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of the seats.

This vehicle may have 2–way lumbar.

To increase lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control.

To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of the control.

The vehicle may have 4–way lumbar.

To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control.

To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the control.

To raise the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control.

To lower the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of the control.

Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support.

Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory

Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals

on page 2‑8

for more

information.

Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed.

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Heated Seats

On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the driver and passenger doors.

I (Heated Seatback) : Press to turn on the heated seatback.

J (Heated Seat and Seatback) : Press to turn on the heated seat and seatback.

The heated seats will be canceled 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off. To use the heated seat feature after restarting the vehicle, press the heated seat or seatback button again.

Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals

Your vehicle may have the memory package.

The controls for this feature are located on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal.

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To save seating positions in memory:

1. Adjust the driver's seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals to a comfortable position.

See Outside Power Mirrors

Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal

on page 3‑57

on page 3‑26

and

for more information.

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

2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound to indicate that the position has been stored.

A second seating, mirror, and throttle and brake pedal position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2.

To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press and release either button 1 or button 2 corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the position previously stored. You will hear a single beep.

If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is on, automatic seat, adjustable mirror, and adjustable pedal movements will occur. See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC

Buttons)

on page 4‑73

for more information.

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

If something has blocked the driver’s seat and/or the adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position, the driver’s seat and/or the adjustable pedals recall may stop working. If this happens, remove the obstruction and press the appropriate control for the area that is not responding for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

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Easy Exit Seat

The control for this feature is located on the driver’s door panel between buttons 1 and 2.

With the vehicle in P (Park), the driver's seat exit position can be recalled by pressing the exit button. You will hear a single beep, and the driver’s seat will move back.

If the easy exit seat feature is programmed in the Driver Information Center (DIC), automatic seat movement will occur when the key is removed from the ignition. See

“EASY EXIT SEAT” under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)

The memory seat and easy exit features can also be programmed using the DIC.

For programming information, see DIC Vehicle

Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 4‑73.

on page 4‑73

for more information.

Reclining Seatbacks

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

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Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this.

The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.

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

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

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Manual Reclining Seatbacks

On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat(s).

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the recline lever.

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

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

To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following:

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

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

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Power Reclining Seatbacks

Seatback Latches

The front seatbacks tilt forward to allow access to the rear of the cab.

To tilt the seatback forward, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.

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If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side of the seat behind the power seat control.

To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward.

To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward.

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

To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback rearward until it latches. After returning the seatback to its upright position, push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

Center Seat

Your vehicle may have a front center seat. The seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center seat is not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down.

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Rear Seats

Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab Full Bench)

Folding the Rear Seat

To fold the seat up, do the following:

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.

1. Pull up on the front of the seat cushion while pulling down on the release strap, located under the seat cushion.

2. Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback.

3. After latching the seat cushion up, pull forward on it to make sure it is locked.

To fold the seat down, do the following:

1. Push the seat cushion rearward while pulling the release strap, located under the seat cushion. Pull the seat cushion down until it latches.

2. After latching the seat cushion, pull up on it to make sure it is locked.

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Rear Seat Operation (All Split Bench and Hybrid Full Bench)

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Folding Rear Seat

On a vehicle with a second row 60/40 split seat either side of the rear seat may be folded for added cargo space.

Make sure that nothing is on the seat.

To fold the seat, slowly pull the seat cushion up.

To return the seat to the normal seating position, slowly pull the seat cushion down.

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

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Safety Belts

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone

This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts.

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People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death.

Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle your safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4‑31.

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why:

You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one.

A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed.

After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

Why Safety Belts Work

When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.

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Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider

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does not stop.

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...

or the instrument panel...

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or the safety belts!

With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I

am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety

belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to

wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they

work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

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Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from

home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a

crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.

Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h).

Safety belts are for everyone.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

This section is only for people of adult size.

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

and Young Children

for everyone's protection.

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

Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know.

on page 2‑42

on page 2‑39

. Follow those rules

or Infants

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Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt.

If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as

much protection this way.

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You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as

much protection this way.

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You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle.

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You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is over an armrest.

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You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should

be worn over the shoulder at all times.

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You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is behind the body.

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You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to fix it.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt

If the vehicle is a regular cab, then all seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If the vehicle is a crew or extended cab, then all seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt (Crew and Extended Cab)

page 2‑37

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

1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you

2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.

for more information.

can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.

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.

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

on page 2‑86

for

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, when using the lap-shoulder belt in a rear center seating position of a crew-cab, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled.

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

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

Extender

on page 2‑38

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

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

4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this section.

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

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

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

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

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

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

Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder. The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off the shoulder. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.

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To move the adjuster down for the regular and crew cabs, squeeze the buttons (A) on the sides of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position.

On the extended cab, push down on the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position.

Regular and Crew Cab

Extended Cab

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

After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down, without squeezing the buttons for the regular and crew cabs, or without pushing the release button for extended cabs, to make sure it has locked into position.

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Safety Belt Pretensioners

This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if your vehicle has 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, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 2‑95.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer/ retailer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.

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

1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body.

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

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

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

4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure 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. Slide the guide onto the storage clip.

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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

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

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

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

Lap Belt (Crew and Extended Cab)

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

page 2‑30

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

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

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

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

If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender

on page 2‑38

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

Safety Belt Extender

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

But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer 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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Child Restraints

Older Children

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

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

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

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

Belt

on page 2‑30

for more information. If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat.

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

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

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

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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.

Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑30.

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 can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time.

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

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Infants and Young Children

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

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

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

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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.

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Never do this.

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

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

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

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Q: What are the different types of add-on child

restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the

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

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

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

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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.

Child Restraint Systems

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

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

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

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

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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's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.

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.

Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint

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

(LATCH)

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

on page 2‑49

for more information. A child

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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.

If a child restraint is secured in the right front passenger seat, and the vehicle has a switch in the glove box to manually turn off the right front passenger airbag, see

Airbag Off Switch Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing System) a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Heavy Duty Crew Cab Only)

including important safety information.

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

on page 2‑82

on page 2‑65

on page 2‑70

and Securing a Child

on page 2‑61

or Securing a Child

for more information,

or Securing

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

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

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

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

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

When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.

If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle, even if the airbag is off.

Wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.

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

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

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

Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be 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.

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Lower Anchors

Top Tether Anchor

Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B).

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A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.

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

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.

If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

Regular Cab —

Two-Passenger Front Seat

i (Top Tether Anchor):

Seating positions with top tether anchors.

Regular Cab —

Three-Passenger

Front Seat

Do not install a child restraint in the center front seat position. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Center

Front Seat Position

on page 2‑61

for more information.

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i (Top Tether Anchor):

Seating positions with top tether anchors.

j (Lower Anchor):

Seating positions with two lower anchors.

For regular cab models, there is an anchor symbol on the covers to assist you in locating the top tether anchors.

Crew and Extended Cab

For crew and extended cab models, the rear outboard seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.

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Rear Seat

Regular Cab

Do not install a child restraint in the center seat position. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat

Position

on page 2‑61

for more information.

For regular cab models, the top tether anchors are located under covers on the back panel behind the passenger seat. Remove the trim plug to access the anchor. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.

Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab Similar

For crew and extended cab models, the top tether anchors are the loops located near the top of the seatback for each rear seating position. These loops will be used to route the top tether through, as well as, to secure the top tether in the vehicle. Be sure to use an anchor (loop) located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.

Be sure to read the instructions following to properly install a child restraint using these loops.

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

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

page 2‑48

for additional information.

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's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual.

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Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor, except for the center top tether anchors in the crew and extended cabs. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor.

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Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed.

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Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments.

Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat.

Regular Cab Models

1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if your vehicle has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps:

1. 1. Pull the passenger seatback forward by

pulling the recliner handle upward to access the top tether anchor. See Reclining

Seatbacks

information.

1. 2. Find the top tether anchor.

1. 3. Remove the cover to expose the anchor.

on page 2‑10

for additional

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

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

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

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2. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front

Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing System) on page 2‑61 Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) on page 2‑65 Right Front Seat Position (Heavy Duty Crew Cab Only)

on page 2‑70

the child restraint using the safety belts.

3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

or Securing a Child Restraint in the

for instructions on installing

Crew and Extended Cab Models

1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual.

1. 1. Find the lower anchors for the desired

seating position.

1. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

1. 3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on

the child restraint to the lower anchors.

2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor (loop), if your vehicle has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps:

Example — Rear Driver's Side Position

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Example — Rear Driver's Side Position

2. 1. When using a child restraint with a top tether in the rear driver side position:

A. Raise the headrest or head restraint.

B. Route the top tether (B) between the

headrest or head restraint posts, through the loop (A), behind the inboard headrest or head restraint post, and under the center shoulder belt (C).

C. Attach the top tether (B) to the top tether

anchor (loop) (D) at the center rear seating position.

2. 2. When using a child restraint with a top tether in the rear center position:

A. Route the top tether (B) through the

center loop (D), and behind the inboard passenger side headrest or head restraint post.

B. Attach the top tether (B) to the top tether

anchor (loop) at the rear passenger side seating position.

2. 3. When using a child restraint with a top tether in the rear passenger position:

A. Raise the headrest or head restraint.

B. Route the top tether (B) between the

headrest or head restraint posts, through the loop on the passenger side and behind the inboard headrest or head restraint post.

C. Attach the top tether (B) to the top tether

anchor (loop) (D) at the center rear seating position.

2. 4. Tighten the top tether when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say.

When the top tether is tightened, the anchor (loop) may bend. This is normal and will not damage the vehicle.

3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position

When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.

If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) page 2‑49

restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

on page 2‑49

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

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

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.

for how and where to install the child

for top tether anchor locations.

If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2‑48.

1. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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

For crew cab second row seatings positions, tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.

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CHEVROLET Silverado 2010 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Canadian Owners

Index

Safety Warnings and Symbols

Vehicle Symbols

Section 1 In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version)

Instrument Panel (Premium Version)

Initial Drive Information

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks

Windows

Seat Adjustment

Heated Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment

Safety Belt

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

Mirror Adjustment

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Climate Controls

Transmission

Four-Wheel Drive

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Satellite Radio

Portable Audio Devices

Steering Wheel Controls

Navigation System

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Cruise Control

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

Power Outlets

Universal Remote System

Sunroof

Performance and Maintenance

Tire Pressure Monitor

Engine Oil Life System

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Roadside Assistance Program

Section 2 Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Manual Seats

Power Seats

Manual Lumbar

Power Lumbar

Heated Seats

Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals

Reclining Seatbacks

Seatback Latches

Center Seat

Rear Seats

Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab Full Bench)

Rear Seat Operation (All Split Bench and Hybrid Full Bench)

Safety Belts

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Lap-Shoulder Belt

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

Lap Belt (Crew and Extended Cab)

Safety Belt Extender

Child Restraints

Older Children

Infants and Young Children

Child Restraint Systems

Where to Put the Restraint

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position